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Moving to Puerto Rico

Eight Great Reasons to Move to Puerto Rico

Moving to Puerto Rico is an attractive proposition for many people, but especially for Americans living on the US mainland. For them, moving to Puerto Rico is like moving to a tropical island while essentially staying at home. So what other reasons are there for moving to Puerto Rico? Send My Bag has the answer with our list of the best reasons to move to Puerto Rico.

Prep for Uni Parents Guide

Preparing for University: Parents' Guide

You have seen your child through every stage of their education, offering all the support you can give along the way. As you child heads off to university or college, however, you must inevitably take a step back. But, there is still plenty you can do before your child leaves home to get them equipped for university. Send My Bag brings you the ultimate guide to helping your child prepare for and settle into university life.

Bad A Level Results

Bad A Level Results - What Should You Do Next?

Recovering after a set of bad A Level results is all about taking control of the situation. Feel free to be disappointed, upset or angry, but don’t let these emotions prevent you from carving another path for your future. If you never imagined an alternative to your original career plan, now is the time to get your thinking cap on. You should decide whether you still have the same end goal for your career or whether there is actually something else you would like to do instead. To help you decide, Send My Bag has put together a list of some of the many options for school leavers.

UCAS Clearing

UCAS Clearing: Everything You Need to Know

Not getting the A Level results you need for your university of choice may feel like the end of life as you know it. But it’s really not. Sure, things aren’t going to plan, but it’s easy to get your life back on track through the helpful process of UCAS Clearing. Wondering what Clearing is all about? Send My Bag is here to help with everything you need to know.

Best Theme Parks Orlando

Best Theme Parks in Orlando

Orlando is defined by its theme parks, which are arguably some of the best in the world. Orlando is the place to submerge yourself in the worlds of much-loved cartoon and film characters, from Harry Potter, to Mickey and Minnie Mouse, to Spiderman and the Hulk. You can spend your days going on thrilling rides, sliding down water chutes, swimming with dolphins, eating at fun themed restaurants and meeting your favourite characters in person! With over a dozen theme parks in Orlando, it may be difficult to choose between them. Send My Bag is here to help with its list of the best theme parks in Orlando.

What to Take to Uni

What to Take to University

Deciding what to take to college or university can seem daunting when faced with an empty suitcase or a pile of cardboard boxes. If this is your freshman/first year, you won’t really know what to expect from college/ university so won’t know exactly what you will need to take with you. Thoughts of being away home may tempt you to pack too much as you begin to realise there is really nothing you can live without. At Send My Bag we have been there, done that and are here to help you with our university and college packing checklist, which will help you identify the most important items to pack.

Moving to France

Moving to France: 7 Things to Bear in Mind

Moving to France is a dream for many craving a slower, more family-orientated pace of life and the chance to swap microwave dinners for the finer things in life. France can certainly offer all that, and more, but you should be aware of some of the country’s idiosyncrasies that may or may not make your move to France slightly more irksome than expected.

Moving Abroad Alone

Moving Abroad Alone: The Pros and Cons

Moving abroad alone takes the uncertainty of moving abroad to a whole new level. Not only do you have to find your way around a new town or city and adjust to a foreign culture, but you have to deal with acute loneliness and having no one to look to for support, in the early days at least. But, if you manage to deal with all that, you will find that moving abroad alone is a fascinating, character-building experience that you will be very glad you had. To help you decide whether or not you are up to the challenge of moving abroad alone, Send My Bag has put together a handy list of pros and cons.

Advan and Disadvan Study Abroad

Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad

The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad have to be weighed up when making a decision about whether or not to study abroad. The advantages of studying abroad include learning a new language, boosting your résumé and experiencing new things, while the disadvantages include crippling homesickness, high costs and cultural barriers. Send My Bag will explore each of these advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad in more detail.

Moving to America

How to Move to America: A Starter Guide

Moving to America is still a very exciting prospect for people of many nationalities around the world. You can read our blog on the numerous reasons for moving to the USA to find out why. If you have decided to join the one million plus people who move to America each year, there are a number of steps you will need to take to make sure your dream is fulfilled. Send My Bag has put together a list of those steps to show you how to move to America and to set you off on the right track.

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