Try not to have anything big planned for that first week, and try to write things down instead of depending on your sleep-deprived memory. I thought I'd be okay, since I was used to waking up early, and figured I could sleep in a little, but I found myself waking up at 3 am for no good reason. The jet lag will put you in a daze for the first week. It would be prudent to ask an accountant to help you figure out how much to set aside, and you'll need to ask your university if they can give you a tax form with all the relevant information in January, though you can get an extension from the IRS if necessary. Which by the way, you still have to do even though you'll be living in the UK. Getting my visa was the worst experience I've had with government ever, and for reference, I file taxes every year. When you arrive, make sure you stay awake until at least 10pm the first two nights and you should be fine after that.Īs a recent transplant from Louisiana to the UK, I can offer the following first-hand experience.
Good shoes too.Īs for jet lag, just make sure as soon as you get on the plane you set your watch to Scottish time and then rest according to what it tells you.
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Get a good lightweight waterproof jacket and remember that human skin is basically waterproof. Edinburgh's kind of an anomaly in Scotland though as its a bit posher and you'll get people who basically sound English. Scottish people do drink a lot and swear a lot and are pretty sarcastic. The culture shock is impossible to predict. Glasgow is awesome and the highlands are very close. When you're not setting up bank accounts/getting your student card etc, try to travel as much as you can. The initial weeks before your course starts are going to be lonely so try to get yourself out and about as much as possible. Have a look at .uk and .uk for ideas of things to do in the city. They should have a list of resources as well as information about clubs and societies that will be important for meeting people and even travelling a bit. The Student Union will also be able to help with flat hunting. Like if SXSW was a theatre festival that lasted a month. The whole city loses its fucking mind for the duration. Be aware though that it's festival season so don't worry when you see the prices for flats are insane for the month of August. Firstly I would try cross-posting to r/Edinburgh and maybe r/Scotland for help with the specifics of flat hunting in that city.
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