#kas prep

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Paperwork and Services to get done before going to Study Abroad (from US)

- Passport

- School Specific Applications

- Visa

- Official Abroad University Acceptance

- Class schedule/Timetable

-Plane/Transportation

- Housing

- Bank

->Currency exchange, it’s better to always do it at a bank. They’ll have the cheapest conversion rates. Never do it at an airport of exchange table.

- Phone

[kas-adventures]

Stuff I bought to go abroad!

- Hard Suitcase

These are good because you will be travelling for a while and I had to switch planes. If your luggage is being transferred to different flights, best to try and not let any cloth luggage get ripped. 

->I also bought two Luggage Tags to attach to my luggage. Always good to have in case they get lost.

->Another thing I got were two TSA approved Luggage Locks. You can never have too much security. 

- RFID blocking sleeves

Let’s face it, the world suck sometimes. Lets try and make it suck less by preventing any scammers from trying to get your money information from a card. I also got a sleeve for my passport. They’re really easy to find online. 

- Power adapter

I got two power adapters, you never know when you’ll need a spare. Know the difference between an adapter and converter. An adapter only changes the plug, not the voltage. Standard plugs in EU range up to 240V while the US is around 120V. Most standard phone and laptop chargers have a label that says “Input: 100V-240V” these are fine for adapters. Anything else and you’ll need a converter. This would be for things like hair dyers or hair straighteners.

-Book Bag and/or Over-shoulder Bag

I got a book bag with a laptop carrying sleeve, zippers that I can put a lock on, and a buckle flap to go over the zippers. All of this was for more security so that no one could potentially try and take something out of my bag without me noticing. They would have to go through at least two layers of security. 

I also bought an over-shoulder bag with an RFID blocking sleeve. Having something smaller to carry valuables is good so that you can keep an eye on it. I kept my money, plane tickets, and passport in mine. 

If I happen to remember something I forgot, I’ll add it and reblog!