ICHM New student e-booklet January 2019

1. GETTING READY
International students you won’t get far without
your passport, visa and tickets, so have them
somewhere handy and safe when travelling.
It might be an idea to make copies of your passport
details, insurance policy, any visas and credit card
numbers. Carry one copy in a separate place to the
originals and leave a copy with someone at home.
FINANCES
There are a number of financial arrangements you
need to have in place before leaving for ICHM.
You will need:
• A credit or debit card.
• The means to pay your AUD$500 bond on
arrival at RIH (payable by credit card, EFT,
cheque or cash). Of course, this bond is refunded
once your on campus study for each semester is
completed, provided you incur no expenses (see
section 3: On campus Accommodation; for more
information about the RIH bond).
• If you haven't already purchased text books, you
may need to purchase text books (approximately
$600).
• Cash in Australian dollars to cover general
expenses in the first week. We recommend
between AUD$60 and AUD$120.
Do not bring large amounts of cash with you.