Settling in

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20 July 20268 min read

Finding your compatriots when you've just arrived in a new city

Arriving in a country where you know no one is a real ordeal. Here's how to spot, approach and join your compatriots' community — without getting lost in groups of a thousand strangers.

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Administrative steps on arrival: where to begin

Settling in

9 July 202610 min read

Administrative steps on arrival: where to begin

Registering your residence, a bank, health cover, proof of address, a phone, recognised diplomas: the first weeks feel like a maze. Here is a clear order to move forward calmly, and how compatriots who have been through it save you weeks.

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Studying far from home: making a success of your first year abroad

Settling in

7 July 20268 min read

Studying far from home: making a success of your first year abroad

The first year of study abroad mixes excitement with loneliness, a tight budget and homesickness. Here's how to hold on, find your student community and lean on those who arrived before you.

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