| Here are several simple guidelines that would surely | | | | - There is a usual disease affecting new foreign |
| help international students survive living and studying | | | | students. It is called 'fresher's flu' and usually strikes |
| in the United Kingdom. These are basic tips that are | | | | newbies during the month of September, when new |
| effective in helping such students cope with and | | | | students come. The flu is a result of sudden changes |
| prevent common setbacks and challenges during their | | | | in temperature. Foreign students from temperate |
| stay at various UK universities. | | | | climate countries are more prone to such an ailment. |
| - New students are advised to bring with them sets | | | | So, make sure you keep tissues close at hand as this |
| of anti-diarrhea medicines. This is to help you in case | | | | can be a real pain! |
| you have stomach upsets, because you are not used | | | | - Have your dental and orthodontic needs taken care |
| to eating dishes usually served at British restaurants. | | | | of in your home country prior to taking flights to the |
| - Always make sure you have all the necessary and | | | | UK. In the UK, it usually takes a long time to register |
| basic supplies with you that you would have whilst at | | | | and sort out your details at a dentist in the UK, with |
| home. Remember that in the UK, retailers and | | | | some being a little more expensive than others! |
| groceries, even pharmacies, cease operation after 5 | | | | - Buy call cards instead of using the local pay phone. |
| pm. Some areas have a day during the week called | | | | Call cards offer greater discounts and are far cheaper |
| 'half trading day' where they will close at 12 noon on | | | | when you are calling home. |
| that day. Don't be alarmed though, a major | | | | - Bring a few days supplies of noodles, biscuits and |
| supermarket (which will usually be 24hours) should be | | | | canned food. Chances are greater that during your |
| close by if you are in need of a midnight snack. | | | | initial stay in the country, your taste buds will not |
| However, if you've got shops on campus these will | | | | readily adjust to British foods. |
| usually close early evening. | | | | |