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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
Last reviewed: 20 October, 2009
EdStart 2010
EdStart provides grants for undergraduate domestic students at UOW. An EdStart grant is not a cash award. Students who are awarded EdStart will be given a $500 grant that they can use to purchase goods and services from the University of Wollongong and the UniShop. Apply online