Studying in New Zealand: How to deal with strange environments and strange people

? New Zealand, the youngest country on earth, has become a new trend in the world's study abroad market because of its first-class education quality, generous study abroad policies, high-quality humanistic environment and low study abroad fees. For students studying in New Zealand, they are not familiar with the place, facing a strange environment and strange people. What details should they pay attention to after arriving in New Zealand? 1. Matters that international students need to pay special attention to at the airport. Study abroad experts point out that at the airport, everyone must undergo inspections by customs, the Immigration Bureau and the Ministry of Agriculture to prevent prohibited items, harmful substances or diseases from entering New Zealand. During the airport security check, you are not allowed to carry other people's luggage and packages, you can only carry your own items. Special attention should be paid to the fact that if international students carry prescription drugs or restricted drugs, they must provide a doctor’s prescription certificate for taking the drugs, and the drugs must not be carried more than 3 months’ worth of prescription drugs in the original packaging, and the maximum amount of restricted drugs must not exceed 1 monthly dosage. 2. The first stop of transportation that international students must consider when entering New Zealand may be the airport. There are three airports for you to choose from when coming to New Zealand, Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. Many international students will go to Auckland or transfer through Auckland Airport. For transfers, you can take the free shuttle bus between the airport and the international and domestic flight check-in area, which runs every 5 minutes. Staff from many schools or overseas education institutions will pick you up at the airport and accompany you to your place of residence. Airport pick-up may be charged. If students arrange their own transportation, they can choose taxi, airport shuttle bus or bus. 3. How international students choose accommodation environment and life aspects that they need to pay attention to when they first arrive in New Zealand. The accommodation options that international students can choose in New Zealand include apartments, school dormitories, homestays and shared apartments. In terms of daily life, if you use electrical appliances, you need to pay attention to the fact that the electrical sockets used in New Zealand are 230 volts. It is best for students to bring an international plug converter or buy it in a local store in New Zealand. 4. The most critical step after international students arrive in New Zealand. The Chinese Embassy in Wellington and the Consulate in Auckland require all international students coming to New Zealand to report to the Education Office of the above institutions immediately after arriving in New Zealand. The embassy and consulate will record your documents. Study abroad experts remind: This is very important and must be paid attention to. When students return to their home countries, students will be issued an overseas study certificate for use when applying for jobs. 5. How to deal with the confusing aspects of study and life when international students first arrive in New Zealand. International students will encounter a lot of pressure in their study and life overseas, such as cultural differences, language barriers, etc. Experts on studying abroad pointed out that as long as you actively contact the school or relevant departments when encountering problems, and communicate more with old international students, they can usually be solved. I hope that Chinese international students will make more friends with local classmates and teachers. These may become valuable resources whether they are looking for a job or developing in life. 6. What medical arrangements and preparations should international students make after arriving in New Zealand? New Zealand has complete professional health institutions and services, including doctors, pharmacies, dentists and hospitals. All international students must have medical insurance that covers dental, medical, surgical and hospitalization expenses. Schools and educational institutions will check students' insurance policies to ensure compliance. For medical treatment in New Zealand, you can choose a doctor or medical center near where you live. You can usually start by seeing a general practitioner, who treats patients in a medical center or clinic rather than in a hospital. If it is an emergency, you can go directly to the hospital. Large higher education institutions generally have medical offices. The school will provide some subsidies, and the cost is much cheaper than medical centers and clinics. Students who want to see a doctor need to make an appointment with the doctors and nurses in the medical office in advance. Medical insurance covers the cost of medical treatment, and the cost of treatment by most general practitioners is between S$30 and S$60.