<p>I would recommend looking into the Global ATM Alliance to avoid ATM fees. It’s a group of major international banks that allows customers to use their ATM card or debit card at another bank within the Global ATM Alliance with no International ATM Access fees. For example, people that have an account with Bank of America arent charged any withdrawal fee when using Barclays ATMs in the UK or Deutsche Bank ATMs in Germany. [Banking</a> And Money Tips For Study Abroad Students | The Study Abroad Blog](<a href=“The Study Abroad Blog - Nate Nault”>The Study Abroad Blog - Nate Nault)</p>
<p>Having studied abroad in China I know it can be difficult (although not impossible) to get certain toiletry items there and in other Asian countries. Deodorant, especially Western brands, can be hard to find so I’d recommend bringing extra if you’re particular. While I don’t have any experience with this, many of my female friends said it’s also hard to find their usual feminine products in China and they were all glad they packed a large supply from home. I wrote a pretty extensive packing list after being abroad in both Scotland and China that you may find useful - [The</a> Study Abroad Packing List - What to Pack | The Study Abroad Blog](<a href=“The Study Abroad Blog - Nate Nault”>The Study Abroad Blog - Nate Nault)</p>