Your first week abroad: a practical checklist
From SIM cards to bank accounts — the practical steps that make your first week in a new country smoother.
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Your first week sets the tone. Keep this list handy.
- Keep your passport, visa and admission documents together.
- Get a local SIM card.
- Attend orientation at your institution.
- Open a bank account if you need one.
- Register with a doctor where required.
- Learn your route to campus.