Pre-departure Information

Whether you’re a natural-born traveller or it’s your first time abroad, these tried and true tips and tricks can help you with everything from getting connected to saving on exchange rate fees. The best spot for all your pre-departure information from people who have been in your shoes!

Banking and Money

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Opening a bank account in the UK can be quite difficult and timely, especially if you are only studying for a semester or year abroad....

England Urban Dictionary

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If you didn’t grow up in the UK, but did grow up speaking English, you will soon find out that there are lots of different...

A Guide to Packing

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RULE NUMBER 1 – DON’T OVERPACK Hi Study Abroad’ers, my name is Jessica and I’m an intern here at SomewhereNew! Coming straight from Minnesota for...

Watch before you arrive – TV & Movie guide

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I believe one of the best ways to prep yourself for a visit to a new city or country is to take some time and...