浅墨入画much clothing from home as possible,especially if funds
are rmation on where to buy inexpensive
clothes can be obtained from the International Student
Centre of most colleges and universities.
Do not rush into buying expensive text books.It is
advisable to wait until your first lectures and
tutorials,and then ask academic staff which are the
essential purchases.There is usually a second?hand
bookshop on campus,and used texts are also advertised on faculty noticeboards.
The Students’ Union coordinates a number of outlets on the various university campuses that provide
stationery items and other essential study equipment at
reasonable prices.Some courses require specialised
equipment which can be quite costly,and it is wise to
check any additional costs involved with the course of
your choice.
In general,those practically orientated courses tend to incur(招致)higher additional costs.Expenses for
books,stationery,and equipment vary greatly,but you
should allow approximately $500—$1000 a year.
Most university campuses have banks and/or credit
unions.The banks issue drafts,traveller?s cheques or
foreign currency notes,and accept telex or airmail
transactions.In some colleges and universities the
credit union is the institution?s own credit union.In
addition to normal banking and financial services(with
no transaction charges),credit unions usually provide
special services for international students.
Money may be deposited or withdrawn from branches of the credit unions and banks during
