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Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Joan011: 9:08pm On Jun 04, 2019 |
Hello to my Aussie Fam. I want to say a big congratulations to those who have gotten visa and are already in Australia. Please educate the newbies in the dark on what to expect when they get there...... What flight did you use and how was the experience? Share your port of entry stories. Where did you sleep for the first few days, how much did you pay ? What job(s) have you gotten to sustain yourself ? Are you on scholarship(s) if yes tell us about it Your school experiences . The cultural shocks you experienced while there. So please guys let us make this thread lively and a place where we can learn stuff. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by masco131(m): 10:42pm On Jun 04, 2019 |
Seat booked already ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Joan011: 11:18pm On Jun 04, 2019 |
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Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by edkai: 7:31am On Jun 05, 2019 |
Thank you so much for creating this thread. I have been wanting this. Please our brothers and sisters in Australia already we will really appreciate your advise and your shared experiences about living in Australia as a student. We are hoping to come join you guys in the hustle soon and we need every knowledge/counsel we can get. God bless y'all. 9 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by DiiVictory(m): 6:04pm On Jun 05, 2019 |
This is a great innovation. Kudos to Joan. We look forward to learning from the numerous wonderful experiences of those who have made this journey ahead of us. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Trenton: 6:16pm On Jun 06, 2019 |
following 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by masco131(m): 7:00pm On Jun 06, 2019 |
Cc Solitin40 Please come and share ur experience ![]() |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Amuocha: 11:38pm On Jun 06, 2019 |
Let me grab popcorn here too. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Joan011: 10:37pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
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Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Joan011: 10:38pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
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Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by WestAfrican: 1:28am On Jun 09, 2019 |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Joan011: 7:53am On Jun 09, 2019 |
WestAfrican: ![]() Welcome to the house! Please share your knowledge about life in Aussie. 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by rottenPussy: 9:42am On Jun 09, 2019 |
Spread mat! |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by WestAfrican: 1:14am On Jun 10, 2019 |
What would you like to know about Aus? It's a beautiful country with lots of opportunities around you. You just have to identify them and cease those opportunities. Sometimes it can be challenging for new ones but as time ticks bye, you find you feet, things starts to come together. I will elaborate on specific inquiries. Joan011: 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Joan011: 8:59am On Jun 11, 2019 |
WestAfrican: Anything and everything you can possibly tell us about life in Aussie My first post(questions) here can serve as starting points 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by WestAfrican: 4:30am On Jun 12, 2019 |
Joan011: 15 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by edkai: 11:36am On Jun 12, 2019 |
WestAfrican:Thanks so much for your response. It is highly appreciated. I have some specific questions to ask: 1. How much would you advise one to come with to Australia in order to cater for expenses for the first few months before getting a job. (Note the person intends to lead a very humble life style in terms of spending) 2. What is the probability of getting a job within the first month of arriving in Australia (Blue collar jobs) and what type of blue collar jobs pay best 3. What are the things one needs to know and do in order to quickly secure a job? 4. Is there anything pertinent you think one should do here in Nigeria before coming to Australia as a student in order to get off to a not to difficult start on arrival?(E.g like learning a skill, learning to drive e.t.c) I look forward to you responses. Thanks a bunch... 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Nobody: 12:37pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
WestAfrican:what are the price ranges of accommodation in Australia? 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by WestAfrican: 12:38am On Jun 13, 2019 |
Spygadgets19: There are a few criterias that influence rents; location, how new the property is, how many rooms in the house etc. i.e. A one room studio apartment in the heart of Sydney may cost you $400-$600 a week while same studio in inner suburbs of Sydney would only cost $200-$300 even cheaper when you go Central Coast or Wollongong way. This URL will be useful for you. https://www.domain.com.au/ Choose a location you wish to stay to find out the estimated rent for that area. 7 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by WestAfrican: 1:01am On Jun 13, 2019 |
edkai: 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Nobody: 5:51pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
WestAfrican:Thanks A lot 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Solitin40: 4:01am On Jun 15, 2019 |
masco131:Done with my exams now so I’m free I will surely update the house this coming week get ready |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by masco131(m): 4:21am On Jun 15, 2019 |
Solitin40:We will be waiting boss ![]() |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Divine200: 5:46am On Jun 15, 2019 |
I would like to do my phd program in Australia. How easy is it to get admission? What is the cost of tuition fee? 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by masco131(m): 11:27am On Jun 15, 2019 |
Divine200:Your questions are best asked on the general Australia student visa trend https://www.nairaland.com/3786389/general-australian-student-visa-enquiries/370#3786389.11859 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Joan011: 12:47pm On Jun 15, 2019 |
Solitin40: Ready whenever you are. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by edkai: 4:46pm On Jun 15, 2019 |
[quote author=WestAfrican post=79277946][/quote]Thanks bro. I really appreciate your response to each question. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by edkai: 8:26pm On Jun 15, 2019 |
Questions keep popping into my head as the date of my arrival in Australia gets closer. I'm feeling unprepared in terms of being armed with enough information. I checked the accommodation link that WestAfrican sent. I kept on seeing the term "Bond". I wonder what that means. Also, for someone who is going to be schooling in Wollongong but intends to stay and work in Sydney, which part of Sydney should such a person rent an apartment so as to ensure more proximity to Wollongong. Again based on experience, what kind of accommodation would you advise those of us who are coming over to arrange for as students and what type should we avoid? We need your opinions on this our senior brothers and sisters. Are there any other inherent procedural challenges with securing accommodation that we need to be aware of especially as new comers and how do we overcome them if any? 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Solitin40: 12:23pm On Jun 17, 2019 |
edkai:A rental bond is a security deposit paid at the start of the tenancy. If the property manager/owner takes a bond, they must give the tenant a receipt and lodge it with the RTA within 10 days. It is an offence not to do so. A rental bond is lodged with the RTA online, or by post, using a Bond lodgement (Form 2). The bond is paid back to the tenant when the property is vacated, provided no money is owed for rent, damages or other costs. 1 Like 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Solitin40: 12:24pm On Jun 17, 2019 |
Solitin40: How much bond can be taken? For general tenancies the law says if the rent is $700 or less per week, the maximum bond amount is 4 weeks rent. If the weekly rent is higher than $700, the amount of bond should be negotiated between the property manager/owner and tenant. The law gives no maximum amount where the weekly rent is higher than $700. For moveable dwelling tenancies, the maximum bond is the same as 2 weeks rent, or if the electricity is connected to the premises in the owner’s name, 3 weeks rent. The maximum amounts stated in the Act apply to all bonds, no matter what they are called (e.g. pet bond) or how many bonds are taken. There are different rules where accommodation is provided by an employer. Check with the RTA for more information. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by WestAfrican: 11:39pm On Jun 17, 2019 |
Wow never new RTA now handles rental bond. When I was renting it was Fair Trading and your house agent does all of that paperwork for you. Solitin40: |
Re: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by Joan011: 7:24pm On Jun 18, 2019 |
edkai: Let me add to what solitin40 said, it's best you take pictures of the house from all angles to avoid whatever problems that might crop up when you want to leave as some landlords can say you damaged some parts of the house when you didn't those pictures can come in handy. 9 Likes |
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