What should I bring to study in Australia?

China people who go abroad will be happy to answer your question:

Studying in Australia means that you will face a brand-new environment, a different language, a different cultural background and a different education system, and you will face many difficulties alone. The following preparations before studying in Australia will help you prepare for your trip and reduce your family's worries.

Provisions on preparing visas before studying in Australia

Read your visa approval letter carefully. Pay attention to the time allowed for visa to stay in Australia.

You can only stay in Australia for the time stipulated in your visa. If you want to stay longer, you need to apply for a visa extension.

You can enter Australia multiple times with a student visa. You must enter Australia before the course begins.

On the visa page, you will find several groups of numbers displayed in the form of 4-digit codes, and each group of numbers represents different visa terms.

As an Australian student, you must strictly abide by the visa regulations. In case of violation, the Immigration Bureau has the right to cancel the student visa.

Baggage preparation before studying in Australia

In order to travel more quickly and smoothly, after getting the ticket, confirm the weight of the checked baggage and inquire about the relevant baggage regulations.

1. Luggage size: (Take Cathay Pacific as an example)

Checked baggage-length+width+height

2. When packing, try to stuff heavy things that don't take up space in the hand luggage, and check sharp things; Put the items that need to be declared to the customs in the most accessible place.

3. Luggage should be labeled with name, contact address and school address clearly stated. It is recommended to lock your luggage.

4. Distribute the weight of luggage evenly. Australian labor law stipulates that workers have the right to refuse to carry more than 32KG of single luggage.

5. Check-in time for international flights is 3 hours before departure, and check-in is stopped 1 hour before departure.

6. Take a coat with you when flying, because it is cold inside the plane, and only a thin blanket is provided. If you are afraid of the cold, it will be even worse.

Necessary personal belongings include

1. sanitary products

2. Standing medicines

3. Comfortable clothes, such as sportswear.

4. raincoat/umbrella

5. Wiring board, usually using three-phase power plug.

Preparation of living expenses before studying in Australia

For most international students, studying abroad means leaving their parents for the first time in their lives. Only when they live will they realize how much money they have and how expensive small daily necessities can be. But as long as you plan well, study hard and exercise self-control, you can avoid uncontrollable difficulties.

In the first few days in Australia, bring enough Australian dollars in cash. At the same time, prepare a bank draft or traveler's check that can be cashed from 1500 to 3500 Australian dollars (in your own name) to settle down.

Besides tuition, accommodation will become the biggest financial burden. It will be more expensive to find accommodation near the school than a little farther away. The cost of many things is to be investigated, which will vary according to the state or town where you live.

Insurance prepared before studying in Australia

In most cases, you will have a safe trip and will not encounter any problems. But even so, you need to plan ahead and buy insurance before you leave. Although this can't prevent bad things from happening, you can avoid paying unexpected expenses.

Medical insurance for overseas students

According to the visa regulations, you should use a student visa to pay for your medical insurance during your stay in Australia. Check whether the admission confirmation letter indicates that you have purchased this insurance.

OSHC helps you pay for medical and hospitalization expenses while studying in Australia, and can subsidize most prescription drugs and provide free ambulance service.