Living and Studying in Australia 

Much of the information contained in the following sections can be found in the University of Wollongong publication Experience Wollongong --- A Guide To Studying And Living Here --- . You can obtain a copy of the Handbook from your faculty SSA or download a copy here.

• Academic Survival
• Accommodation
• Alcohol and Drugs
• Arrival in Australia
• Australian Customs and Culture
• Avoiding Plagiarism
• Be Aware – HIV (AIDS)
• Beach Safety
• Before You Arrive in Australia
• Buying a Car
• Career Opportunities, Job Seeking, Job Applications
• Changing to Another Visa (Tourist, Application for PR)
• Checklist of Important Things to do Before Departure
• Consumer Rights
• Coping With “Culture Shock”
• Driving a Car
• Family Members
• How Can I Make Friends?
• Language
• Living in Wollongong – Banking, Shopping
• Medical Matters
• Off-campus Activities
• Orientation to the University
• Other Services to Help You
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Part-time Work
• Pedestrian (Walking) Safety
• Public Transport
• Religion
• Returning Home
• Riding a Bicycle
• Road Laws and Road Safety
• Sightseeing –The Illawarra, Sydney and Beyond
• Social Life
• Staying in Touch with the University (Alumni)
• Staying Safe and Legal in Australia
• Student Complaints
• Student Visa
• Study/Life Balance
• Tax File Number Application
• What is Drink Spiking?
• Who to Go to For Help