anu mso pre-departure presentation 2013

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Pre-Departure Briefing

Malaysian Student Society of Australian

National University

+ Accommodation

What are the types?

Temporary residences

Liversidge residences

ANU owned properties

Hotels YHA

Permanent residences

Rent Student residences

+ Renting

Best place : Housing Online

Ads for whole house

Start a housing group

People looking to add to their house

‘Private board accommodation’ – Homestays

House sitting – but normally just a few months

+ Renting tips from ANU

Outline of a budget

Price range

Benefits of living by myself/ living in a group

Locations

Other sites to look at : HousingOnline, Allhomes, The Canberra

Times

When to start looking for accom

Temporary accom options

University Accommodation Services- computers/ phone in

Canberra

Briefly explain transport options

List of questions to ask Real Estate Agent

Things to look at when signing an agreement

How to furnish home – places to go/ ways to save money

+ List student residences

Catered residences

- Bruce Hall

- Burgman College

- John XX111 College

Non-catered residences

- Burton & Garran Hall

- Ursula Hall

- Davey Lodge

- Kinloch Lodge

- Warrumbul Lodge

- Lena Karmel Lodge

- Fenner Hall

+ How do catered halls operate?

Buffet style for breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday

Menu is different everyday, but the same every week

Have set meal times to eat in the dining hall

All cutlery and cookery provided, just return when done

If you can’t make it back for lunch, you can pack sandwiches

(ta pau)!

If you can’t make it in time for dinner, you can order a late

meal

+ Student residences

Catered v non-catered

Benefits of catered

convenient, saves a lot of time since you don’t have to cook

meals are pretty balanced and choices are varied

can make friends easily and quickly since you interact with

people a lot during mealtimes

+ Disbenefits of catered

- fixed meal times, so if you miss them you don’t get to eat

can get repetitive for some people

food is catered to the average Australian’s tastebuds, so there

won’t be much (if any) spicy food

significantly more expensive than non-catered halls

+ Student residences

On v Off Campus

Individuals choice

Morning/ Evening classes – correspond with class times?

Weather conditions- cycling?

+ How to apply?

Accom.anu.edu.au

Guarantee

- 15 Jan- Academic offer - accept

National Rental Affordability Scheme

Bursaries

+ Accommodation –

Factors to be considered

Off-campus

Furnished/ unfurnished

Living alone? Going in a group?

Utilities

Move in dates

View accommodation

Homestay?

Catered/ Non-catered?

+ Expenses - Budgeting

When is the best timeframe to work with when planning a budget?

Weekly/ divide your monthly!

What are the main expenses in a budget?

What are the main expenses incurred when you first arrive?

What are some ways to cut costs?

Potlucks

Researching prices here v there

International adaptors

K-Mart etc

Sharing equipment

Secondhand books

Plan meals by season

+ Lifestyle experiences

Weather

No mamaks! Nightlife?

Halal food

Jobs

Opportunities

Average pay

Working and studying

+ Procedure – What to bring?

Printed eVisa

COE. Offer letter

Working passport – 6 months

IC

Cash & traveller’s cheques (around 300 – 500 AUD, split up on hand carry, check in and on person)

Other forms of money- debit/ credit card

Certified copy of pre-U results, certs & medical statements

Alternatively: bring original and leave certified

OSHC Insurance

At least a pair of formal attire

Check in cosmetics/ hair products

Temporary medical aids (bandage packs/ Panadol/ Gaviscone/ Vicks/ Strepsils)

But no liquid forms!

+ Procedure- What not to bring

Electronics that are bigger than your laptop

Fishing equipment

Herbal medicines manually packed. Tightly sealed ones allowed

Anything containing eggs

Chocolate

Dairy products

Screwdrivers, metal bars, penkifes

Parts of plants

Textbooks (unless you are very sure what you are using in Sem 1)

+ Procedure – Once you are there

Proof of residence

Bank statement

Sim card

Student card

Proof of age card

+ Tips!

Don’t bring too many things!

Leave supplements, books and packed food for last

Think about a parcel delivery (usually RM 250/ 10kg box)

once your ANU address is confirmed

Always declare in Customs, esp if unsure

Green lane looks tempting, but don’t risk the 300 AUD fine!

Clearing immigration can take up to 30 mins depending on

traffic

+ Enrollment

Enrollment involves meeting with academic advisors,

finalizing enrollment and getting a student card

Academic advisors will be available during enrollment

sessions to assist new students in planning their program

Melville Hall (building 12)

+ Enrollment

Monday 11 February 9.30am – 12.30pm

Monday 11 February 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Tuesday 12 February 9.30am – 12.30pm

Tuesday 12 February 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Wednesday 13 February 9.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday 13 February 1.30am – 3.30pm

Monday 18 February 9.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday 20 February 9.30am – 12.30pm

Undergraduate students (international or

interstate)

surnames starting with A-F

Undergraduate students (international or

interstate)

surnames starting with G-M

Undergraduate students (interstate)

surnames starting with N-S

Undergraduate students (interstate)

surnames starting with T-Z

Undergraduate students (international)

surnames starting with N-S

Undergraduate students (international)

surnames starting with T-Z

Late enrolments and academic advice session

Late enrolments and academic advice session

+ Postgraduate students

Everything is the same

Diff time: Thurs 14 Feb (9.30 am – 12.30 pm) or (1.30 pm –

3.30 pm)

+ Relevant documents

Valid passport

Student visa

Offer letter/ printed offer email

Overseas Student Electronic Confirmation of Enrollment

(eCOE)

An application for status (for students seeking credit from

previous tertiary education provider)

LINK: http://students.anu.edu.au/manage/enrolment-

instructions/first-semester/

+ Remember: Campus map!

There should be plenty of maps available around ANU, but if

you want a preview..

http://campusmap.anu.edu.au/default.asp?script=true

Or google ANU Campus Map – first result!

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MASCA!

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Good luck, and see you

soon!