Your guide to Christ's College 2024 – International

Physical supports • Eat in a healthy way and get plenty of rest • Identify any problems – for example, binge eating – and make plans to manage them • Find safe and fun ways to exercise on a regular basis • Bring a sufficient supply of necessary medications from your home country Useful links for information about Christchurch: https://www.ccc.govt.nz/culture-and- community/christchurch http://www.christchurchnz.com/what-to- see-and-do/ https://www.christchurchtop10.co.nz/ sightseeing http://www.christchurcheducated.co.nz/ http://www.christchurcheducated.co.nz/ play/christchurch-educated-international- student-association/

• Be patient; do not try to understand everything immediately; identify what helps you manage stress • Identify ways of thinking positively; foster your sense of humour; do not take things too seriously; give yourself permission to fail • Investigate facts Social supports • Identify your sources of support (programme staff, other participants, friends and family at home, academic advisers, etc.) and the types of support that each can best offer • Plan in advance how you will keep in contact with family and friends while in New Zealand • Do not isolate yourself! Seek out friends and groups that share your interests and can facilitate your participation in social circles

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