Introduction to the phenomenon of studying abroad in Britain

What are the common life phenomena that China people think are different in Britain? In order to avoid making jokes or causing unnecessary misunderstandings abroad, I have summarized some problems that studying in Britain is different from living in China, hoping to help you adapt to studying abroad as soon as possible.

Introduction to the phenomenon of studying abroad in Britain

First, the cemetery is located in a residential area.

Whether it is a big city like London or a small and medium-sized city like Cardiff, Bristol and Bath, you can often see large and small cemeteries surrounded by sarcophagus and stone tablets in the streets and alleys. Some sarcophagus are buried semi-underground, with stone tablets on their heads and thick grass around them; There are also many sarcophagus, just like sculptures on shelves, which are installed on the ground as a whole. In reality, the British almost sleep with their graves-this is absolutely impossible in China. The cemetery in China is far away from the living quarters of the living, for the peace of the dead and the peace of mind of the living.

Second, the grass is not afraid of stepping on it.

The grassland in England is really beautiful, with mountains, slopes, cities, streets and doorways everywhere. It is everywhere, like a green jade carpet, furry in front of people, eye-catching, nourishing, full of seaweed and snow spirit. At first, I never stepped on a piece of green grass for fear of hurting them. But then I was surprised to find that there were English people sitting, lying, lying, kneeling, walking, playing with balls, chasing and eating on the grass everywhere, except that they didn't drive to the grass! One of the great pleasures of the British is lying on the grass in the sun. Many classes in primary and secondary schools often move to the grass to teach, which may be because the sunshine in Britain is too precious.

Third, the British dress indiscriminately.

In summer in the British Isles, when you walk in the street, you can see people wearing suspenders, T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, windbreakers, cotton-padded jackets and even down jackets. The temperature in Britain is really weird: you can get sunburned in the sun, but a flying cloud comes to block the sun and you are shivering in the cold wind. Besides, the temperature is far from what it is every day. Sometimes when you look at the bright sun, it may be very cold. Sometimes thick clouds cover the sun, and there are four or five strong winds that make the leaves "wow", but it may be very hot.

Fourth, all the windows in Britain have no screens.

The houses of British residents are basically two or three-story Gothic mansions, some single-family houses, some row houses, some decorated with exquisite rococo patterns, and some have sculptures in front of them. Whether it is a century-old house or a new house for decades, it is well preserved and well maintained. What puzzles me is that all the windows are not screened, so flies often fly in to keep warm or cool. The flies in the house are noisy and screaming, but they don't care. Anyway, the window is wide open, how can they get in and out?

Fifth, British faucets go their own way.

There are two faucets in Britain, whether in the kitchen or the bathroom. Cold and hot water are separated, and there is no water mixing valve. And the cold water is particularly cold, which pricks your hands; Hot water is extremely hot, so you have to twist it on both sides to use it. I guess Britain is too traditional and too old? Accustomed to persistence, I failed to live up to the moisture of modern technology in vain.

Sixth, the British can not eat vegetables.

When you go to an English supermarket, there are only a few kinds of vegetables, and they are not delicious. For example, Chinese cabbage is not our Chinese cabbage, with thick roots and thick leaves, which can't be fried badly; Celery is as thick as a branch and needs to be blanched with clear water for 5 minutes before it can be cooked. Except for pizza, hamburgers, American fried chicken and Turkish barbecue, according to today's scientific diet concept, they are all junk foods that help people gain weight and form "three highs". But as long as the British have steak, plus half a baked tomato, a few baked potatoes and a few peas, they think it's delicious.

Seventh, British shops close at 5 o'clock.

Except for large supermarkets, shops in Britain usually open at 9 am or 10 and close at 5 pm or 5: 30 pm. Of course, they never open on holidays and close at 4 pm on Sundays. In short, everyone has nothing to do, so the store will not open.

Eight is that there is no karaoke in Britain.

What do English people do at night? There is no karaoke hall in Britain, only a few gyms and billiards halls have been seen, so it is certain that it is not a common activity in Britain. For a metropolis like London, it is said that plays and musicals are very enjoyable, while only bars are available for entertainment in small and medium-sized cities.

Nine is that British police cars bark all day.

Even in broad daylight, the police car was fine, and it made the whole city uneasy by shouting. In fact, Britain is a country with a low crime rate, so don't be afraid to go out at night. In that case, don't call a police car, which will not only seriously disturb the people, but also inevitably "wolf is coming" in the future. Once, I saw two young policemen, a man and a woman, patrolling around with sirens. They are all relaxed, talking and laughing, and of course they are nominally patrolling.

There are ancient trees in British cities.

What makes people envy is that every city in Britain has ancient trees, which are the kind of trees that are seven or eight hundred years old and thousands of years old. The green leaves of these ancient trees are lush, shining with attractive beauty of youth. In a street park in Bath, there are more than a dozen trees with a diameter of 1.5 meters. How can they stand in the center of the city? According to the age of the city, Bath's birthday must be after them, as if the whole city was planned, laid out and built according to their growth and ecological environment.

Introduction to the living expenses of studying abroad in Britain

1. Accommodation fee

Accommodation is always the biggest cost of living, which varies greatly from place to place every month. Of course, London is the most expensive. If you live in a school dormitory, you can find the prices of different dormitories on the school website.

A rough estimate is:

350-600 pounds a month outside London.

600–1000 per month in London.

If you rent a house by yourself, you have to pay about 50- 100 pounds a month for water, electricity, heating and internet access.

Eat something

Eating is generally about 5- 10 kg per person per day. Of course, the two extremes are not under normal circumstances, such as one month 100 kg, eating out every day. It's more expensive to eat alone, and it's still very economical if two or three people cook together. The price difference between supermarkets is not very big.

3. Transportation costs

One advantage of schools in small cities: traffic basically depends on walking.

When the city is big, you have to go out by car, which is a big expense in a year, especially in London.

4. Mobile phone charges

It depends on the personal social circle. Some students only spend 5 pounds a month, while others need to spend 50 pounds a month. According to your own budget.

5. necessities of life

When I first came, I would spend a lot of money and buy all kinds of pots, pans and other necessities. It won't cost too much every month after that.

Step 6 travel

For those who don't travel to Europe, the cost of traveling is not small, depending on how many places you want to go.

Generally speaking, it is normal to weigh 70 Jin a day in Europe. (including transportation, guest house, McDonald's, scenic spots) live well and eat well. Souvenirs cost 65,438,000 a day.

7. Procurement

This is the most personalized project. Especially under the temptation of Christmas Boxing Day, it is incalculable to rely on your own desires for hundreds to thousands of pounds.

8. Entertainment

All kinds of fun, dinners, parties, a little, a little more, people-to-people gatherings.

Factors affecting the living expenses of studying abroad in Britain

The cost of living in Britain varies from region to region;

Generally speaking, the cost of living in Britain mainly includes clothing, food, housing, transportation, medical insurance and personal consumption. The living expenses given by British officials are generally divided into two types: London area and non-London area. The cost of living in London is about 865,438+00 per month, and the cost of living in non-London is about 665,438+00 per month. So students studying in London, such as London School of Economics and Political Science, King's College London, University College London, Imperial College London London, Royal holloway University and so on. Life is very stressful.

The cost of living in Britain varies from person to person;

Because every student who goes to study in Britain has a different lifestyle and different expenses. If students live on campus, the weekly rent is generally 60-90 pounds, while in London it is higher than 10-20 pounds. If students rent a house locally, the cost is relatively high and low. The average monthly expenditure of international students on food is generally 1 10. Others, such as transportation and pocket money, are average expenses every month 130. It can be roughly inferred that the living expenses of international students in China for nine months are usually around 4,500-5,500.