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Tips and Tricks for International Students in Australia
First time in Australia? Few tips for you
Being an international student in Australia, I went though many ups and downs. I would like to share some important information with you and provide you with vital tips and tricks for survival in Australia.
1. Finding Accomondation ?
Answer: a) Best website - www.realestate.com.au and also www.domain.com.au
b) Uni - Notice board (most of the uni's have notice boards where you can find heaps of available accommodation. Most Unis also have online boards which you can access online before you come to Australia and hence make arrangements for yourself even before you land in Australia) usually near to student council offices and most unis have their own housing websites.
Word of Advice regarding accommodation
It would be very beneficial for you to live as near as possible to the university. If you cannot afford to live near the university campus, then live a few suburbs away from the university and commute to and from the university using a bicycle. I know many people who live far from the university but I still prefer living near the university because of the associated benefits. I will writing a more detailed article regarding living and lodging in Sydney.
2. Transportation ?
Answer: Best part I like is that you do not need to buy diffrent tickets for Bus, Tram, ferries and Train. Same ticket works for you everywhere in public transport. International students please remember that there is no concession tickets for you.
More info can be found at http://www.131500.info/realtime/default.asp
You even have a online trip planner.
3. Job Search ? What kind of jobs are in demand?
Answer: Best two sites are
a) www.seek.com.au
b) www.mycareer.com.au
Unis also have their own job boards. Keep an eye on them too.
Getting a professional job in your own field is a little bit difficult but not impossible. Most students from the sub-continent do not have the skills to make a good resume and give the right answers to all the knotty questions most employers ask in the interviews. If you are an international student, chances are that you will have a twenty hours per week work restriction on your visa. The study load combined with work rights limitations makes it very hard to find a job because most employers want full time employees. I will be providing more information on how to get a good job in Australia and how to make a good resume. Keep checking my blog.
4. Weather & Clothing
Answer: The weather is quite moderate through out the year in Sydney depending upon where you live. The farther you live from the coast, the more colder/warmer it is depending upon what weather conditions. In Melbourne it is very cold in winters and very hot in summers. Please note that because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, the summers and winters are not at the same time of the year as they are in other parts of the world. In Australia, winters come in June, July while summers come in December, January.
5. Vegitarian? Looking for cheap Vegetables and utensils?
Answer: Paddys market is the best place to buy cheap fruit and vegetables. Please note that vegetables as compared to meat, chicken and fish are expensive in Australia.
5. Electronic Items ?
Answer: Australian standard is 240 volts with frequency of 50 Hertz. Most of the universal converters are available in super markets.
6. Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
Answer: Please read it carefully, Australians are strict and serious about this. Australian Quarantine Services.
If you don't pay attention to what is written above, you might get fined for violating Australian Quarantine rules and regulations. This might even happen on your first arrival.
7. Flying in Plane for the first time?
Answer: In your hand luggage you should carry
1. Finding Accomondation ?
Answer: a) Best website - www.realestate.com.au and also www.domain.com.au
b) Uni - Notice board (most of the uni's have notice boards where you can find heaps of available accommodation. Most Unis also have online boards which you can access online before you come to Australia and hence make arrangements for yourself even before you land in Australia) usually near to student council offices and most unis have their own housing websites.
Word of Advice regarding accommodation
It would be very beneficial for you to live as near as possible to the university. If you cannot afford to live near the university campus, then live a few suburbs away from the university and commute to and from the university using a bicycle. I know many people who live far from the university but I still prefer living near the university because of the associated benefits. I will writing a more detailed article regarding living and lodging in Sydney.
2. Transportation ?
Answer: Best part I like is that you do not need to buy diffrent tickets for Bus, Tram, ferries and Train. Same ticket works for you everywhere in public transport. International students please remember that there is no concession tickets for you.
More info can be found at http://www.131500.info/realtime/default
You even have a online trip planner.
3. Job Search ? What kind of jobs are in demand?
Answer: Best two sites are
a) www.seek.com.au
b) www.mycareer.com.au
Unis also have their own job boards. Keep an eye on them too.
Getting a professional job in your own field is a little bit difficult but not impossible. Most students from the sub-continent do not have the skills to make a good resume and give the right answers to all the knotty questions most employers ask in the interviews. If you are an international student, chances are that you will have a twenty hours per week work restriction on your visa. The study load combined with work rights limitations makes it very hard to find a job because most employers want full time employees. I will be providing more information on how to get a good job in Australia and how to make a good resume. Keep checking my blog.
4. Weather & Clothing
Answer: The weather is quite moderate through out the year in Sydney depending upon where you live. The farther you live from the coast, the more colder/warmer it is depending upon what weather conditions. In Melbourne it is very cold in winters and very hot in summers. Please note that because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, the summers and winters are not at the same time of the year as they are in other parts of the world. In Australia, winters come in June, July while summers come in December, January.
5. Vegitarian? Looking for cheap Vegetables and utensils?
Answer: Paddys market is the best place to buy cheap fruit and vegetables. Please note that vegetables as compared to meat, chicken and fish are expensive in Australia.
5. Electronic Items ?
Answer: Australian standard is 240 volts with frequency of 50 Hertz. Most of the universal converters are available in super markets.
6. Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
Answer: Please read it carefully, Australians are strict and serious about this. Australian Quarantine Services.
If you don't pay attention to what is written above, you might get fined for violating Australian Quarantine rules and regulations. This might even happen on your first arrival.
7. Flying in Plane for the first time?
Answer: In your hand luggage you should carry
- Your passport and student visa, aeroplane ticket, money, important documents and valuables
- Items that will be declared at Australian Customs
- A spare copy of the front pages of your passport and visa
- Emergency clothing and a jacket
- Suitcases and other luggage should be 'LOCKED' and tagged with your name, address and contact telephone numbers.
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