First, seize the opportunity.

1. certificate

Going abroad is not a province. Everyone's identity documents must be complete and have a legitimate purpose of going abroad. They also need evidence. What international students need to prepare are passports, visas and school admission certificates. These are all materials that must be produced.

Check in

After arriving at the airport in advance, everyone needs to confirm their flight and change their boarding pass. Moreover, because of going abroad, there will be more luggage, and you need to go through the boarding procedures as required to ensure that your luggage can board the plane smoothly.

book

Because online ticket purchase can't confirm the seat in advance, if you want to get a better seat, you need to go to the airport in advance to exchange your boarding pass for reservation. If you go early, you can have more choices. You should learn to take advantage of your own advantages.

bear the cost

International travelers who need to leave the country need to pay extra handling fees for study abroad in addition to the normal air ticket price. 90 yuan is alone at present. If everyone has a diplomatic passport or is under 12, there is no need to pay this money.

Second, getting started

1. luggage

Everyone will definitely bring a lot of things, because studying abroad for the first time, not knowing much about the new environment, will definitely aim at making life more comfortable. Having more familiar things will be more beneficial for everyone to adapt to life.

When packing luggage, you need to strictly abide by the entry requirements and don't take things you don't want. For restricted things, you must see the requirements clearly, and only allowed things can be put into the suitcase without scruple.

2. Security check

Everyone needs to undergo strict security checks to ensure that they and their luggage will not pose a threat to the country. Only when it is harmless can you enter Spain smoothly, mainly including asking questions and checking your luggage. As long as they can confirm that they can be released by the staff.

Further reading: a guide to studying in Spain

I. Clothing

Spain's climate is obviously Mediterranean. Generally speaking, it is not too cold when it is cold, and it is still hot when it is hot.

Just wear shirts and thin coats in spring and autumn. When the seasons change, you can add a windbreaker outdoors. It is very hot in summer, and most students wear T-shirts and short sleeves. Wear a thick shirt coat in winter and a thick woolen coat outdoors. If the university is in a mountainous area or needs to wear a leather down jacket. Generally speaking, Spaniards are more casual about wearing clothes, especially in leisure places, so they are very comfortable. But in formal occasions, you will be required to wear a suit, and in particularly grand occasions, you will be required to wear a dress (such as a tuxedo).

In Spain, clothes are not expensive. A normal coat/sweater can be bought well at around 20 or 40. And this kind of coat is usually 2-3 pieces.

Second, food.

For students, eating in Spain may be the first thing they need to adapt to. If you live in a host family, the host will cook more authentic local tastes, but the students who just went there may not adapt to the local tastes. The materials and seasonings feel strange, and it may take some time to fully adapt and like them.

At first, I may go to Carrefour or something to buy some semi-finished products to make a living. After gradually adapting to the environment, many students choose to cook by themselves. Every supermarket sells rice and bread. Rice is about 0.5 euro a kilogram and bread is 0.3 euro a loaf. Bread is not as soft as in China, and it has many flavors. It is a traditional French stick, which is hard, but it is delicious when used to it. The price of vegetables is relatively average, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, lentils, cauliflower and broccoli are about 2 euros per kilogram, but there are not as many varieties as in China.

If you have a supermarket in China, you will be very lucky. Generally, some kinds of vegetables are not sold in foreign supermarkets, such as garlic seedlings, eggplant, lettuce, lotus root, bitter gourd and so on. Spain is rich in fruits, especially oranges, which are very sweet and highly recommended. The price of fruit is similar to that of vegetables, basically around 2 euros. For example, apples, bananas, peaches and kiwis are all delicious, and the price per kilogram is between 1 and 2 euros. As for meat, generally speaking, the price in the vegetable market is relatively cheap. For Spaniards, basically all kinds of meat are eaten, and there are many kinds of beef, pork, mutton and chicken in markets or supermarkets.

When it comes to Spanish local cuisine, there are countless examples. Andalusian cuisine, ham, escaito frito fried fish, fried squid, flamenquin meat roll, flamenquin meatballs, paella, Empanada Chinese hamburger, Fabata Asturiana stew, fried anchovies, etc. Don't leave saliva.

Third, live.

When they first come to Spain and are unfamiliar with each other, students are advised to live in Spanish families or schools that they have already contacted. Although the price is more expensive than renting a house outside, it is relatively safe. After getting familiar with the local environment, you can rent your own house, which will not only save money, but also get in touch with local people and understand Spanish culture and habits. Students should consider the convenience of transportation while considering the surrounding environment. Houses located near subway stations, light rail stations or bus stations are more suitable for students to live in.

Host family: Host family is one of the living styles that many international students will choose, and parents will feel that someone will take care of their daily life. But there are also many problems to pay attention to. Spanish people's eating habits and daily life are different from ours, and many students may not be used to eating western food every day. Living in someone else's house can also make you feel at home. Of course, B&B also has many benefits. After all, the Spanish are very hospitable and can improve their language skills.

Renting: Most of the houses rented by Spanish students are one of the apartments, which is much cheaper. Basic facilities are complete, such as refrigerator, color TV, washing machine, etc. The kitchen is also one of the factors that many international students consider, because they can cook whatever they want. However, the cooking characteristic of China people is that cooking fumes are very large, which is also harmful to the kitchen. So if the landlord is Spanish, he will pay more attention to this aspect and clean the kitchen in time after use. Besides paying the rent, you also need to pay a one-month deposit, which will be paid back when you leave. Most houses do not include electricity charges such as water, electricity and coal, so students and roommates are generally required to share equally.

Fourth, ok

Spanish metropolises, such as Madrid and Barcelona, have very convenient transportation. Take Madrid as an example, the main means of transportation are subway, bus and train. * * * subway line 13, and several more are under construction. The number of subway stations is also increasing, radiating almost all the small streets and alleys in Madrid. Subway transportation is fast and convenient, saving time and effort. Walking on the street, you can see the red "M" sign, which is the entrance of the subway.

You don't need to buy a ticket when you change stations in the subway. You can sit on the route you need to take and find the name of the destination station according to the subway map. There are ten tickets for the bus and subway, and the subway fare is 6. 15 Euro/ten times. There is no time limit. In addition, there are many different types of Bono in Madrid, which is what we usually call a monthly ticket. If you buy a ticket every month, you can take it for an unlimited month. Everyone can buy bono tickets in different areas according to their own activities.

Further reading: Pay attention to the details of studying in Spain.

1. Family safety

Don't provide home address to strangers.

Don't open the door casually. If you are a stranger or claim to be a repairman, even if you make an appointment first, ask the newcomer to provide identification documents and confirm before opening the door.

In case of door-to-door sales promotion, you should decline.

If an outsider enters the house for maintenance, someone will accompany or inform the landlord.

Before going out or going to bed, check whether the doors and windows are locked and whether the gas is turned off.

Get into the habit of taking the key with you at any time and locking the door when you go out.

If you lose your key, contact the landlord as soon as possible and inform your roommate.

2. Driving safety

Find out the route and train number in advance to avoid getting on the wrong train.

Try not to take the bus late at night or early in the morning. If necessary, try to find friends.

Wait for the bus in a well-lit place. When waiting for the bus, try to keep a distance from the railing or driveway, and pay attention to your back to prevent being pushed off the platform by people with abnormal psychology.

If there are few passengers in public transportation, it is advisable to sit near the driver; If a person takes a taxi, it is recommended to take the back seat.

If there is disturbance in public transportation, immediately notify the driver or get off.

3. Property safety

Don't send money to strangers or strange accounts.

Try not to carry a lot of cash with you and use a bank card.

Don't show your money. Credit cards should be recovered and put away immediately after use.

Beware of someone pretending to be a bank clerk, and the police call to ask for your bank password.

Beware of pickpockets, especially when getting on and off, between elevators and revolving doors.

Beware of someone taking the initiative to serve you in the street or asking for directions to distract you from stealing.

Pay attention to take care of your personal belongings and luggage when traveling, shopping and playing.

4. Fire prevention

Be familiar with the escape route and exit of the residence in advance to ensure the smooth exit.

Check whether the wires of household appliances are broken.

Clean up the oil stains on the stove, wok and range hood in time.

The kitchen should be equipped with fire extinguishers and know how to use them.

In case of fire, give an alarm in time and call all residents in the same room to leave from the nearest escape exit as soon as possible.