Transcript READY FOR THE LIFE DOWN UNDER?! AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! OI

By Erica Moore
Australia Student
Ambassador, 2011
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Heaps of diverse ecosystems, animals, surfing and agriculture!
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“Easy going” lifestyle
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English-speaking
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Warmer climate
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Central location to
travel to other
countries such as
Indonesia, New Zealand
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15% are international students
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Emphasis on independence and research
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Fewer class hours than in Canada. Each class is once a
week with a lecture/seminar and a tutorial.
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Assessment through papers, mid- and end-of-semester
exams. Less assessments than in Canada.
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No grade inflation – your final mark is your mark!
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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
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YOU MUST HAVE
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A Confirmation of Enrolment from your Australian University (CoE)
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Overseas Student Health Cover age (contact your destination
university)
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Passport & Drivers license (Make copies to put in your suitcases, carry
on and give one to your roommate if you have one!)
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Credit card
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Exchange rate: CAN$1 buys AUD $0.96;
•visit: www.xe.com
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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.
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WORKING:
- With a student visa you can work 20 hours/week
and full time during breaks, once enrolled
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AUD $6,000 per semester (average)
- food, travel, activities, etc.
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Home stay: AUD$110-$270 per week
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Hostels and guesthouses: AUD$80-$135 per
week
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Shared rental accommodation: AUD$70$250+ per week
(RECOMMENDED! You’ll meet heaps of
people!)
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APPLY!
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Canadian student loans
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Scholarships database:
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
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Try to travel the country, it’s beautiful!
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Australia has all the modern transportation
methods of a developed country
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You can buy rail passes that allow unlimited
trips: http://www.railaustralia.com.au/
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Cheap plane tickets can be purchased from
discount airlines (Jet Star, Virgin Blue, V
Australia, etc.)
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Most major cities have local public
transportation with buses or trams.
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Melbourne
 The Outback
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Byron Bay
 Sydney
Gold Coast
(Surfers Paradise)
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Darwin
 Brisbane
 Cairns
(Great Barrier Reef)
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Immediately, have your parents look for cheap return
flights; most companies will notify you if a 'price drops' so
sign up for their newsletters.
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Visit your family physician! Get caught up on travel shots;
renew prescriptions for the length of time you will be
away.
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Healthcare Coverage - check with your parents to see if
their health plan covers you while at school/away.
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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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THINGS TO TAKE FROM HOME THAT ARE EXPENSIVE DOWN THERE!
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check your airline for luggage allowance and do not over pack or they will charge
you $100.00 for each additional suit case!
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- 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)