Don Evans Deputy Director, International Recruitment (Mekong Region) UNSW International

2. Don EvansDeputy Director, International Recruitment (Mekong Region)UNSW International

4. Before you leave • Welcome to UNSW • Enrolment • What to bring • What not to bring • Pre-departure checklist

5. Welcome to UNSW • You will study at one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Australia, with a world-class campus on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. • The campus in Kensington is like a small village. Facilities include a Fitness & Aquatic Centre, UNSW Health Services (optometrist, dentist, doctor, physiotherapist), UNSW Security Services, libraries, computer pools, labs, self-study areas, convenience stores, bookshop, travel agency, ATMs, post office, chemist, supermarket, and food outlets.

6. Have you completed your enrolment? • Students can enrol online through: http://www.gettingstarted.unsw.edu.au/ • If you need help, please contact – Phone: +61 9385 1110 Email: enrol@unsw.edu.au • Before you enrol, you must choose your courses for the semester. Consult the UNSW Handbook to read information relating to your program structure: http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/

7. What to bring • Passport with student visa • Letter of offer and electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoE) issued via email • Receipts of payments (tuition fees, health cover, etc) • Letter of scholarship award (if applicable) • Original/certified copies of your academic transcripts • Supporting documentation if you want to receive credit for studies already completed • A dictionary for any English words you are unsure of • A converter. For all electrical goods you will require an Australian power adaptor • Warm clothing. Sydney does get cold • Your Student Life at UNSW guidebook • Before you leave, please give your friends and relatives the telephone number of International Student Services (+61 2 9385 5332) in case of any emergencies

8. Bring some cash • Bringing some cash is essential (around $500 - $1000). • If you are in private accommodation you will need funds in your bank account to cover initial expenses such as rental bond payment, electricity, gas and telephone connection fees and basic furniture and household items. Around $2,000 • VISA/Mastercards are accepted everywhere • ANZ and Commonwealth banks both have branches on the UNSW campus to provide services to students

9. What not to bring • You are not permitted to bring in food or plants • At Customs, you need to declare: Food and spices; medication with content label; plants and wooden products. • If you are unsure of anything in your possession, you should declare it when you pass through customs. The customs officials will tell you if it is prohibited. • If customs officials inspect your luggage and they find any prohibited material that you have not declared, they will confiscate it and may issue you with a fine. • See: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Ente/Brin

10. Pre-departure checklist • Offer • Acceptance • ECoE • Original transcripts • Enrolment   • Student Visa   • Passport • Medical check-­up • OHSC • Banking • Accommodation • Packing • Plane Ticket • Airport pickup

12. Accommodation • On-campus • Off-campus

13. On-campus accommodation • Residential colleges, UNSW-­owned  apartments, student dormitories • Convenient and safe • Full or partly catered services are provided in colleges • Apartments are slightly less expensive as meals are not included in the price. They provide you with more independence and less structure • TIP: For more information about different types of student accommodation visit: • www.rc.unsw.edu.au • www.rc.unsw.edu.au/affiliated-accommodation • Be sure to book early

14. Off-campus accommodation • 100% independence. It can also be cheaper, depending on which area/suburb you choose. • An average single room in surrounding areas near UNSW (where you can walk to uni) will cost around $170-­$300 per week. Be sure that you read the rental contract carefully and be mindful of possible hidden expenses. Normally you can expect to pay rent in advance plus a security deposit (bond). • UNSW database of private accommodation information can be found here www.studystays.unsw.edu.au • ­ • Some recommended websites for location and price reference are: • Airbnb.com.au;domain.com.au; gumtree.com.au;realestate.com.au; property.com.au;flatmates.com.au; nestoria.com.au; sharehousing.org • Facebook groups UNSW Student Rents/Sublet Accommodation can also be helpful. For further assistance, contact UNSW Student Development International: • www.student.unsw.edu.au/accommodation

16. Arriving • At the airport • Student Welcome Centre • Temporary accommodation

17. At the airport • UNSW Student Development International (SDI) organises an airport pickup service for newly arriving international students. The service will pick you up from the international terminal of the Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney and take you to SDI Welcome centre at UNSW’s main campus. You need to make a booking for airport pickup and pay at the time of booking – the cost is $25. • Dates of Operation: 11 July 2016 - 22 July 2016 (including weekend).  • Bookings MUST BE RECEIVED by Thursday 7th July 2016 • Hours of Operation: 6:00am to 4:00pm • Cost: $25 per person • If you need assistance, go to the International Student Airport Welcome Desk located in Arrivals Hall A • ­You can use the free Wi-­Fi  here to inform your family that you have arrived in Australia safe and sound. Phone sim cards can also purchased from inside the airport. • For alternative transport to your accommodation, use public transport or taxi.

18. International Student Welcome Centre • first port of call for all new international students. • Staffed by friendly Student Development International (SDI) staff members and student volunteers • information about settling into Sydney and commencing your studies at UNSW. • Information about the range of orientation events and activities available to you, and help with finding accommodation or any questions you might want answered. • 2016 Semester 2 Dates (General) • 11h of July- 29th of JulyMonday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm • Location • Ground Floor, SDI Student Lounge • John Goodsell Building • Kensington Campus

19. Temporary accommodation • If you need a temporary place to stay after arriving in Sydney, while you look for a more suitable longer term accommodation, available options are backpackers hostels, hotels, service apartments, ranging from A$45-­‐  A$300/day. • Useful websites: • sydneybackpackers.com • yha.com.au • billabonggardens.com.au • stayatbase.com • australiansunriselodge.com • wakeup.com.au • TIP: If you don’t have a confirmed place on campus, it is advisable to arrive 3-­4  weeks before classes start to allow enough time to look for accommodation, settle in and attend orientation sessions.

20. “UNSW really helped me to get ahead in my field and become a leader in the industry.” Santiago, Colombia Studied construction management UNSW Built Environment

21. Getting established • Frist week at uni • Health cover • Get connected • On-going student support

22. First Week of Uni • Don’t forget to attend O-Week (Orientation Week). This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the campus, take tours, attend workshops, meet people, join clubs, go to parties and have a lot of fun. • Sign up for Arc – Official UNSW Student Association to receive reduced rates when joining other clubs or getting tickets for events and receive a discount on food. Arc has its own App • Joining a society or club is a great way to get involved and make the most of your uni life. There are over 300 clubs affiliated by Arc and most of them are run by students, ranging from academic, cultural, spiritual and special interest clubs. • UNSW Sporting Association coordinates 42 sporting clubs

23. First Week of Uni • While O-Week is for all students, the 2-Day StepUp Program is an orientation program especially for international students. The program covers topics such as intercultural understanding, teaching and learning in Australia, student support services, professional and personal development and classroom behaviour Make sure you attend. • There is also an international student briefing you should attend: http://www.gettingstarted.unsw.edu.au/international-student-briefing-day •  The UNSW Uni-Verse App is available on App Store and Google Play. The app will help you organise your events and courses, and the map tool will help you to locate your classes on campus • Visit Engineering Student Centre: engineering.unsw.edu.au/engineering-student-centre • Collect your student card from FM Assist (use the app to find where it is).

24. International Student Briefing Day • What to expect? • Introduction to Student Services at UNSW • Deferment • Special consideration • Struggling with study load • 2. Intercultural understanding and competency development • a. Understanding cultural sensitivity • 3. Medibank health cover • 4. Campus safety and cops on campus • 5. UNSW Learning Centre • Study support – dealing with presentations and deadline • 6. UNSW Advantage (Volunteering and Professional Development Opportunity) • a. Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)

25. Health Cover • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) covers you for the full duration of your visa, from the date you arrive in Australia until the day you depart. • UNSW’s preferred health cover provider is Medibank, as there is a branch located on the Kensington campus. After successfully registering, a membership card will be posted to you at your Australian residential address when you have arrived in the country. • Medibank OSHC will pay benefits towards your medical and hospital treatment, medically necessary ambulance transport and most prescription medicines. • Just be aware that there may be some exclusions for pre-existing  conditions and you may have to serve a waiting period to receive certain services. Some services are not covered by Medibank’s policies, including optical, physiotherapy, dental and certain pharmaceuticals. If you want to be covered for these expenses, you will need to take out additional insurance. • For more information visit the online OSHC Brochure. • Some recommended places for health consultations include UNSW Health Service for general medical practice, Kensington Physiotherapy for sports injuries or chronic spinal pains, and the closest hospital to the university is the Prince of Wales Hospital, to the east of upper campus. • Typically, the cost for the consultation with the visiting specialists is payable at the time of the visit. You will then be given an account to claim the money back from your OSHC insurance provider. • Additionally, a list of bulk-billing doctors can be found here: • www.doctors-4u.com/sydney/home.htm

26. Get connected • Wi-Fi  at UNSW is called UniWide. Follow the set-up guide here: https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/students/uniwide/index.html or go to UNSW IT support located in the main Library. • Most students are heavy Internet users for personal, entertainment and study purposes. You can sign up to an ADSL plan with a provider such as Telstra, iinet, Optus or TPG at your place of residence, if internet isn’t included in your accommodation cost. • It’s easy to buy a mobile phone and plan in Australia or you can buy a prepaid sim to use and top up when required or sign a sim plan. Optus, Vodafone, Telstra, Virgin Mobile, Yatango, Amaysim etc. are popular carriers. • If you want to drive in Australia, see: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/licence/driver/

27. On-going student support • Peer mentoring programs • Language and conversation skills • Comprehensive orientation program • Trips, social events, international student sports activities • Student and work visa assistance • Money, banking and tax file number • Professional development programs • For ongoing support and development see: https://student.unsw.edu.au/support

28. Sydney was voted one of the world’s most liveable cities in 2011* *The Economist’s Global livability report 2011

29. Living in Sydney • About sydney • Weather • Transport • Food • People • Safety

30. Sydney • One of the world’s most liveable cities • Home to over four million • Beautiful beaches and climate including the famous Bondi and Coogee beaches • Shopping hours: 9am – 5.30pm. Thursday nights until 9pm

31. Weather • June, July and August are winter in Australia, while December, January and February are the summer months.   • The temperature can change quite quickly, even within a single day. Rain can come unexpectedly, together with strong winds. •  Summer in Sydney is quite hot. Temperature can occasionally rise to 40 degrees Celcius. Winters can be cold but winters are relatively dry with not a lot of rain. • Use sunscreen with SPF>30 to protect yourself from the Australian sun which can be harmful to your skin, as it has one of the highest levels of UV radiation in the world.

32. Transport • Sydney public transport is well organised, reasonably priced, and is convenient and reliable. There is a network of trains, buses, light rail and ferries to take you anywhere you wish to go •  Bikes are good for short distance travelling. Just remember riding without a helmet and riding on the footpath is illegal. • TIP: Visit http://www.transportnsw.info to plan your trip before you go. There are many transport apps for smartphones to help you navigate Sydney and track timetable changes as well (eg. Trip View, Trip Planner).

33. Food • Besides all the food outlets on campus, Sydney is full of eateries from cheap to expensive and Multiculturalism is reflected in the authentic and diverse cuisines available.   • Some useful websites for finding food: • Urban Lists • Good Food • Time Out Sydney

34. People • Australians are usually very friendly and they love sports and outdoor activities like BBQs, picnics, hiking, bushwalking, fishing, surfing, diving and skiing. • Australia, and particularly Sydney, is made up of people from everywhere around the world! Australia’s society is known for equality, without clear class distinction. The nation is multicultural and multiracial with a mixture of history – Indigenous stories and British tradition, combined with the rich cultures of many migrants. This provides a great opportunity to explore and uncover many interesting perspectives from people of many different backgrounds.

35. Safety • In general, Sydney is very safe, but it is still a major city and you should take basic precautions. These include staying near or with other people, travelling in groups, avoiding carrying large amounts of cash and not showing off your mobile phone, especially at night. • Taxi Combined (133 300) is Sydney’s largest taxi network and have over 2000 taxis in the area. • The emergency number in Australia is Triple Zero (000), for police, ambulance and fire. • The campus has 24 hour security • For safety see: https://student.unsw.edu.au/safety

37. Finances • Cost of living • Working • Volunteering

38. Cost of living • You will need at least A$20,000 a year as an international student living in Sydney. • Some examples of costs:  • A meal in a local Asian restaurant is usually less than A$15 while at a higher end restaurant, the price is usually over $30 for a main dish alone • For entertainment, go see a movie on Tuesday nights, when cinemas offer discounted ticket prices. • Around $5 is the relatively cheap price for a schooner of cold beer in a local pub. • For those interested in live music, $10-15 is the common entry cost for a small or local band event. Well known bands will cost $100 or more • Under $40 is the average the rate for soccer and football games. • TIP: Visit https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.aufor events (usually free) occurring in Sydney throughout the year.

39. Working • While on a student visa, 40 hours per fortnight) is the maximum number of hours you can work during the semester (you can work unlimited hours during the uni break). • In order to work legally in Australia, it is crucial that you obtain a Tax File Number (TFN). Visit www.ato.gov.au • Employers will pay you via your bank account with the TFN. You might need to complete a tax return at the end of the financial year to claim your tax back, in case you earn less than the threshold of $18,200/year. • TIP: UNSW Careers and Employment provides students with plenty of job opportunities, including internships, full‐time, part‐time, and volunteering. They also conduct seminars to assist students in finding and applying for work. • A Careers Expo is held annually, attracting more than a hundred employers from different industries.   • For more casual work in relation to hospitality or sales, see gumtree.com.au and your local area. You can show up for this type of job in person with a hard-copy of your resume. • For more professional-level jobs, these links may be helpful: Seek.com.au, Indeed.com.au, Mycareer.com.au, Careerone.com.au. • Other job sites categorized by faculty can be found here https://student.unsw.edu.au/job-sites

40. UNSW is located 15 minutes from the word famous Bondi beach

41. Links

42. Quick links Getting Started: www.gettingstarted.unsw.edu.au/ My UNSW: www.my.unsw.edu.au UNSW Identity Manager: www.idm.unsw.edu.au IT support: www.it.unsw.edu.au Online handbook: www.handbook.unsw.edu.au Accommodation: www.rc.unsw.edu.au Student Support: https://student.unsw.edu.au/new-student-support UNSW Careers and Employment: www.careers.unsw.edu.au ARC – UNSW Students’ Association: www.arc.unsw.edu.au Study abroad: www.international.unsw.edu.au/study-abroad/ Orientations: www.gettingstarted.unsw.edu.au/orientation2-Day StepUp Program Medibank: www.medibank.com.au/oshc Sydney Transport: http://www.transportnsw.info