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Preparing for your journey as an international student in Louisiana is an exciting and transformative experience./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0 However, to make the most of your time at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, it is crucial to be well-prepared. We highly recommend reviewing this page thoroughly before arriving at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0 For any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our International Student Services office at nicholls.iss@nicholls.edu./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0 Maintaining communication with our office is essential for a smooth transition to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/n/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/n/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t While you won’t be able to bring everything on this list, these items are highly recommended/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u2014if not essential/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u2014for your on-campus stay at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0 If you would like to call ahead to ask about these items specifically, please don/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u2019t hesitate to ask or email housing@nicholls.edu./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0 To ensure the safety and security of all residents there are items that have been deemed as potential fire hazards, and therefore are not allowed in the residence halls at any time. The Office of Residential Living will conduct periodical residence hall room safety inspections to ensure the safety of all residents. Here are some of the most common items/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840//appliances that are prohibited: The weather in southern Louisiana is often hot/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0(25 to 32 Celsius degree) and humid, so you should bring appropriate clothes: shorts, T-shirts, and other lightweight clothing./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0 Also, be sure to bring a bathing suit to take advantage of outdoor swimming opportunities in the Louisiana/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840//Florida area./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0 Winters are usually very mild, but it can get cold at times. It does not snow in southern Louisiana. Rarely will the weather be colder than 10 degrees Celsius. However, be sure to bring a jacket, sweaters, and long pants for the winter months./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0 You will also find warm clothes helpful while attending classes at indoor campus locations./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0 While it is important to prepare in advance, you will also be able to obtain some clothing items in Thibodaux./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/n/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t Make sure to bring enough money to cover the educational and living expenses of your first semester at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½. You are required to pay tuition, fees, housing and food service charges in full upon beginning classes at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½./international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u00a0What Should I Bring With Me?/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/n/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/n/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/t
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You should also plan to carry with you a certain amount of money in the form of cash (U.S. dollars) and traveler/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u2019s checks. It is not a good idea to carry more than US$200 in cash. Traveler/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u2019s checks in dollars are considered safe. You and your family can judge how much spending money you should have available for travel and personal expenses. If you plan to stay in an off-campus apartment, you should bring approximately $1,500 for immediate apartment/international/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/4840/u2019s deposit, food and miscellaneous move-in expenses. Exchange of foreign currency to U.S. dollars should be done prior to arrival.