1, luggage preparation-practical

With regard to the luggage list, since the basic items in Australia are not very expensive, according to personal circumstances, it is best to prepare something different between Australia and China, such as three-eye power adapter, personal care skin care products, computer network cable and telephone line. Wear more casual clothes and less formal clothes. As for gifts, you don't need to bring Chinese knots or anything. There are too many foreign countries, so it is best not to send expensive gifts, postcards, stamps and the like when communicating with foreigners.

2. Accommodation-each has its advantages and disadvantages.

There are several options for international students to stay in Australia:

Host family (living with local residents), boarding school (boarding school), sharing, renting from an intermediary,

No matter what kind of accommodation, it is basically a weekly fee, which requires a deposit of 2-4 weeks and a monthly fee. Remember to ask for the receipt and contract, and learn the details carefully. Australian schools have accommodation offices. If they are treated unfairly, they must defend their rights. The school will contact the community or government departments to help solve it. If you want to move, tell the landlord at least two weeks in advance.

3, English learning-listen more and practice more.

The content of language center learning is very limited, so we need to find opportunities to listen and practice more. You can participate in the weekly activities organized by the church at school, and you don't have to join a club. Western churches can learn about the local society, while China churches can help every student solve their life difficulties. The school also has exchange programs between local students and international students, so we should actively understand and participate. You can also participate in the activities of China Student Union. The China Students' Union of each school is a loose association organized spontaneously, and keeps in touch with the embassy regularly.

4, the bank problem-carefully choose the bank, pay attention to the details.

It's best to bring Australian dollars. Most banks can't deposit US dollars, and some banks can exchange them. The handling fee is high. The exchange rates between St George's Bank and China Bank are better. It's best to open an account in the school bank for card deposit, and the handling fee for withdrawing money between different banks is high. Generally, there are student accounts, free of charge, interest tax and so on. Australia's interests are complex. Be sure to see the interest on deposits. There are many kinds of interest rates in different periods and different amounts. Generally, every 50,000 yuan is an interest rate boundary. After the time deposit expires, it should be withdrawn or transferred within one week, otherwise a handling fee of tens of yuan will be charged. Foreign wire transfer is very cheap, and there is no problem of converting money into foreign exchange.

5, traffic problems-compare fares

All buses or trains run according to the timetable. The timetable is at the station, and the school can get it free of charge. All trains and flights can be inquired through the network. There are few trains on weekends, so you can buy a 10 ticket or a weekly ticket or a joint ticket. Non-immigrant students have no discount, and evasion will be fined and recorded in the visa record. It should be noted that off-peak hours in each region range from 8: 00 a.m. to 9: 00 a.m., and all fares are nearly 50% off-peak hours.

6, driving problems-buy a car carefully, drive carefully.

China driver's license is fine. You can translate and notarize the driver's license in China and take it to Australia for use, or you can drive directly after translation in the local RTA (Australian Transportation Bureau). The cost is around 50 yuan. There are many factors to consider when buying a car. You'd better find someone who knows cars. You must bring basic insurance, and you'd better know a little about car maintenance, because the maintenance labor there is very expensive. If it is the best local driver's license, it can be used as an ID card without carrying a passport with you.

7. the problem of working-first get a work permit, then go to work.

International students working in Australia must first apply for a work visa, and then go to the tax bureau to apply for the tax number. Remember that July is the tax refund month every year, and you must apply for a tax refund if you buy something or work less than 6000 yuan. Looking for a job in a big city, you can find an intermediary to find a job, and the agency fee is a bit. China workers seldom pay taxes, which is very different from western workers. The work in the school is good, but it is rare. Temporary jobs such as research assistants and tutors have the highest salary.

8, medical problems-drugs can bring their own.

The medical expenses of international students can ensure that foreign students can prescribe medicines for minor illnesses such as colds during their study, and other medicines are not free. Dental care is very expensive and does not belong to medical insurance. It is best to look after your teeth abroad. You must have some daily medicines, especially those for mosquito bites in summer. Medical insurance is also paid when the insurance is renewed every year.

9, the transfer problem-the procedure is not complicated.

It is not difficult to transfer from different colleges as long as it is convenient to transfer within the college before the start of school. However, in addition to 12 months of study, there are many problems of credit reduction and exemption in different schools.

10, communication problem-low long-distance tariff

According to the cost of mobile phones, you can choose different companies to sign contracts. There are always companies with free time discount networks. Generally speaking, many students in China choose OPTUS card, which provides more free services. There are many international long-distance telephone cards in each city, and the rate often changes, but in general, the cost is relatively cheap, and the lowest call back to China is about 0. 1 yuan/minute.