Student Stories

Practical guides, reflections and reporting about international student experiences, preparation and life abroad. First-person accounts are identified as such and require appropriate consent and verification.

Emergency Contacts Every International Student Should Organise

Before studying abroad, organize verified campus, emergency, accommodation and trusted contacts so you know whom to contact when plans change.

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Banking and Everyday Payments as an International Student

Everyday payments form part of the international student experience, from tuition deposits and housing rent to groceries and transport.

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Choosing Travel Dates Around University Instructions

Choose your international student travel dates around official university arrival instructions, accommodation check-in and visa conditions.

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Finding Campus Wellbeing Services Before You Need Them

Campus wellbeing services can be easier to use when students know about them before a difficult situation arises.

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Understanding Student Insurance Before Travelling

Understand student insurance before travelling: check coverage, exclusions, requirements, policy dates and how to reach emergency assistance.

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How to Compare Cost-of-Living Claims About Study Destinations

Compare student living costs by city, housing, transport, fees and currency rather than relying on an outdated monthly headline.

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Researching Local Transport Before Your First Week Abroad

Compare routes and student transport costs before your first week abroad, including campus location, timetables, accessibility and commute time.

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The First 90 Days Abroad: A Student Reflection Checklist

A student’s first 90 days abroad can include new routines, academic pressures, friendships, uncertainty and small moments of progress.

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A First-Week Campus Arrival Checklist for New Students

Plan your first week abroad with a campus arrival checklist covering enrolment, classes, library access, local services and practical daily…

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Balancing University Study, Part-Time Work and Rest

International students can face competing demands: academic work, household responsibilities, social adjustment and, where permitted, employment.

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