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ARE YOU READY FOR LIFE
DOWN UNDER?!
AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE! OI OI OI!!!
By Erica MooreAustralia Student Ambassador, 2011
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DID YOU KNOW…
Australia’s land mass is 7.7 million sq. kilometers – equivalent to the continental US and the population is just over 20 million –
roughly the same population as New York state.
The Union Jack on the Australian Flag indicates ties to Britain, the seven sided Federation Star represents 6 states and 2 territories, and the Southern Cross is the key navigational
element in the Southern Hemisphere sky.
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WHY AUSTRALIA IS A GREAT PLACE TO STUDY
Heaps of diverse ecosystems, animals, surfing and agriculture!
“Easy going” lifestyle
English-speaking
Warmer climate
Central location to travel to other countries such as Indonesia, New Zealand
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‘UNI’
15% are international students
Emphasis on independence and research
Fewer class hours than in Canada. Each class is once a week with a lecture/seminar and a tutorial.
Assessment through papers, mid- and end-of-semester exams. Less assessments than in Canada.
No grade inflation – your final mark is your mark!
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VISAS 3 months before you go, apply for a student visa
Apply online at: www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm - Australia Visas; service available Mon-Fri from 10am-5pm 1 905 280-1437
YOU MUST HAVE
• A Confirmation of Enrolment from your Australian University (CoE)
• Overseas Student Health Cover age (contact your destination university)
• Passport & Drivers license (Make copies to put in your suitcases, carry on and give one to your roommate if you have one!)
• Credit card
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How much money will I need and can I work?
Exchange rate: CAN$1 buys AUD $0.96; •visit: www.xe.com
MONEY:- Go to your home bank and order $ 200.00 in Australian money; and $200.00 in US money for airport misc., expenses traveling down and back.- Use your Visa for most items. Purchases with Visa are insured/covered and you don't have to worry about loosing cash.- Go online and find a bank close to your university and open an account with a debit card when you arrive.
WORKING: - With a student visa you can work 20 hours/week and full time during breaks, once enrolled
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Cost of living
AUD $6,000 per semester (average)- food, travel, activities, etc.
Home stay: AUD$110-$270 per week
Hostels and guesthouses: AUD$80-$135 per week
Shared rental accommodation: AUD$70-$250+ per week
(RECOMMENDED! You’ll meet heaps of people!)
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Need a little financial help?
Canadian student loans
Scholarships database: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
APPLY!
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Travel – How to’s Try to travel the country, it’s beautiful!
Australia has all the modern transportation methods of a developed country
You can buy rail passes that allow unlimited trips: http://www.railaustralia.com.au/
Cheap plane tickets can be purchased from discount airlines (Jet Star, Virgin Blue, V Australia, etc.)
Most major cities have local public transportation with buses or trams.
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Cool Places to Visit!
Melbourne
Byron Bay
Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise)
Darwin
The Outback
Sydney
Brisbane
Cairns(Great Barrier Reef)
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Some things to know before you go!
Immediately, have your parents look for cheap return flights; most companies will notify you if a 'price drops' so sign up for their newsletters.
Visit your family physician! Get caught up on travel shots; renew prescriptions for the length of time you will be away.
Healthcare Coverage - check with your parents to see if their health plan covers you while at school/away. Australia Universities requires that you purchase their health coverage
($220.00). Contact the university you are attending to do this before you go.
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What do I bring?!! THINGS TO TAKE FROM HOME THAT ARE EXPENSIVE DOWN THERE!
- check your airline for luggage allowance and do not over pack or they will charge you $100.00 for each additional suit case! -
- toiletries -good walking sneakers -strong back pack -YOUR LAPTOP!- international plug adapter - flip flops!
- - Over the door hooks, gives you extra space to hang stuff (Dollar Store)
CELL PHONES – BUY ONE THERE!!Cheap to purchase and pay as you go ($30)
RESIDENCE/CAMPUS:- Ask about LINEN and COOKING PACKAGES - they supply sheets, pots and pans for a fee - Groceries: Wooly’s (Woolworth’s) and Coles are the cheapest – AND they deliver!- Buy a fan A.S.A.P. ! It can get pretty hot! (no air conditioners @ Uni)
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SAFE TRAVELS!