Bags, books, passport, tickets – check! You might think that these are the things you need but it takes a lot more than this to cross the seven seas. Whether you stay at a university dorm or any other student accommodation London, here are a few things that you should take care of.

Carry all the essentials

Some basic things go without saying like keeping your health kit handy, carrying your health insurance card and medicine prescription according to what is allowed on a flight as well as in a particular country.

The Doctor’s visit

A doctor’s visit is advisable, at least before 4-6 weeks of your travel as you can be treated by appropriate and relevant vaccines. Some vaccines require a booster dose and hence an advance visit is a must.

Food and water

Drinking water from any unknown source is perilous and hence prefer sealed bottled or boiled water for consumption.

Grabbing those finger foods requires sterility and hence make sure you wash your hands before eating food and after using the washroom. Ideally, always keep an alcohol-based sanitizer handy.

A word of mouth is convenient but not reliable. Be observant and ensure about the hygiene factor yourself. However, feel at ease if you are with University Living.

Temptations may lead you to eat street foods and kind but savour only those food items which are cooked and served hot. Students staying in student accommodations London or elsewhere need to know about their food allergies in advance.

Prefer beverages in sealed containers only.

Cover yourself with proper Insurance

Check with your insurance policy whether it covers you in that particular foreign country. However, you still might have to pay the medical costs despite having a health policy. Choose one for you wisely. Some student policies in London regarding healthcare are mandatory no matter you stay at rented apartments, with family friends or in a student accommodation London.

Apart from these, eat a balanced healthy diet and keep yourself well hydrated with fluids.

Summing up

Traveling abroad can be quite risky as there may be foreign germs and bodies that might not be good for you. Hence, here are a few tips that could help your stay in abroad be as comfortable as home.