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If you are a woman and take the pill - Before
Remember that if you are a woman and you take the pill, you need a medical prescription to buy it in England, so before going then be sure you have enough for your stay
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First come, first served basis - Before
THat's the way residences work in England, remember that, the sooner you make the application, the better room you will have!
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Tourist Information - Just arrived
Is always helpful going to the tourist office to get information about the town, even if you already have a guide or you're going to live there. they always have information about the best offers, etc.
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Get a mobile phone when you buy a phone card - Just arrived, Economy
You have very good offers in many mobile companies in Germany that sell you a prepay sim card with a new simple cell phone for only 30 euro with 10-15 euro starting credit.
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Deutsche Bank - Economy, Before, Just arrived
For those who ever thought of opening a bank account in Deutsche Bank before coming to Germany - is not the same bank as in Germany! Don't worry about the bank account, once you come here you can have one for free if you are a student. I advice you the option of...
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Check Timetables - Housing, Just arrived
If you chose a residence in Germany, before you get there check the timetable of their office and make sure to send them an email if you get late. They usually have non ordinary breaks and close earlier than you expect. And Friday is a short day, they usually close at 3...
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Cash Money - Before, Housing, Economy
Make sure you have enough cash when you get to Germany. There are many things like the residence or the university fee, that you have to pay cash. And many supermarkets don't accept credit or debit cards. Unless you have an EC card in Germany, a NX card (Caixa Nova)or...
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Medical insurance England - Before
If you want to live in England for an academical course, the best option is to do "Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea", and with that card, and the health insurance that the university itself makes you when you arrive there, it will be enough and you won't probably need more...