Studying in Switzerland is favored by more and more international students. So what should you prepare before officially going to Switzerland? Let’s take a look at the preparation tips for studying in Switzerland. What should you bring with you to Switzerland?

First, let’s take a look at the preparation of funds.

1. Cash

When you go to Switzerland for the first time, it is recommended to bring one to two months of pocket money and exchange it for about 1,000 to 1.5 thousand Swiss francs in the country in advance (at least 50 Swiss francs) /week), of course you can also exchange a certain amount of euros/dollars first, and then change it to Swiss francs after arriving at the Swiss airport; some stores accept euros for consumption.

Do not carry more than the amount specified by the customs. It will be very troublesome if you are caught. If you bring large amounts of banknotes, apply for a local card and deposit them immediately when you arrive at your destination.

Some airport trolleys require a small amount of coins to be used. For example, the trolley at Geneva Airport seems to cost 2 Swiss francs, but domestic banks do not change coins. It is possible to change some change and carry it with you.

2. International credit card

Generally, it is an international credit card with the visa or master logo. Be sure to confirm with the bank that it can be used for transactions on foreign websites (buying air tickets, booking hotels, etc.) it works)! It seems that if you don’t have a Swiss franc card, you should choose a euro card. If it is dual currency, when using it on a POS machine, the merchant may prompt whether to use euro or RMB DCC for settlement, which is determined according to the exchange rate and handling fee.

Be sure to keep your credit card safe when abroad. You can use it in many places without a password (such as online transactions)! Immediately sign the back of the card after you get it. It is best to write down the card number and the bank's (overseas) 24-hour service phone number elsewhere. If it is lost, report it immediately. Remember to apply for a credit card in advance, but you usually can’t get it at that time!

3. Standard UnionPay card (debit card)

Now more and more banks (including ATMs) in Europe accept standard UnionPay cards (usually starting with 62). There are also many merchants that accept UnionPay at their POS machines. Parents can make direct deposits in China, and the chance of loss or theft is less than with credit cards, and they don’t have to worry about repayment. It's a good choice as a backup. However, there is a fee for using functions such as balance inquiry overseas.

Next, let’s take a look at the luggage preparation.

1. Documentation

Another point to keep in mind is that all documents, certificates and even air tickets must be photocopied and kept separately. In the event of an accident, it will cost less to find and reissue. There are a lot of twists and turns, not only when going abroad, but also when you develop this habit. Passport and visa, admission notice, air ticket, health certificate and vaccination certificate, address, phone number of the Swiss school, and 20 photos.

1. All your diplomas, originals and notarized certificates of transcripts, as well as the school’s admission notice, and a few passport photos

2. Your passport and a few The dollars or Swiss francs should be placed in a small bag and carried with you.

2. Clothing

There is no need to bring bedding. You should bring two formal suits. You should bring some ties and three pairs of orthodox leather shoes; you should bring more dark socks; you can bring more orthodox shirts, with white and light blue as the main colors. Bring some casual clothes that are not suits, such as jeans, sneakers, etc. Just bring a cashmere sweater and a down jacket for cold-proof clothing.

Formal jacket, white shirt (2 to 3 pieces), black pants (women can bring a black skirt), V-neck dark sweater (both men and women), black leather shoes, and black socks for men , Ladies can wear colorless stockings. If you enroll in a hotel management school, the school will issue uniforms. Don’t bring too many casual clothes, jeans, sneakers, etc. One set is enough. In winter, students usually do activities on campus, which is heated, and they only need to wear school uniforms, with a maximum of two thin sweaters. Bring seasonal clothes first, and ask family members to send them later if needed.

3. School supplies

A small electronic dictionary is a good idea, and a more detailed English dictionary, a French-Chinese or a German-Chinese dictionary. A pen, a notebook, a piece of paper, a few folders, because you may need these things but don’t have time to buy them. Some schools include textbooks in tuition, while others require you to purchase them separately.

A Walkman is needed. Bring some English, French or German tapes, some rechargeable batteries (not too many, rechargeable batteries and chargers in Switzerland are not much more expensive than in China) and chargers, toothpaste, Bring a little washing powder and other hygiene products, but not too much, because after you earn money from working, you will find them very cheap. You don’t need to bring film. The price of film in Switzerland is about the same or slightly cheaper than in China. Bring some small domestic handicrafts with you, you never know when you will need them. If you don’t need a bare metal mobile phone very urgently, you don’t need to bring it, because after your permit is issued, it is very cheap to buy a mobile phone. It is better to bring a laptop, but note that some schools provide laptops, so there is no need to bring another one; in terms of software, you can bring some Chinese Windows, Kingsoft PowerWord, etc. The voltage in Switzerland is 220 volts, but the socket standard is different from that in my country. You can look for imported household appliances you buy at home. Sometimes they will come with a conversion plug and two thin cylindrical plugs on one end. It is best to bring one. One or two.

4. Daily necessities

Towels, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, skin cream, etc. Umbrella, slippers, camera, film, tea cup, commonly used medicine, pen (signature pen, ballpoint pen, pencil), eraser, envelope, alarm clock, calculator, scissors, spare lenses, addresses and telephone numbers of foreign friends, English-Chinese dictionary and French-Chinese dictionary Dictionary, Kuaiyuantong, Walkman, etc. (The price of daily necessities in Switzerland is about the same as in China)

5. Items prohibited to carry

High-power electrical appliances such as rice cookers, electric irons, electric heating cups and hair dryers are flammable, Explosive and corrosive items, fruits, food, vegetables, etc.

Finally, let’s take a look at the common sense you need to know before going.