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Jan 05 2009

How To Pack For A Study Abroad Trip By Trish Smith

Published by admin under Education Abroad

A study abroad program is going to take you to far away places, so that means you’ll be without the everyday things that are always within your reach.

So when you decide to pack you need to make sure you have the essentials that will make your study abroad experience an enjoyable one.

The most important thing you can do is to pack the bare minimum because you don’t want to be hauling around tons of luggage everywhere you go! And always label your luggage with your name, address and telephone number in case it gets lost.

Listed below are some general items to pack no matter what location you visit.

Carry-On Luggage

Always pack your most important items in your carry-on luggage so they won’t get out of your sight!

  • Your passport, VISA, travel itineraries and other important documents
  • Travel guides and maps of your host country
  • Calling cards and your cell phone
  • Any valuables such as jewelry, a laptop, credit cards, check book, cash, iPod, traveler’s checks, camera, etc.
  • A change of clothes and a toothbrush (just in case your larger luggage gets lost)
  • Clothing

    The type of clothing you pack will depend largely on the country that you visit, so dress accordingly.

  • 1 warm coat/jacket
  • 10 shirts (mixture of t-shirts, sweaters, blouses)
  • 1 nice suit/dress outfit for special events
  • 2 pairs of jeans
  • 2 pairs of shorts
  • 1 pair of sweat pants
  • 1 belt
  • 1 bathing suit
  • 10 pairs of socks and underwear
  • 1 pair of dress shoes
  • 1 pair of sandals/flip-flops
  • 1 comfortable pair of sneakers
  • Toiletries

    Most toiletries can be purchased overseas, so pack only the name brand items that you think will be hard to get abroad.

  • Comb/brush
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Lotion
  • Deodorant
  • Glasses/contact lenses (with contact solution and carry case)
  • Any personal medication
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • A small personal hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Miscellaneous

    There are always random items that you should bring that will help you when you explore your host country.

  • Sun glasses
  • Umbrella
  • Travel alarm clock
  • Journal
  • Flashlight
  • Bug spray
  • Extra batteries
  • Language dictionary
  • Personal sewing kit
  • If you plan on making many day trips to places in your host country then make sure that you bring a good-sized backpack to fit all your necessary items in it.

    Also, if you know that you’ll need school supplies, check first with your study abroad program to see if they provide supplies. That will be less paper and bulk for you to carry as you travel. And the less that you pack the more time you will have to travel quickly to different destinations!

    Trish Smith is a copywriter for Green Student U, Student Finance Domain and Study Abroad Domain, websites that are devoted to providing college students with helpful environmental, financial and study abroad advice.

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    Jan 02 2009

    Jobs? Instead of a Job Search, Start a Home Based Business - 7 Points to Compare By Frank A Trueblood

    Published by admin under Job Search Techniques

    1. Times are definitely tough in this economy where millions of people are out of work and millions more may be right behind them. Have you had some bad jobs? Are you one of the millions who are now without a job at all? Well, kick your kids off the computer and sit down. Yes, you can start a home based business without being a computer whiz.

    2. Did you work at the same job for so many years that you thought you had job security and you’d never get laid off? Did you think you had it made with your retirement getting so close? When you work from home with your own home based business, there are no lay offs. You are never too young or too old to start a home based business.

    3. Was your boss a tyrant who wouldn’t get off your back? Did you get fired? If you are happier when you work alone or if you just want to be your own boss from now on, don’t go on that job search. Take your shoes off and relax. You won’t ever get fired again if you have your own home based business.

    4. Did you ever really get paid enough for all the time and all the special jobs you did at work? When you have a home based business, the harder you work, the larger your payoff is. You choose how hard you want to work.

    5. Did you really hate the bus rides or all the money you had to pay for gas to drive to these jobs? You will not ever have to worry about the expense or the time for your commute to work with your own home based business. There is no driving expense or drive time when you work from home!

    6. Did you miss out on many events in your life like weddings, ball games, parties, your daughter’s concert, your son’s soccer match, etc., just because of your work hours or the shift you were on? When you work from home, you decide what hours you work. A home based business will give you the luxury of attending anything at any time.

    7. Have you updated your resume? Do you even want to? Have you started your job search yet? Before you wear out your best pair of walking shoes, making a decision to work at home with a home based business may be the answer to all your problems and the fulfillment of your dreams.

    And so instead of all those days, weeks or months doing that painful job search, spend your time creating your own job security. You can go to ball games or even sleep late in the morning after you start your home based business at http://whoisdirectory.com/affiliates

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    Sep 06 2008

    How to Fill Out a Scholarship Application - 6 Rules to Always Follow By H R Miller

    Published by admin under Financial-Aid

    Filling out scholarship applications can be very frustrating and confusing. Every scholarship has different requirements and different deadlines. It is difficult enough to finish just one college application let alone fill out several scholarship applications.

    But don’t worry! I have a few tips that will help you get through the process a lot smoother.

    Read The Applications carefully

    Every scholarship is different. Unfortunately no two applications have the same requirements. One application may ask for 1000 word essay while another one may ask for a 500 word essay. That’s why it is so important to read and get a full understanding of what is required before you submit your application. Otherwise it will be discarded and you would have wasted precious time.

    Prepare, prepare, prepare.

    Have you ever heard the statement “proper preparation prevents poor performance”? The 5 P’s. This could not be further from the truth. You see, if you are smart, and I know you are, you will be applying for several scholarships in the hope of possibly going to school absolutely free. You don’t want to wait until the last minute and throw together an essay or personal statement. Prepare in advance. Practice your personal statement. I would recommend you start doing scholarship research and start writing the rough draft of your personal statement 6 months before the deadline. Take time out a few times a week to work on it. This is very important stuff. These companies look at thousands of applications a day. You want to make sure yours stands out.

    Work within the space you are given

    By this I mean do not use continuation sheets on your scholarship applications. They give you specific requirements for a reason. If they say 1000 words keep it at 1000 words. This is why it is so important to prepare. List only what is important for that particular application. If you have extra space after you do that then you can add in some extra stuff.

    Give them what they want

    Always give the provider of the scholarship exactly what they are asking for. If they are looking for someone with leadership skills then give them an example of your leadership skills. If they want someone with excellent writing skills then show that to them in your application. Use your personality traits to your advantage.

    Explain why you want to study a particular subject

    Many mess up on this step. They fail to give a logical reason why they want to study a particular subject. There has to be a reason why you chose your major of choice. Relay this in your application.

    Proofread

    Before you mail off your application make sure you proofread it. Have someone else proofread it as well. Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes can catch something you might not. Make sure you are getting your message across very clear. If it passes the 2 proofreads mail it off and believe for the best.

    Finding money for college can be a very daunting and tedious task. For more articles, tips and information on scholarships and grants for college visit How To Get Free Money For College

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