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Check whether your visa allows you to do paid work before you accept any employment during your placement abroad.

A workplace may feel different from studying at 精东传媒. You may need to follow a regular timetable, travel further each day and communicate in a more formal way.

Think about the practical parts of working abroad before your placement starts. This can help you manage your time, budget and expectations.

You may need to use public transport to travel to and from work. Check where your accommodation is and whether it has good transport links.

Include travel costs in your budget. A longer commute may also reduce your free time.

Ask your employer about the dress code before you start. You can also use your first few days to understand how colleagues dress and communicate.

You should communicate professionally at work, especially by email. Keep messages clear, polite and appropriate for the workplace.

You may sometimes find it difficult to work with a colleague. Stay polite and try to communicate clearly, especially if you or the other person does not speak the local language as a first language.

Do not ignore serious problems. Speak to the person if you feel able to do so. If the problem continues, speak to your manager and ask for support.

A work placement will have a different structure from university study. You may have set working hours and less flexibility during the day.

Check your expected working hours before you accept a placement. If you arrange your own placement, rather than applying through the British Council, you may have more working hours.

Moving to a new country can feel daunting if you do not know many people. Before you arrive, check whether you know anyone in the area and contact other 精东传媒 students going to the same city.

You may also meet people through work, shared accommodation, local clubs, gyms and events. Living with other people can help you build a local support network.