Top 4 Things You Need to Remember Before Flying to Australia

You may think that Australia is not so different from Singapore, that it will be quite easy to study in Australia, and you need not prepare much. Although studying in Australia is not as challenging as studying in non-English speaking countries like Germany or Japan, it is still difficult for students to adapt to the different cultural practices and language nuances. If you don’t assign some time to do the necessary research, you may find yourself in a chaotic situation once you are there.

There are a few things that you may have missed while doing your final pre-departure preparation. From calculating the cost of living and getting your visa to knowing not to call ladies “sheilas,” there is a lot you need to know about Australia before taking a flight to the land down under.

You need a visa

In order to pursue your higher education in Australia, you will need a student visa Australia. However, the process of applying for it is easy. It is all done online, and it’s virtually linked to your passport- no more embassy visits or long waiting for it to arrive via mail.

You need a health insurance

You are required to have health insurance when you are studying in Australia. In such cases, students will covered under the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), a health care program in Australia. All universities will help to arrange for your OSHC, but you can also choose to purchase the OSHC on your own. The insurance will cover a range of medical costs from hospital care to pharmaceuticals, which is enough for most international students.

Choose the right city

Australia is home to many world-class student cities. You need to decide whether you want to stay in a city or rural area. Some specific areas may be better for you depending more on what you study.

If you are a marine biology major, somewhere further north near the Great Barrier Reef would be an excellent choice for you. On the contrary, if you want to study business at an Australia University, studying in Sydney might be a better fit.

Seasons are flipped!

If you’re going to this beautiful country in the northern hemisphere’s summer, for instance, you will be flying straight into winter. And despite the images of beaches and sunshine that may be floating on your mind, if you’re studying in a major Australian city in the south it will get cold. Ensure that you pack accordingly.

So, these are top 4 facts that you should keep in mind before flying to Australia. For more information, you can contact an education agent at AECC Global.