Pre-departure Preparation - Academic Advisers

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Australia

Before departing for school in Australia, the student should prepare the following:

Prepare basic essentials such as clothes, household items and medication so that you will have them while looking for a local place to purchase additional needs. Clothing should be appropriate for the climate of your destination.
Purchase health insurance for the duration of your time in Australia.
Scan, photocopy or take photos of important documents such as medical and immunization forms, travel and health insurance, academic history, and letter of acceptance.
Have at least AUD330 ready before departure. Also contact your bank to make sure your credit card can be used overseas, or prepare an international credit card.
Check with your phone provider if your mobile plan can be used overseas for an extended period of time, or purchase a SIM card that can be used in Australia.
Purchase a wall adaptor for chargers. Australia uses AS/NZS 3112 connectors.
Have the location of the local embassy at hand.
Have contact information for your school and your place of stay during the duration of your program, and prepare for pick up or self-transport from the airport to your residence.
Don’t forget your passport and other documentation!

Canada

Before departing for school in Canada, the student should prepare the following:

Prepare basic essentials such as clothes, household items and medication so that you will have them while looking for a local place to purchase additional needs. Clothing should be appropriate for the climate of your destination.
Purchase health insurance for the duration of your time in Canada.
Scan, photocopy or take photos of important documents such as medical and immunization forms, travel and health insurance, academic history, and letter of acceptance.
Have at least CAD300 ready before departure. Also contact your bank to make sure your credit card can be used overseas, or prepare an international credit card.
Check with your phone provider if your mobile plan can be used overseas for an extended period of time, or purchase a SIM card that can be used in Canada.
Purchase a wall adaptor for chargers. Canada uses NEMA connectors.
Have the location of the local embassy at hand.
Have contact information for your school and your place of stay during the duration of your program, and prepare for pick up or self-transport from the airport to your residence.
Don’t forget your passport and other documentation!

New Zealand

Before departing for school in New Zealand, the student should prepare the following:

Prepare basic essentials such as clothes, household items and medication so that you will have them while looking for a local place to purchase additional needs. Clothing should be appropriate for the climate of your destination.
Purchase health insurance for the duration of your time in the New Zealand.
Scan, photocopy or take photos of important documents such as medical and immunization forms, travel and health insurance, academic history, and letter of acceptance.
Have at least NZD340 ready before departure. Also contact your bank to make sure your credit card can be used overseas, or prepare an international credit card.
Check with your phone provider if your mobile plan can be used overseas for an
extended period of time, or purchase a SIM card that can be used in New Zealand.
Purchase a wall adaptor for chargers. New Zealand uses AS/NZS 3112 connectors.
Have the location of the local embassy at hand.
Have contact information for your school and your place of stay during the duration of your program, and prepare for pick up or self-transport from the airport to your residence.
Don’t forget your passport and other documentation!

For further tips to prepare for the students stay in New Zealand, please refer to the following link: https://nzready.immigration.govt.nz/ which can provide more specific tips to make the trip a good one!

United Kingdom

Before departing for school in the UK, the student should prepare the following:

-Prepare basic essentials such as clothes, household items and medication so that you will have them while looking for a local place to purchase additional needs. Clothing should be appropriate for the climate of your destination.
Purchase health insurance for the duration of your time in the UK.
Scan, photocopy or take photos of important documents such as medical and immunization forms, travel and health insurance, academic history, and letter of acceptance.
Have at least 160 Pounds ready before departure. Also contact your bank to make sure your credit card can be used overseas, or prepare an international credit card.
Check with your phone provider if your mobile plan can be used overseas for an
extended period of time, or purchase a SIM card that can be used in the UK.
Have the location of the local embassy at hand.
Have contact information for your school and your place of stay during the duration of your program, and prepare for pick up or self-transport from the airport to your residence.
Don’t forget your passport and other documentation!

United States

Before departing for school in the US, the student should prepare the following:

Prepare basic essentials such as clothes, household items and medication so that you will have them while looking for a local place to purchase additional needs. Clothing should be appropriate for the climate of your destination.
Have at least USD200 ready before departure. Also contact your bank to make sure your credit card can be used overseas, or prepare an international credit card.
Check with your phone provider if your mobile plan can be used overseas for an extended period of time, or purchase a SIM card that can be used in the US.
Purchase a wall adaptor for chargers. The US uses NEMA connectors.
Have the location of the local embassy at hand.
Have contact information for your school and your place of stay during the duration of your program, and prepare for pick up or self-transport from the airport to your residence.
Don’t forget your passport and other documentation!