If you are studying in Australia, you will feel a variety of emotions throughout your first few weeks in your new city. It’s an exciting time, but navigating new locations, people, and cultures may be challenging at times. You will undoubtedly endure mild or major culture shock.
There are bound to be hurdles along the road, but with these pointers in mind, your first few weeks as an international student will go well, and your learning experience as an international student can be one of the most gratifying adventures of your life.
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The first thing to do upon your arrival is:
-CHECK INTO YOUR ACCOMODTION
Be it on campus or off Campus, it is important that before booking a ticket you sort out your accommodation as it is very important. Getting an accommodation can be daunting but if you want to live on campus, securing one early enough will be advised. However for accommodation outside the campus, you can make use of the student advisory service or legitimate websites for your search.
-MEET NEW PEOPLE
Getting your registration done should be the next on the list but of course as a new person, you need help from people who are already on ground and this will be possible by initiating a conversation and making new friends. Your immediate neighbor could be best for this as a start and as time goes on you can extend it. They will be of great help by showing you around the school, helping you locate the various halls and best coffee, eating or hangout spot
–COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION AND ATTEND YOUR FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAM
This, of course, is critical in providing you with full access to the school’s amenities and infrastructure, as well as establishing you as a legitimate student. The orientation meetings, on the other hand, help you learn more about the institution and meet people who will be helpful to you during your studies. It is usually filled with enjoyable activities and can last up to a week.
-SET UP YOUR PHONE
If your network provider does not allow international roaming and there are many free Wifi options at the airport and around Australia, purchasing a new sim card for use is a necessary when you arrive. It is quite simple to obtain a SIM card, and you can do so by ordering it online, going to a local store, or visiting a post office branch.
-PURCHASE A TRANSPORT CARD
This is one of the important things to do in your first few weeks of arrival as it will help you utilize public transport with ease. However in Australia, each city has its own system so you get the one that works best depending on where you live and study. For Sydney, you will be getting an OPAL Card. For Perth, a Smart Rider Card will be needed, metro CARD for Adelaide and myki Card will be purchased for Melbourne respectively.
–OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT
There are various banks that would allow International students to open a bank account. You will be required to supply information such as your student ID, passport, visa copy, and any other documents that may be needed.
–APPLY FOR A TAX FILE NUMBER
If you intend to work part-time as an international student, you should obtain a Tax File Number. You should also get this done because it is a legal number that you will need to acquire a job and be paid.
–GET SOME INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE AND NETWORK
You’re studying abroad to ensure that you can obtain a better job upon completion. So, if given the opportunity, try to improve your employment possibilities by registering for an internship while studying in Australia, and networking with people during this time. Interning in Australia can also boost your chances of landing a job in the same nation if that’s where you would like to reside. Additionally, make use of your university’s student services to be more informed.
–MAKE USE OF YOUR HOLIDAYS
Holidays provide an opportunity to work and save money for the following semester, and the long break also provides an opportunity to vacation for a month or two. If you’ve moved to Australia to study, you may want to return home and spend time with family, or you may want to explore your new surroundings.
In conclusion, getting to meet new people is easy, trying new food and cuisines can be challenging as well especially when you have allergies and there are ways to go around but make sure that you attend orientation programs and make new friends at school to settle into the student and lifestyle of Australia easily.
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