Many students studying abroad for the first time do not know what to bring in their luggage, hate to pretend to be a home, in response to this problem, to share one of the most complete pre-departure preparation for study abroad, I hope to help you.
Baggage preparation - practical-oriented
On the question of the baggage list, because Australia's basic supplies are not very expensive, according to the personal situation, it is best to prepare a little Australia and China are different things, such as 3-eye power converter sockets, personal care and skin care products, computers with the network cable telephone line and so on with a good! If you want to wear casual clothes, you should bring more, and less formal clothes. Gifts, there is no need to bring Chinese knots and other things, too many foreign countries, and foreigners do not have to send expensive gifts, postcards, stamps and other best.
Accommodation - pros and cons
There are several options for international students to stay in Australia:
Homestay: Due to the different living habits of Western and Chinese families, students who choose this type of accommodation should respect the landlord's habits. respect the landlord's habits, ask about anything before you act, and try not to return home late. The biggest problem is the food, not used to meat. Most westerners don't know how to cook Chinese food. The prices are different in different regions.
Boarding
School (boarding school): Boarding school management is not very strict, generally independent bedrooms, but also share common facilities, the distance is basically close to the school or shopping centers, the price is relatively the most expensive. The price is relatively the most expensive. Pay the accommodation fee by semester.
Sharing a house: If you are sharing a house with your classmates or friends, you should pay attention to some more comparisons and consider more factors, including the landlord, the price, and the living habits of the tenants.
Renting a house from an agent: Renting a house from an agent, pay attention to the appointment period, do not break the contract, looking for a shared tenant to understand each other, try to be familiar with the friends. If the house is empty and you need to buy furniture, you can look at the weekend newspaper and school advertisement boards, every week many places sell 2nd hand furniture on weekends.
Either accommodation is basically a weekly cost, with the rule that you need to pay a deposit for 2-4 weeks, and a fee up front each month. Always remember to ask for receipts, and contracts, to carefully understand the fine print, Australian schools have a responsible accommodation office, encountered unfair treatment must defend their rights, the school will contact the community or government departments to help resolve. If you are moving, tell your landlord at least two weeks in advance.
English learning--listening and practicing
Language centers are limited in what they can learn, so you need to look for opportunities to listen and practice on your own. You can participate in weekly activities organized by churches at your school, and you don't have to be a member to do so. The Western church can help you understand the local community, and the Chinese church can help each student to solve the difficulties of life. There are also exchange programs for local and international students at school, which you should actively learn about and participate in. You can also participate in the activities of the Chinese Student Association (CSA), which is a loose self-organized association in each school that keeps in touch with the embassy on a regular basis.
Banking issues - careful selection of banks, pay attention to details
Best to bring Australian dollars, most banks can not deposit U.S. dollars, some banks can be exchanged, the commission is high, St. George Bank and the Bank of China exchange rate is better. The best way to open an account to do card deposit in the school inside the bank, between different banks withdrawals of high commission. Generally have a student account, free of handling fees, interest tax, etc.. Australia's interest is complex, the deposit must look at the interest rate, different amounts in different periods inside a lot of interest rates, generally every 50,000 or so for an interest rate demarcation. Fixed-term deposits should be taken or transferred within a week after maturity, otherwise dozens of dollars of handling fees will be charged. Foreign wire transfers are cheap and there is no banknote transfer problem.
Transportation issues - comparing fares
All buses or trains run according to schedules, which are available for free at the stations, schools, and through the Internet you can check all the trips and flights. Weekend trips are rare, and you can get a better deal on tickets by buying a 10-trip ticket or a weekly or combined ticket. There are no discounts for international students or non-immigrants, and fare evasion is fined and recorded on your visa record. By train, note that off-peak hours in each area vary between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, and all off-peak fares are discounted by nearly 50%.
Driving problems - buy a car carefully, drive carefully
Chinese driver's license can be used. Getting a driver's license can be translated and notarized in China and then taken to Australia for use, or most directly to the local RTA (Australian Transport Authority) designated department to translate and then drive directly, at a cost of about $50. Many factors to consider when buying a car, it is best to find someone who knows how to look at the car. Basic insurance must be on, it is best to know a little knowledge of car repair, repair labor is very expensive there. If you get a local driver's license, you can use it as an ID card, so you don't have to carry your passport around.
Working in Australia - get a working visa first, then work
International students working in Australia must first apply for a working visa, and then go to the Inland Revenue Department to apply for a tax ID number. Remember that July is the tax refund month every year, and you need to get a tax refund if you buy something or work part-time for less than 6,000 dollars. If you are looking for a job in a big city, you can find an agent to look for a job for you, and the agent fee is small. Chinese workers are rarely taxed, which is very different from Western workers. School jobs are better, but they are few and far between. Temporary jobs such as research assistants and tutors pay the most.
Medical Issues--Medicine can be self-prepared
Overseas students' medical expenses can ensure that international students can see a doctor during the study period, free of charge, free of charge for colds and other minor illnesses, but not free of charge for other medicines, and dental care is very expensive and does not belong to the medical insurance, so it is best to look after your teeth when you leave the country. It is better to go abroad with good dental care. You must prepare a little daily medicine, especially for mosquito bites in summer. The first thing you need to do is to get a good deal on a new medical insurance policy, which you will have to pay every year.
The problem of transferring to another school is that the procedure is not complicated
As long as the school is open before the start of the school year, it is very convenient to transfer within the college, and it is not very difficult to transfer to different colleges. However, transferring from one school to another is not a problem except for the fact that there is not much credit reduction after 12 months of study is required.
Communication problems--Low long distance costs
Cell phone costs depending on how much you can choose to sign a contract with different companies, there is always a company that has a free time discounted network, and generally many Chinese students choose the OPTUS card, which has more free services. There are a lot of international calling cards in each city, often changing rates, but in general the cost is cheaper, the lowest call back to China about 0.1 yuan / minute
What to bring luggage for studying abroad
The first time you go abroad for a long time, it feels as if you want to move the whole family all together as if. So it's wise to be hands-on with things like packing. First of all, when you arrive in Australia, it's you who will be unpacking and organizing your luggage. If you don't know where everything you need to take is, how can you start your study abroad life properly? Secondly, at customs, if you are asked what this item is in this place and you can't tell us, you are in big trouble! In addition, please note that there is a limit to the free baggage on the plane, the baggage limit you should pay attention to, the general domestic airlines check-in baggage, economy class is 30KG, the student ticket is 40KG, and like the Qantas, JAL, SIA, these offshore companies, the economy class is generally 20KG, there is no student privilege.
Australian Customs' tagline is "Hurt Australia, or hurt your wallet".
Try not to bring food in your luggage to Australia. It's no exaggeration to say that Australian Customs is the strictest and most restrictive in the world, and they believe that food can carry incidentals that would multiply indefinitely in Australia, such as bacterial viruses, such as plant seeds. A friend, before she got on the plane, her mom put a big bag of cherries in her book bag for her, fearing she wouldn't want to buy cherries when she came to Australia. Turns out she didn't know and didn't declare it. The result was a tragic fine of more than 670 Australian dollars (equivalent to more than 4,000 yuan).
Although Australia is a highly liberal country, the penalties are quite strict if you break the law. Some customs officers, who know only two Chinese characters, "milk" and "meat", will ask you to pay a fine when they see it, and the slogan of the Australian Customs Service is "Hurt Australia, or hurt your wallet! The tagline is "Hurt Australia, or hurt your wallet". Of course, if you are already carrying them, you must declare them. Because the means of inspection are not only X-ray, manual touching, but also opening the bag and looking at it with your eyes, questioning, and of course, drug dogs and so on. When the customs ask you, must remember to look calm, do not because it is the first time to come to Australia or do not understand each other's words and fumbling, sweating, so even if you have no problem, others will come to check. Remember to fill out the entry card before entering the customs, some very basic information form, with everyone reading to the level of the university, to cope with such a form is not a problem, look carefully do not fill in the wrong on it, of course, fill in the wrong there are a lot of spare can take.
What to bring when flying
Slippers: Some international flights do not provide thick socks in economy class, so it's necessary to bring a pair of thin disposable slippers from the hotel so that your feet can relax for a few hours.
Belt: Sitting for long periods of time, especially in a cramped airplane seat, is not too much of a punishment. A rigid belt used in physical therapy to cinch the waist can provide good protection and prevent injury.
Gas pillow: buy some good quality, but only twenty or thirty dollars, the material is thick and soft, can be used for a long time without leakage. Do not blow too much inflation, can give the neck a good support.
Eye mask: the machine may not be issued. Use the self-provided, elasticity, size, thickness can be decided by yourself, much more comfortable. Portable DVD: bring two or three favorite discs, time is much easier to pass.
mp3: the same reason as above, in addition, with an eye mask to listen to mp3, there is a very good hypnotic effect.
Small bottle of flower water: fresh flavor, refreshing. What's more, in the case of tight spaces, you have to be prepared, because it is likely to run into a variety of "flavor" of the neighbors. It can help you to effectively isolate them.
Face masks: the simplest hydrating ones will do. On airplanes it's easy to dry out your skin. It's easy and practical to put one on while you sleep.
Small packages of skincare and makeup. Going to the restroom before getting off the plane to tidy yourself up and put on a simple makeup can make you look radiant.
What to put in your suitcase when you go abroad
A, medicine
1, anti-inflammatory fever: anti-inflammatory drugs 5 packets, 2 packets of cold medicine.
2, clearing the heat and detoxification category: 15 bottles of dihuang pills, niu huang detoxification medicine 6 packets, Huo Xiang Zhengqi capsule
3, the other: Sanli pain 3 packets, 1 packet of Xismin, morbidin 1 packet, 1 packet of Huanglianxin, 3 packets of toothache medication, 21 gold Vitamin 5 bottles
4, topical: Daktariin 1, dermatophyte 1, 1 bottle of wind essential oils, 1 bottle of safflower oil, 1 band aid, body temperature gauge 1, eye drops 3 bottles
2, daily necessities
1, 1 toothpaste, 1 toothbrush, a small soap 1, shampoo, hair care each bottle, towel 5, 2 mouth cups, 1 transparent soap.
2, a set of skin care (cleanser + toner + lotion + cleansing mask + hydrating mask + exfoliating cream), a set of color (foundation + loose powder + lipstick + lipstick + lip gloss + mascara + bright cream + eyebrow pencil + eyeshadow), a set of eyebrow tools, a set of manicure tools, a bottle of nail water and nail polish, a bottle of germanium mileage, a number of packets of blotting paper.
3, hygiene products: a small number of Kleenex, shower cap 1, a set of cotton swabs, a small hair dryer and hair and body equipment, hair accessories, mirrors and combs each a needle and thread bag, a Swiss army knife, a pair of scissors,
4, care solution), contact lenses 2 pairs of eyeglasses, glasses, sunglasses, 1 pair of
three, bedding (with or without can be) )
1, mercerized surface sheets 2, quilt cover 2, pillowcase 4
four, clothing
1, bra 7, panties 14, 14 pairs of socks, stockings a up to a set of warm underwear, pajamas 3 sets, sweater pullover 4, casual pants 7, 4 jeans, spring and fall jackets, shirts 4, spring and fall casual clothes 3, sportswear a, winter jackets 3 sets, 10 long and short T-shirts, 5 undershirts, 2 scarves, 1 pair of gloves, a number of scarves, 3 skirts, a sandal hat
5, footwear
1, 2 pairs of sneakers
2, 2 pairs of casual shoes
3, a pair of winter shoes
4, 3 pairs of sandals
5, 2 pairs of flip-flops
Six, bag category
1, 2 school bags, 1 woven bag, 1 cross-body bag, 1 fanny pack, 1 large handbag, 1 large suitcase, 1 wallet, 2 small cosmetic bags
Seven, documents
1, passport, letter of acceptance, receipt of fees, notarization of qualifications and degrees, notarization of transcripts, notarization of other certificates, ielts originals, exit card, 20 two-inch photographs, a variety of mailing addresses and telephone numbers, photos of relatives
3 pairs of winter shoes, 3 pairs of sandals, 1 pair of sandals, 2 pairs of slippers
5 pairs of slippers
Six. and telephone numbers, photos of loved ones
Eight, stationery and books
1, 10 blue ballpoint pens, 3 red, 3 black and blue pens, 4 pencils, a bottle of certificate repair liquid, 1 pen belt, 1 solid glue, double-sided tape and transparent adhesive each, 3 folders, 3 notebooks, erasers 1, 2 small posts
2, 1 set of IELTS software. Oxford English Dictionary 1, Quick Translate 1
3, notebook
4, binder and loose-leaf paper, hole punch
Boys' Luggage List
Generally do not need to bring medication, NORMALLY, the weather in Australia is better than in China. It is recommended to bring a computer that supports Chinese system, or bring a Chinese platform software (win2000) If you are a computer enthusiast, you can prepare a hard
disk for files.
1. Daily medicines
Aspirin, cold and flu medicines, skin medicines, anti-inflammatory medicines, flavonoids
21 Vitamins (vitamins) 2 bottles /*Note: Australian food is deficient in certain vitamins, which can cause hair loss.
Thermometer
2. Software
Chinese Star 97 RichWin
Programming software, such as VC, BC
MatLab (Full version better)
Mathematica
PhotoShop5.0. AutoCAD
Origin
Familiar software
Thirty selected pirated CDs /*Please use the undeclared lane when going through customs. Puppies can't smell CDs.
Operating system--Chinese platform
OFFICE 97 or 2000
Pirated NT
Genuine LINUX software and books
Detailed UNIX books; a bunch of other advanced computer books
3. Folders
Important documents Passport, acceptance letters, certificates, etc.
Important documents
Important documents
Passport, acceptance letters, certificates, certificates, etc. Acceptance letter, various certificates, notarized, transcripts, graduation certificate
Make a copy ,separate it
Official transcripts, degree certificates, various notarized /* for further application to the school.
Address book of classmates, important friends and relatives
20 two-inch photos
4. Books
Mathematical handbook
English-Chinese Technical Dictionary (National Defense Science and Technology Publishing House)/English-Chinese Dictionary of Science and Technology
Two English dictionaries/English-English dictionaries; New English-Chinese Dictionary; Chinese word dictionary
Graduation thesis, published articles, and other documents
This is the first time that you will need a copy of your thesis or thesis. Thesis, published articles,
More reference books on professional classics
Detailed recipes or a list written by your mother
Chinese pastime novels (Jin Yong's complete works are preferred)
One pair of Weiqi; Chess books
Signature pens/ballpoint pens (10 pcs.)
Calculator with functions
Erasers, pencils (with functions). Eraser, pencil (with enough lead)
1 durable bag (important!) Clothes
One or two suits
Coat or trench coat
Down jacket or leather jacket
Thin sweater/wool sweater
Gloves, scarf, hat
Thick jacket-3pcs and casual wear
Undergarments-6 pcs. (crew neck or collarless) 12 pcs
Shirts 4 pcs; jerseys and pants (for kickers)
All in one swimsuit (mandatory for those who live by the sea)
Jeans 7 or 8 pcs
White cotton socks - 10 pairs.
Sports shoes, travel shoes, leather shoes, sandals - 2 pairs each /* soccer shoes do not forget
Sun hat, sunglasses; umbrella; rain shoes
slippers (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Towel, toothbrush, toothpaste; razor or scissors (consider bringing barber's kit)
Shampoo (one bottle of Oni soap), soap
6. Bedding
2-3 sheets; blanket/towel quilt; one duvet cover; 2 pillowcases
pillowcase (bring or not); one bath towel, condoms
Multiple Towels /*Note: Many school dormitories provide quilts, so please ask first. You can also buy them in Australia. It's very cheap.
7. Tools
Pop song tapes, CDs
Pictures of your girlfriend or wife; pictures of your family and friends (a photo album)
Radio player; a camera (digital camera preferred)
Charger (200-250V) and rechargeable batteries; a portable music player
A small head for repairing computers. A screwdriver. A wrench and vise for repairing bicycles
8. Money
$30 in change (for phone calls, trolleys, etc)
The maximum amount you can carry is 10,000 Australian dollars, and you will need to fill in a declaration form if you have more than that. (If you have a lot of dollars, just bring them here and keep them hidden)
9. Other
Dental checkups
Eyeglasses - more than two pairs of spectacles
Doctor's optometry
10. Food
Australia does not allow any living animals or plants to enter the country. Therefore, you may have problems with tea.
Southern students can take the risk of bringing three bottles of chili sauce. (I bring it every time, and I go through the undeclared port.)
11. Things you don't need to bring
Electrical appliances - the plugs here are shaped differently from those at home, so you need to buy an adapter socket.
Pens
Printing paper (free)
Cooking utensils: No round-bottomed ones. Flat-bottomed ones are preferred. Consider bringing a small pressure cooker. Buy a rice cooker when you come to Australia.
Overall description: It is recommended to bring one or two suitcases, each filled to the equivalent of 40kg. Check in. Another handheld shoulder carry two small bags of about ten kilograms.