International Student Handbook - University of New England
International Student Handbook - University of New England
International Student Handbook - University of New England
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Contents<br />
WELCOME 3<br />
SECTION 1: ARRIVAL IN AUSTRALIA 4<br />
IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS 4<br />
PRINCIPAL DATES: ISBT SYDNEY 5<br />
STUDENT SERVICES 10<br />
Counselling service 10<br />
Learning Assistance Lecturer 10<br />
IT Helpdesk 11<br />
Unit Lecturers 11<br />
Librarian 11<br />
UNE Program Director 11<br />
Campus Manager 11<br />
<strong>International</strong> Services (UNE) 11<br />
Academic Skills Office (UNE) 11<br />
Equity Office (UNE) 12<br />
TECHNOLOGY – COMPUTER & INTERNET ACCESS 12<br />
Your UNE Account 12<br />
Computer Labs 12<br />
Printing 12<br />
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT 13<br />
ACCOMMODATION 13<br />
Renting In Sydney 13<br />
Finding a place to rent 13<br />
Your legal rights and responsibilities as a tenant 14<br />
The Share House Option 14<br />
Homestay 14<br />
Public Transport 14<br />
Airport Link 14<br />
Buses 15<br />
Trains: Interstate and Intrastate Services 15<br />
Ferries 15<br />
Light Rail 16<br />
Monorail 16<br />
Taxis 16<br />
Driving in Australia 16<br />
BANKING 17<br />
Australian Banks 17<br />
Opening a bank account 17<br />
Banking Facilities Close to ISBT 17<br />
Transferring Money to Australia 18<br />
<strong>International</strong> Money Transfer 18<br />
Travellers‟ Cheques 19<br />
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) 19<br />
Exchange Rate Issues 19<br />
UNE-ISBT 2009-2010 <strong>International</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> Page 1
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