I will be sharing an apartment with 4 other study abroad students and either room with one person or get my own room.  What should I take in terms of how much clothing, laptop, ipod, IDs, credit cards, etc etc?  And what should I leave home and just buy when I get to Italy?
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Where are you coming from? That makes a big difference in what to take.\n\nWhen I studied abroad, I brought my laptop, a big suitcase of clothes, some hygeine stuff, 4 pairs of shoes and various odds and ends. Make sure to take voltage converters. \n\nSmall electronics, like alarm clocks and hair dryers, should be bought there. It's not worth dealing with converting voltage and packing.
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What types of things do you need?  Since I do not know I am just going to list things I bought when I moved out on my own.\n\nFurniture\nDishes\nBath Towels & Washclothes\nDish Towels & Washclothes\nVacume Cleaner\nStorage Items\nCleaning Supplies\nBathroom Accessorys\nKitchen Accessories\nJust go room by room and think of what type of items you still need for those rooms.\nPut these items on your gift registry.\nHope this helps.  Congrats!
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If you feel comfortable just giving "money" do that, college students can always use it.\n\nIf not, think about a small overnight bag or bookbag that they can use for classes or for road trips, even if they won't need luggage for hauling stuff back and forth, they will be going on breaks and stuff\n\n or some nice stationary for all of those thank  you notes they will be writing\n\npen and pencil sets are nice too
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Well, there are required things, such as: Poms, Uniform, Shoes, Socks, etc...\n\nAs for misc. things: Band Aids, Water Bottle, Lotion, Deodorant, Discman or iPod (I listened to music on the bus to away games), breath mints, Advil (whether for aches and pains, headaches, cramps), I always kept an extra sweatshirt in my bag, extra ponytail holders and bobby pins, hairspray (if needed), makeup, snacks... \n\nGOOD LUCK!
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Since I am American I can't really direct  you to any websites in particular that woulkd not require overseas charges for shipping. Yet I can suggest some items that you might want, or at least they are desireable here:\n-ipod\n-itunes gift card\n-DVDs\n-books\n- clothes\n-makeup: lipgloss ect\n-gift card to your favorite clothing store\n-DVD of High School Musical (I am not sure if it is out in the UK but it is out on DVD in the USA)\n\nI hope this helps.\nMerrry Christmas  a month and a half early :)
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Here are a few things I suggest you bring:\n\nComfortable clothes and shoes (like Crocs)\nSunscreen and bug protection\nanti-perspirant\nExtra TP\nA flashlight (for dark trips to the bathroom)\nblanket to sit on\nextra car keys (a lot of people lose theirs)\na cheap camera (I wouldn't bring a digital unless you want to keep it on you the entire time)\nA container to hold water\n\nI wouldn't bring anything of real value with you because a lot of things are stolen. If you happen to forget anything, there is a general store where you can buy stuff.
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OK - as for a building - real estate depending on location ranges from about 6000 RMB / Sq meter in the south to anywhere as much as 20000 RMB / sq meter near GuoMao (World Trade Center) \n\nAs for computer supplies - the China silicon valley located across from the little west gate of Peking University (Beijing Da Xue Xiao Xi Men) offers a lot of computer supplies such as software, hardware and any of your miscellaneous computer goods. You might want to bring a friend that speaks Chinese though because computer parts require a lot of vocabulary. \n\nIf you don't mind spending the extra buck, you can go to Chaoyang where there are a lot of computer supplies with many of the customer service agents speaking English. Go to the China World Shopping Center or Wangfujing.\n\nIf you go to a Carre 4 or a Da Zhong, you'll also find a lot of computer goods. Keep in mind that computer supplies are typically more expensive or about the same price as the states. \n\nWhat IS a lot cheaper are monitors, mouses, keyboards and flash drives. Software is also really cheap. Software will go for about 1-2 US dollars. Monitors/Mouse/Keyboards/Flash Drives probably only 40% of the US price.
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If you have roommates, then you need to talk to them first.\nYou don't want to bring double of some things...like you won't need two microwaves.  \nMost colleges have meal plans.  You'll probably still want some food in the room.  I doubt if you will have a stove, so you will only want food that doesn't need to be cooked or food that can be cooked in the microwave.\nYou'll probably want a mini-fridge.  It won't hurt to have two of those because you'll probably need the space.\nI would bring a computer, too.\nYou'll need dishes, but if your roommate brings dishes, then you won't need to.\nMy room came with a desk and a chair for each person.  Besides the beds, there wasn't any other furniture.  You may want a bean bag or inflatable chair.\nMy floor wasn't carpeted, so rugs or carpet is nice to have.
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Ciao Ciccia. I think your English is good. Much better than my Italian anyway!\n\nI think the best way to learn a language is to use it as often as you can. If you can get hold of English newspapers that's great, or read news stories on line:\nhttp://www.guardian.co.uk\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk\nThe BBC website also has some Learn Enlish pages:\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/index.shtml\n\nIf you have friends who are also learning English you could agree to speak English some of the time, like an hour a day, or all day on Saturday or something.\n\nShakespeare and Blake are good classic literature, but you want something more modern try Zizou Corder or Malorie Blackman (2 of my daughter's favourites). \n\nIf you want to visit the UK that would be a great opportunity to practice your English, but I don't know whether you are talking about coming alone, with friends or with your family. \nIf you're coming alone, there are some companies that arrange host families for young students in the summer holidays, but I have no idea whether they are any good. If you are going to do this make sure you get a personal recommendation from someone you know.\n\nAs you are 14, you are old enough to stay in youth hostels here in the UK, so if you were coming with a group of friends that would be an option. It's very cheap, and they are usually in nice places.\nIf you are coming with your family there are lots of options, so post a question asking for recommendations for places to stay.\n\nGood luck and have fun!
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Living in a dorm all the way.\n\nIt is important to learn the skills of living on your own before you are completely thrust out to live on your own. People grow up faster in my experience if they have to live in the dorms. Plus that way there is no commute and you have quick access to all the educational and social resources. Be careful about spending too much time with friends and making poor decisions. Those can come back to bite you without your parents looking over your shoulder. Act like a responsible adult and you should be fine.
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im also studying in italy with a student visa, in what area of italy are you studying and are you studying to get a degree here or just for regular classes? it also depends, do you already have a degree?\n\ni would think to have a work visa here in italy you would simply have to apply to a job (if you have a degree and they are interested) you can simply get the job offer, go to the Questura, get the papers needed, fill them in and apply. thats at least what im doing when im finishing my studies. this is also my last year at the university until 'io sono laureata' in industrial design. \n\nif not, just get a simple job kinda like under the table type of thing like so many people do here and eventually after some time, 6 or 7 months apply for a work vida, but you would have to be sure for what 'ditta' or company/restaurant youll be under.\n\nhope it helps!
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Typically a university will provide the following furniture:\n\n*Bed\n*Mattress\n*Dresser\n*Desk\n*Hutch with light above desk\n\nSome things that should be asked about include:\n\n*Refrigerator\n*Microwave\n\nMost people will bring:\n\n*Couch\n*Fouton\n\nI worked in University Housing for 2 years in the state of North Carolina.  (Specifically NCSU).  \n\nMost housing websites will provide you with pictures of the room and a list of what to and not to bring with you.
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Aside from inventory, here's what you need to bring:\n\n1. Your seller's permit\n2. Brochure about your website that you can give to every buyer and potential customer\n3. Business cards\n4. Food and water\n5. How to accept payments - are you going to bring wireless credit card processing machines so you can accept credit card payments?\n6. Contingency plans (e.g. who will man the booth when you go potty, etc)\n7. Stories about individual pieces you have - great stories on how the piece was created or who the artist/designer is always attract buyers\n8. Sense of humor - it can be a long and tiring day\n9. Spare cash for change\n10. Plastic or paper bags for your buyers' merchandises
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I paid for all my stuff and I can tell you, you will in the long run, be more responsible for taking on an adult role.\n\nAs a college student, you qualify for a lot of breaks as well, so don't be shy to ask if they offer college student discounts.\n\nI joined a lot of great websites that offered free stuff.\n\nIn January, MAC was giving away free iPods to college students who purchased the new MAC books.\n\nYou only have to budget about $700 for your expensenses, so that's not bad actually.\n\nMost part time jobs can actually let you get about $1000 a month on part time hours.\n\nI used a lot of coupons and lived off certain things off the 99 cent store. (Did you know that 99 cent only stores buy overstock? )\n\nMy grocery consisted of \n1. bread\n2. mayo\n3. milk\n4. deli meat\n5. eggs\n6. orange juice\n7. water was bought buuy the gallon for 50 cents\n8. laundry detergent\n9. shampoo/conditioner\n10. bare neccessities\n\nIf you still live at home, I would stock up on toiletries and non-perishable food, and laundry detergent. Buy things you need way BEFORE you move, so you can be cool for a few months without restocking.\n\nIf you make about $700 a month, you can survive.\n\nAsk your college about student resources as well.\n\nIf you can get student housing where you can be the residential advisor and live rent free.
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It depends on where you're going and what the living arrangements will look like, but most dorm rooms really benefit from the following:\n1) Minifridge. Don't get one without consulting your roommate, though. Also, check your dorm policy (most will allow them, but be sure) and the outlet situation--most dorms were built when people plugged in a lamp or two, not a computer, microwave, stereo... Also, be aware that desperate students typically sell these CHEAP ($10!) at the end of the year. Might be worth a check on Craigslist or through the college newspaper.\n2) Rolls of quarters. You will need these for about eight million things, including laundry, copying, and vending. No one ever thinks of this, but it's still one of the most useful things to bring.\n3) A small-to-medium whiteboard, maybe with a calendar on it, maybe not. This can keep you organized, which is essential. A small one can be hung on your door for your friends to leave you messages--you'll be glad you have it.\n4) Any kind of compact storage solution--milk crates; wall-hanging things to put shoes in; compact but roomy stacking plastic cubes--is probably going to be worth its weight in gold no matter what the situation.  Go to a container store and look around.\n5) A complete shower caddy.\n6)A rolling bag for overnights or weekend road trips.\n7) A file cabinet. Much more useful than you might think--keep all your work organized and accessible through four years of college, which pays off when it's recommendations time as a senior. You can also show work samples to prospective employers, which puts you immediately ahead of the game.\n8) A big plastic pitcher. You don't even have to put beer in it ;) This was probably the single most useful thing when I went to college. Save money by making your own iced tea or lemonade or Crystal Light. Or just keep it full of cold water.\n9) High-quality, very absorbent towels are worth a splurge. So are high-quality sheets, especially flannel or denim (they need less laundering). So is a comfortable robe or other loungewear.\n\nPots, pans, hot plates, microwaves, and so on may be much less useful than you think. Keeping them clean can be a hassle; it's also likely that people will borrow them and not bring them back, clean or not. Most dorms frown on them too.\n\nThe best thing to keep in mind is that you are *not* trying to recreate home in the dorm room. Instead, you are trying to live as well as you can with as few things as possible. This will make things so much easier for you. The one mistake I see new students make is to bring everything but the kitchen sink with them. There's seldom enough room, and negotiating all this with a stranger can get things off on the wrong foot. Besides, chances are you're going to meet someone who brought a DVD player or Xbox or (insert gadget you thought of here). Go light and have room to grow, is my suggestion.  Good luck!
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Will she be going away to college or moving out into an apartment of her own? You could make her a hopechest type basket with essentials she'll need for living on her own. Say kitchen utensils, dishtowels and a cookbook for example. \n\nYou could also get her a small item that she can use now. I don't know what her interests are though. You can't go wrong with books or perhaps there is a dvd she may be interested in.
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I answered the question before:\n\n\n I suggest you order :\nBrazil - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette (Culture Smart!) (Paperback) \nby Sandra Branco "\n\nYou can order it for $9.95\nfrom Amazon\n\nI found the book useful when I went to Brazil \n\n To add:\nBrazil is a big country and each city has it's style:.\nIn Sao Paulo, thats where all the business is made.\nThe people are serious and work hard . At the Airport, the preople are in SUITS.\n\nIn Rio, it's very laid back, and people love going to the beaches.\n\nAs a Foreigner, you are expected to be on time for work, but the Brazilians can be late.\nPlease learn BASIC Portuguese, and dont speak Spanish.\nOr ask permission first and excuse yourself .\n\nBrazilians enjoy parties, they start at 10 and you are expected to go and join, and don't be late for work.\n\nBrazilians love Children , so they often take them to restaurants.\n\nThe well off enjoy their clubs. (Sports and social)