Open an overseas bank account
开一个海外银行账户
Getting yourself a bank account in your new home country is an absolute must, as it will save you money when withdrawing euros.
在本国先申请一个海外银行账户是必备的,在兑换欧元的时候就能为您节约钱。
Ask people in your host country to recommend a bank and set up an international bank transfer with your bank before you go – this will make the withdrawal process easier and cheaper.
在本国先让别人给你推荐一种银行卡,然后在出发之前开通全球转账功能——这样取钱的过程会变得更容易更便宜。
Opening an account also meant I could receive the French housing benefit CAF, which provides big rent reductions for students.
开通一个账户同时也意味着我能接受法国住房优惠CAF,为学生提供了租金减免。
Buy a local SIM card
买一张当地的SIM卡
Having a phone that’s not working, or being charged ridiculous amounts for data roaming, can be a networking nightmare.
拿着手机却不能用,或者收取昂贵的漫游费,对于网络使用者来说是个噩梦。
The solution? Buy a SIM card from a trusted phone company in your host country and ensure you can cancel it easily and at short notice. You should cancel your phone bill one to two weeks before leaving your host country.
有解决办法吗?在本国买一张SIM卡,最好是能很容易注销的类型。在离国前两周就应该把卡停掉,取消电话账单。
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聪明的购物方式
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