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Erasmus is a great opportunity to go see other countries within the European Union, learn a new language, make new friends, and embellish your CV.
Things can get a little complicated on the practical side, however. From filing your application and asking for a grant to getting a European Health Insurance Card, preparing for the year abroad is generally a bureaucratic nightmare.
It doesn't end at the paperwork, however. Tech gadgets and the other things you bring along can make or break your year studying abroad.
From pocket scanners to space-saving cameras, we rounded up some of the gadgets that will make your year abroad a successful one.
A digital luggage scale
Scales are a necessity when travelling, if only to have a rough idea of what you're able to bring along — either to or from your host country. Regular scales, however, are not only space-hungry, but also heavy items that none of us will be able to fit in a 20kg bag. The tech industry has our backs with this digital scale, which accurately measures the weight of your bag, and can also fit in it.
Dunheger Digital Luggage Scale, £10.90, available at Amazon UK
An international plug adapter
A plug adapter is a must-have when travelling abroad. Sure, you can try to find a place that sells them in your host city, but you run the risk of not finding one before technology fails you. So buy yourself some peace of mind before you leave with this international adaptor, which will last you for the entirety of your trip, and also has practical 2 USB slots.
Lecxci AC Universal World Travel Adaptor, £17.99, available at Amazon UK
A portable charger
Power banks aren't just practical for those of us addicted to battery-consuming apps like Pokémon Go. They're also extremely practical when deadlines are looming, and you're stuck at the library trying to finish coursework, or when on a week-end trip in an unknown city.
During your studies abroad, you'll inevitably use apps like Google Maps or Google Translate, which will kill your battery in no time. So, to avoid getting completely lost in a foreign city, where they speak a language you're not fluent in, do yourself a favour, and buy yourself one.
Anker's lipstick-sized power bank is an amazing choice, as it will charge your phone several times over, and takes no space in your day bag.
Anker PowerCore+ mini Lipstick-Sized Power-Bank, £13.99, available at Amazon UK
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