Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Study abroad in Australia: preparations and immigration matters

Overseas students studying in Australia on preparations in recent days, overseas universities will be opened, some choose to study abroad in Chengdu students will embark on a path of study abroad. Long before the students were studying overseas, you do the preparations? from recently, our school Studio will and are studying in Chengdu students overseas, please them, talk about their original preparations that will hopefully provide some references for you.

Lanlan classmates now is Australia Deakin University freshman, in July of this year has just opened. A few days ago, journalist and her through the mail exchange abroad prior to preparation of the steps and procedures. Lanlan told reporters that she just because prior to its departure in a study abroad advisor under the direction of the had prepared for work, so everything is going smoothly and methodical, now she is in the Melbourne school life and learning rhythms make her fit very well.

Preparations

1, the most important prerequisite files

Lanlan in letters that carry files are: a valid passport, Visa, electronic registration confirmation (eCoE) copy or schools letter, air tickets, important phone numbers in the phone book. After arriving in Australia needs to documents and information: passport photo at least 20 pieces, transcript and the diploma of notarial deed, IELTS test report form, driver's license, birth certificate, a notary, a blank label can be affixed, English-Chinese dictionary, map.

2. individuals supplies to streamline

For the clothing, lanlan's view, try to choose lightweight, easy to carry. Lanlan said: "because just to a strange place will take some time to adapt, but some basic household items you can buy everywhere, so no from domestic zone. "She suggested with a small amount of toiletries. While some necessities: strips, rechargeable batteries and charger, portable, electric cookers, hair dryer, phone, camera, phone line and mouse, telephone, electronic dictionaries, calculators, and racks, raincoats, umbrellas, alarm clock, needle boxes, boxes, chopsticks, spoon, knife and fork, Switzerland Saber, means clips cut, try to take. Australia's voltage is 240 volts, AC 50, use radio-phase power supply plug.

It is recommended that you do not bring any lanlan food into Australia, because both belong to the contraband, basic will be forfeited. She also reminded us: "in order to facilitate identification, remind everyone in all luggage to identify your name and address, and suggestions in the luggage and locks in the box. Also be sure to mark the luggage! you can tie some bright scallops or anything to distinguish and search. ”

Lanlan said General domestic airport, commercial space with three pieces of checked baggage, needing to economy class allows only one band. O hang for international students is provided by 40 kg of checked baggage standards required are: 1, length 48 cm, wide 23 cm, about 34 cm the box or package 1; 2, not more than 114 cm, width 60 cm, height not exceeding 34 cm suitcase 1. On laptop this particular article is allowed as luggage and bring in economy class.

3. proper arrangements for financial

In money abroad, lanlan listened to go abroad for advice, she took some of the housing costs: in cash, $ 300-700 base, carrying a traveller's cheques. This ensures financial security. Lanlan said: "I came to Australia to overseas student Office staff application for opening a personal bank account, very convenient. ”

4, medical-related matters

Lanlan said, study abroad adviser suggested that she go before a complete physical examination, she now feels is necessary. In addition to carry a small amount of eye care and essential medicines is also very important.

Immigration matters

Australia several big cities of immigration procedures are the same (here in Melbourne airport immigration as an example). When the aircraft is about to reach its destination, the aircraft aviation miss you will be given a piece of the entry card in English and ask you to fill out, which includes some of the required personal information, such as your name, passport number, flight number, address and some simple questions (all requests in English only). The reverse side has three sections, all you have to do is select the fill out a can. Students will complete the B column. It is important to note that the signature on the immigration card to the signature on your Passport. Australia in the address to fill in your school's address or the address of a host family, if you live in the family home, please fill in the addresses of friends and relatives.

The aircraft is the first step in quarantine (Quarantine), Chinese students can directly through without inspection. The second step is immigration (Immigration), mainly by immigration officials check passport, visa and entry registration cards, and ask some simple questions, if you do not know or can understand English but unable to accurately express the meaning of the General immigration checks will arrange for a free translation service. It is best not guessing as to answer questions, so as to avoid the unexpected misunderstandings. When you check in your Passport on immigration chapter, that everything is correct, the approval of the entry.

The third step is to collect the luggage (Baggage Claim), to receive shipping luggage, to verify themselves the luggage the mark on, so as not to get wrong. If the baggage is damaged or not to, do not worry, please contact the airport baggage office directly.

The fourth step is customs clearance (Custom), inspectors generally ask you: "Anything to declare? (have anything to declare?)", if no goods to declare that answered: "No, sir (no)". But if you have to declare goods without claiming that punishment is very severe.

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