Download - 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!