The critical thing that can take a lot of energy for international students in their first time of arrival to study in Australia is to find place to live. I have five tips to make finding accommodation become easier which are explained as follows:
1. Apply to University Halls
This can be a choice for those who are single or married without children because most university hall only provides room for singles or couples. In the case of those who are married with children, they do not have any other option except finding outside university accommodation.
2. Search Accommodation Website
Based on my experience, allhomes website (www.allhomes.com.au) is very helpful in giving details information about accommodations that are available in specific areas or suburbs.
3. Takeover Other Students’ Accomodation
Students who are going to finish their study usually offer their accommodation for the prospective students. This can be found through university advertisement or student’s organisation mailing list. Be active to find students who will graduate to takeover their accommodation! However, new international students who do not need a preparation stage to enter the university usually come close to the date of the first semester. If it is the case, finding the accommodation will be tougher because most of the available accommodation already rented by new students that come earlier.
4. Ask to the University Accommodation Services
Each university usually has an accommodation service which is very helpful in assisting student who have problem in finding the accommodation. Do not hesitate to come to this place and ask them any kind information regarding accommodation, especially when you are new to the environment.
5. Go to the Agent
This is usually rare to be done. But, if you still find problem to find accommodation, this tip is worth to try. However, search information about the agent, first. It is because some agents do not treat students well.
Hopefully these tips can help you to find the nice accommodation to support your study success!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Tips to Find an Accommodation
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In response to the article “Tips to Find an Accommodation, it is good to provide tips to overseas students on how to find an accommodation.
However, it does not provide the accommodation cost such as weekly accommodation cost, or type of the accommodation for references. I think this kind of information may be useful to help overseas students to find an accommodation. The students may have an idea on what sort of accommodation will be suitable for them. They also can estimate their budget to study in overseas.
Anyway, the blog is still very interesting.
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