🛬📝Top 50 essentials you need if you're looking to study in Australia

🛬📝新生看过来！澳洲留学行前+落地必做的50件事

刚到澳洲，人生地不熟，语言又不太流利，一下子要搞定住宿、学业、生活，谁都会有点慌。为了帮你轻松起步，我们特别准备了一份超实用的【留学生活必备清单】——从出发前的准备，到落地之后的衣食住行全都帮你列好了。对照这份清单，把该办的事情一个个搞定，让你不再焦虑、安心开学！

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🛬📝यदि आप ऑस्ट्रेलिया में पढाई करने की सोच रहे हैं तो यहाँ आपको आवश्यक 50 चीजों की एक लिस्ट दी जा रही है।

ऑस्ट्रेलिया में पढ़ाई करना तब भारी पड़ सकता है जब आप अंग्रेजी सीख रहे हों और परिवार और दोस्तों से सीमित समर्थन प्राप्त हो। आपके जीवन को आसान बनाने के लिए, हमने उन सभी चीजों की एक सूची बनाई है जिनकी आपको जांच करने की आवश्यकता है। इसे देखें!

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Studying in Australia can be overwhelming when you are learning English and have limited support from family and friends. To make your life easier, we've brainstormed a list of everything you need for you to check against. Check it out!

If this is too much to deal with, you can come to our Airport Welcome desk at Sydney Airport and our wonderful volunteers (who are also international students) can help answer any of your questions.

🛫Pre-Departure Essentials

1. Apply for a student visa (subclass 500) and ensure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is arranged.
2. Book flights to the city you're studying in.
3. Find proper accommodation that will last the entire term, so at least you won't have to move when you get busy with assessments and activities.
4. Secure your essential documents (such as passport, visa, OSHC) in the one place to make them easier to find and reference.
5. Understand the weather and pack climate-appropriate clothing.
6. Arrange airport pickup or transfer to your accommodation. The airport pickup meeting point is at our Welcome Desk in Sydney Airport.

💊Health and Insurance

7. Activate OSHC to cover medical expenses in Australia.
8. Complete required vaccinations (eg. Covid-19) as per Australian guidelines
9. Bring prescription medications and the prescription documents.
10. Pack a small first-aid kit (pain relievers, bandages etc) in case you are have minor sickness or injury.

📝Study Preparations

11. Confirm your enrolment with your university or college.
12. Bring certified copies of academic transcripts and qualifications.
13. Set up student email and access online learning platforms (e.g., Moodle).
14. Research course materials (textbooks, software, lab requirements) and buy them at the university if necessary (check out our guide on purchasing secondhand textbooks here).

💵Manage Your Money

15. Open an Australian bank account (e.g., CommBank, ANZ) before arrival to make money transfers and spending easier.
16. Create a budget spreadsheet for study, rent, food, transport and recreational costs.
17. Notify your bank in your home country about your travel dates so they are aware of your money transfers (for security purposes).
18. Exchange currency for initial expenses ($500AUD-$1000AUD for your first two weeks). Try to find a currency exchange outlet outside of the airport for better rates.

🚌Arrival Logistics

19. Obtain a local SIM card at the airport.
20. Get a public transport card (Opal Card in Sydney, Myki in Melbourne etc).
21. Attend university orientation for campus tours and academic guidance.
22. Locate essential services so you know where you live and how close you are to the university, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, medical centres, post office, shopping centres and many other services.

🛏️Accommodation and Bills

23. Buy bedding and kitchen essentials from cheaper stores such as Kmart, Target, Daiso, or IKEA.
24. Sign a lease agreement and understand tenant rights in your state.
25. Set up utilities such as electricity and Internet if they are not included in the rental agreement.
26. Familiarize yourself with nearby public transport and hospitals.

⚖️Legal and Compliance

27. Understand visa conditions to make sure you work within the legal limits, attendance your classes as needed etc.
28. Apply for a National Police Check if your work or volunteer roles specifically requires it. For example, if you study nursing at UTS.
29. Check out the part-time work rules that apply to international students (max 48 hours/fortnight during term).
30. Keep digital/physical copies of important documents in a secure location.

🎉Social and Cultural Connection

31. Join university clubs (sports, cultural and academic).
32. Learn Australian slang and cultural norms (e.g., tipping is optional).
33. Practice English through language exchange programs.
34. Connect with student groups on social media such as Facebook/WhatsApp.

🚑Safety and Emergency Preparedness

35. Save emergency numbers: 000 (ambulance, police, fire).
36. Locate the nearest hospital and 24-hour medical clinics.
37. Use on-campus security services (such as after-hours security shuttle). eg. UTS, USyd, Macquarie, UNSW
38. Avoid risky areas at night and secure valuables in campus lockers.

💼Long-Term Planning and career

39. Explore internships through your university’s career center.
40. Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) if working part-time.
41. Update your resume to Australian standards (omit photos/age).
42. Attend academic advising to plan your course progression.

🦘Travel and Exploration

43. Apply for a driver’s license (if staying long-term) or use an International Driving Permit.
44. Plan trips during semester breaks (e.g., Great Barrier Reef, Uluru).
45. Use student discounts (UNiDAYS, ISIC card).
46. Download public transport apps (e.g., Citymapper, Google Maps).

📱Technology and Communication

47. Purchase Australian power adapters (Type I) and voltage converters.
48. Install essential software (Microsoft Office, VPN for accessing home content).
49. Back up data to cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive).
50. Set up communication apps (WhatsApp, Zoom) for staying in touch.