Lessons · Environmental dimension
Living in a New Country
Arrival checklist, local laws, seasons, culture and getting help abroad. 8 lessons, about 1.6 hours in all.
- 01Researching your new home before you arrive12 min The more you know about a city before you land, the fewer surprises you face in a tired, jet-lagged first week. A few evenings of focused…
- 02Your arrival checklist: the first two weeks13 min The first fortnight in a new country is full of small but important tasks. Doing them in the right order, and keeping the right documents…
- 03Everyday laws that may differ from home12 min Some rules abroad are stricter than in the GCC and some are looser. Knowing the everyday ones keeps you out of trouble, and knowing which…
- 04Weather, daylight and the seasons12 min Moving from the GCC to a country with real winters changes more than your wardrobe. Shorter days, cold and grey skies can affect your…
- 05Food, shopping and everyday culture11 min Daily life abroad runs on different rhythms: when shops open, how people queue, how much to tip and what is in the supermarket. Learning…
- 06Making friends across cultures11 min Some of the most valuable friendships at university are with people from completely different backgrounds. Building them takes small,…
- 07Emergency numbers and getting help abroad12 min In an emergency you will not have time to search online. Knowing the local numbers, and which service to use for what, is one of the first…
- 08Representing your country and handling stereotypes or discrimination12 min Abroad, people may meet someone from the Gulf for the first time through you. That is a chance to share your culture with pride. It also…