More and more foreign students experience their independent life in the quest to gain a western education. They are surrounded b

More and more foreign students experience their independent life in the quest to gain a western education. They are surrounded by an (36) unfamiliar culture, environment and social norms, while being away from family and friends. What would (37) prospective overseas students do in their preparations to study overseas?
    Get to know your new home before you land in it. There is no (38) substitute for good preparation. Arm yourself with background knowledge by (39) researching information about the country you are going to. Learning about the history, culture, tradition, language and even (40) details such as food, music, transport, weather and social activities of your new host country are all (41) essential. Thanks to the Internet, most of this can be found at the (42) click of a button.
    Attitude is everything. Don’t (43) underestimate the power of the mind in determining how events turn out. Decide how to approach any situation, before you are placed in it. For example, (44) a positive attitude toward your new home and hosts will bring positive results.
    Pack using your head and your heart. It’s not easy being practical when deciding what to pack. Whatever you bring, (45) make sure that will be something that you think might help your chances of succeeding. This includes practical items such as study materials, old class notes, favorite textbooks or pens and even the contact details of previous teachers. (46) Items such as an album with photographs of family can help you feel closer to home.