More and more foreign students experience their independent life in the quest to gain a western education. They 1 an unfamiliar culture, environment and social norms, while being away from family and friends. What would 2 overseas students do in their preparations to study overseasGet to know your new home before you land in it. There is no 3 for good preparation. Arm yourself with background knowledge by 4 information about the country you are going to. Learning about the history, culture, tradition, language and even details such as food, music, 5 , weather and social activities of your new host country is all essential. Thanks to the Internet, most of this can be found at the click of a 6 .Attitude is everything. Don"t underestimate the power of the mind in determining how events 7 . Decide how to approach any situation, before you are placed in it. For example, a positive attitude toward your new home and hosts will 8 .Pack using your head and your heart. It"s not easy being practical when deciding what to pack. Whatever you bring, make sure that will be something that you think might help your chances of 9 . This includes practical items such as study materials, old class notes, favorite textbooks or pens and even the contact details of previous teachers. Items such as an 10 with photographs of family can help you feel closer to home. 8（）