Introduction to the daily life of studying in Australia

1. Introduction to the daily life of studying in Australia

1, clothes

Due to the differences between the northern and southern hemispheres, the seasons in Australia are opposite to those in China. When summer comes in China, Australia enters winter. September-165438+1October in spring, February-February in summer, March-May in autumn and June-August in winter. Although Australia has four distinct seasons, the temperature difference between the four seasons is not great. The temperature is about 25℃ to 35℃ in summer and 10℃ to 20℃ in winter. Many cities in Australia are concentrated by the sea. Even if you come here in summer, the cool sea breeze will bring you a cool mood.

Tip: Little friends should bring more clothes at home. In the choice of clothes, you don't need to bring too thick clothes and bedding to keep out the cold, but you still need basic clothes such as coats.

Step 2 eat

As a typical multicultural immigrant country, Australia doesn't have its own special cuisine, but it brings together exquisite cuisines from all over the world, including French cuisine, Italian cuisine, Indian cuisine, Japanese cuisine and Mexican cuisine, and there are many fast food restaurants to choose from. The average food cost is about 60 to 100 Australian dollars.

Before going abroad, most China students have never cooked, but after going abroad, more than 90% of them can cook. On the one hand, I'm afraid that domestic students who are used to Chinese food can't stand that all meals are hamburgers, sausages and other foods. In addition, although the price in Australia is not very high, it costs a lot of money to go out to eat, which is nearly a thousand Australian dollars a month. This is also a big expense for international students, so it is better to cook by yourself, which is both economical and affordable, and basically large supermarkets in Australia can buy vegetables, meat and various seasonings needed for domestic cooking.

At the same time, there are 65438+ shops in 0 yuan and 2 yuan selling cheap daily necessities.

Tip: If you do this, you will often go to the market to buy food. Between you and me, the fruit market in China City has a big sale at the price of 1 every day, and everything is fresh.

Step 3 be alive

In Australia, foreign students who have just arrived in the local area and are not familiar with the situation can temporarily stay with host families. The price is relatively high, but the safety can be guaranteed. Moreover, the host family also provides meals at a cost of 150-200 Australian dollars/week, which is very convenient and cost-effective for freshmen.

The screening of host families in Australia is strict, and the families providing boarding services must be Australian local residents, well-educated, with no criminal record, good health and no racial discrimination. Living with Australian families, international students can have more opportunities to learn about local customs and culture and truly experience western life.

Some schools in Australia do not provide dormitories, and students need to rent their own houses. Renting a house in Australia, far from the city center, will be relatively cheaper, and the house is cheaper than the apartment. When renting a house, you need to sign a contract with the landlord, pay a deposit, and bring your own kitchen utensils and bedding; Some houses may not even have furniture, but they need to bring their own.

Tip: Regarding the water fee, such as renting an apartment, the water fee is paid by the landlord; If it is a detached house, the renter has to pay for the extra water (Australia has a shortage of water resources and limited water consumption). In order to save money, students can share the rent, cook together and share the rent, water and telephone bills.

Step 4: ok

Public transportation: Australia's public transportation system covers a wide range and is relatively safe, including rail transit, buses and trams. Buses or trains run according to timetables, and timetables can be collected free of charge at stations and schools. In some states, such as New South Wales, international students can also enjoy preferential discounts on public transport.

If you buy a car, foreign students need to take a road test, get an Australian driver's license, and bear the expenses of vehicle registration, maintenance, auto insurance and maintenance. International students are advised to buy monthly tickets. In Melbourne, the monthly ticket is generally more than 80 Australian dollars per month, and you can take cars, trams and trains at any time.

Tip: If you need to take a bus frequently, it is recommended to buy a monthly ticket. In Melbourne, the monthly ticket is generally more than 80 Australian dollars per month, and you can take cars, trams and trains at any time.

2. Reference for study abroad accommodation fees in Australia

First, the choice of study abroad accommodation

1, choose according to the factors you are more concerned about. For example, if you care about safety, then go to the dormitory of the school. If you want to cultivate independence, rent your own house outside.

2. Choose according to the accommodation fee. If the budget is large, choose a place with a better environment. If the budget is small, of course, choose a more affordable way of living.

3. Choose according to your own needs. If you want to have more complete facilities, then choose the accommodation mode with complete facilities in all aspects.

Second, the cost of accommodation

1, campus dormitory

In fact, most schools in Australia have student dormitories. These dorms are for international students or students who live far away from home. It is convenient to live in the school and close to the classroom. In terms of facilities, these dormitories are basically furniture and the like, and safety can also reassure students. Living in the dormitory for a week is about 200-500 Australian dollars.

2. Host family

This is also a way of accommodation chosen by many students, which is very suitable for those students who have just arrived in Australia, are unfamiliar with it, or are younger. Living in a host family can not only really feel the Australian way of life, but also help you improve your language. So this kind of accommodation is a good choice. If you live in a host family, it is generally 200-300 Australian dollars a week, and the students' meals are all included.

3, off-campus rental

There are generally two forms of renting a house. One is to rent a student apartment, but share it with your friends, which is also a common way of life for international students. Renting a house by yourself can not only exercise independence, but also cost less, and you can choose a room with your own style.

Just sharing a house with others still needs to consider more, such as the landlord, price and so on. We should know all the rules of life so that we can know what to prepare. If there is unfair treatment in the process of renting, you can find the school office in charge of accommodation and communicate with the staff. The general school will contact the relevant departments of the community to solve it.

In terms of cost, if you live in a single room, it is generally 220-300 Australian dollars a week, and a double room is about 300-350 Australian dollars.

3. Safety issues that need attention when studying in Australia

1, late arrival and travel itinerary are reported in advance, and accommodation safety is particularly important.

Sharing with people you don't know or are not familiar with, whether it is financial security or personal safety, needs special attention. International students should pay attention to two points in their daily life. First of all, they should be cautious at night. In public areas, such as railway stations, standing under surveillance cameras as much as possible will make some lawless elements afraid and greatly enhance their property and personal safety. Second, don't be a lone ranger. When you go home or go out at night, try to inform your relatives and friends or related people, and provide your own contact information. Go together and avoid acting alone.

It is not good to carry a lot of cash, and the money is not exposed.

For some international students, some factors that lead to potential safety hazards come from weak safety awareness and low vigilance. Some international students are not vigilant, and their belongings are not kept well at any time, which leads to theft. Some foreign students in China are used to or like to carry a lot of cash with them, which makes them easy to be targeted by some lawless elements. It is hoped that foreign students will try to avoid carrying a lot of cash with them, especially in public places, and try to avoid walking alone in remote and uninhabited streets, only carrying a small amount of enough cash and using various bank cards, including credit cards or checks.

3. Communicate with the community police to enhance their awareness of prevention.

Some foreign students lack safety knowledge and survival skills. Sometimes they don't deal with emergencies or don't know how to ask for help. Therefore, foreign students should increase their awareness of safety precautions, so they should encourage exchanges with local police to enhance their understanding of safety knowledge. The police also hold various safety lectures in universities or other international educational institutions or distribute multilingual pamphlets introducing police work and how to seek help, so as to help students cultivate the awareness of looking for police when encountering problems.

4. Know your basic legal rights and interests.

According to media reports, there are about 340,000 overseas students in Australia, including 76,000 from China, which is a huge team. Because they are far away from home and come to a foreign country, international students are a relatively weak group, so it is very important for them to know their basic legitimate rights and interests. The Fair Work Commission of Australia recently translated information on the protection of migrant workers' rights into Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese and Thai, and disseminated it on social media.

4. Preparation of luggage for studying in Australia

First of all, luggage preparation.

Be sure to arrange suitcases and backpacks in advance, because there are different needs to be met when it comes to consignment and boarding. Checked boxes will also have size requirements, and should be distributed and sorted according to the requirements of flight boarding.

In the carry-on luggage, there are valuables that cannot be checked, such as computers. If you are worried that the backpack may not be well protected, you can bring a small suitcase that can board the plane, which can better protect you and make your luggage less stressful.

Second, the preparation of funds

Cash needs to be exchanged in advance. After confirming the amount, you can go directly to the bank to exchange it. Generally, Australian dollars don't need to make an appointment in advance, but you can also prepare a bank card to meet the possible large capital demand and ensure normal consumption here.

Third, document preparation.

Students will be required to show their identity documents at the immigration conference. At this time, students should prepare passports, visas, boarding passes, etc. Students who enter the country for the first time will also be inspected, and everyone needs to show them as required. If you have declared baggage, you must fill in the form in advance.

Documents that are unexpected after arrival, such as offers and payment vouchers, need to be put in the suitcase and taken out when needed later, but they must be kept properly to prevent them from being lost. It will be very troublesome.

Fourth, study preparation.

Mainly textbooks and reference books for everyone. Considering that the book is heavy, this part must be simplified and confirmed to be often used in subsequent studies. Computers and mobile phones are the tools you need to study, so it will be more convenient to bring them from China.

Verb (short for verb) prepares for life.

Including everyone's bedding, toiletries and clothes, you only need to bring what you need most in life, because you may not have much time to buy it after you arrive, so you can only arrange it before you buy it.

In the past, you need to bring a plug of switching power supply, because the sockets in China and Australia are different; In order to better adapt to the local environment, it is also very important to carry the necessary drugs, which can alleviate everyone's acclimatization.