Find out How to Make the Most of Your International Student Life in Australia

It may be difficult for you to adapt to a new environment, especially if you are leaving your home country for the first time. Below Scots English College lists some top tips that you can use to make your time in Australia enjoyable and successful.
1. Make new friends



One of the best ways to get used to life in a new country is to make friends. You can make friends in your classes or getting a part-time job in Australia. Don’t be afraid to say hello to your classmates or start up a conversation. Students at Scots are from all over the world, and they are always eager to meet up with new friends.

2. Get involved in social activities
Getting involved in social activities is another great way to adapt to life in Australia. At Scots, we provide optional weekly ‘outdoor and explore’ activities on Fridays, regular monthly excursions to a range of popular locations in the Sydney area and optional evening social activities including movie night, food night and games night.

3. Use facilities and resources

Cappuccino, latte or mocha? Our students love the College, the staff, the teachers and even our coffee and chocolate machine.

We have many facilities and resources on campus for students. At our ultra-modern campus, you can expect to find everything from comfortable and modern classrooms with interactive teaching technology to free freshly brewed tea or coffee and, of course, free high-speed Wi-Fi. Support services range from academic support, personal support to social activities. For more details of these services, you can please click here.

4. Explore Australia

Scots’ excursions are our students’ and teachers’ favourite activities.

When studying in Australia, make time to explore your new home. Each Australian city has its own unique beauty. Take Sydney as an example. As the largest city in Australia, Sydney is often referred as the educational and multicultural hub. According to a Mercer 2016 Quality of Living Survey over 450 cities, Sydney has been ranked in top 50 safest places in the world. According to QS Best Student Cities 2017, Australia has 7 cities ranked in top 100 best student cities in the world; among them, Sydney 13th. Sydney is home to 37 beaches spreading over a large area, historic landmarks, award-winning recreational centers and various cultures.

5. Sample the local food options

Though you can stick to your home country’s cuisine, you won’t regret trying some of other irresistible options. Australia is a very multicultural country, so you can have many chances to enjoy just about every nation’s food on restaurant menus. Aside from multicultural food from all over the world, Australia is famous for local specialties like kangaroo, ostrich and crocodile meat.

6. Try to do well in your course

Teachers at Scots are experienced and well-qualified professionals. They are always happy to do extra work with you.

Always remember the main reason you came to Australia. It is to study. So keep studying hard. Don’t hesitate to ask your teachers for any study support. Teachers at Scots are experienced and well-qualified professionals, many with TESOL qualifications at degree, postgraduate or Masters level. They are always happy to do extra work with you. They will get to know you both inside and outside the classroom. You will have great memories of our teachers.

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