How international students can integrate into the local Australian culture

If you study in Australia, you must understand the common sense of studying in Australia in order to better integrate into the local culture and life.

Locals in Australia pay more attention to privacy, please try not to call others at night, because this time is personal time.

Asking personal questions can sometimes be embarrassing, and it's rude to ask someone about their age, occupation, or religion. It's also rude to ask someone how much money they make, and it's rude to say that someone is fat or ugly. Australians respect each other and treat friends and acquaintances as equals.

The legal drinking age in Australia is 18 years old, and the penalty for drinking and driving is very severe. When driving, the blood alcohol level must not exceed, about the equivalent of a beer, and all people who drive may be stopped by the police to check if they have consumed alcohol.

In Australia, acquaintances greet each other when they meet, and say goodbye when they part. Homestay is no exception. If you are in a host family, you should take the initiative to greet your host when you get up in the morning and go home in the evening, and you should say goodbye when you leave.

No spitting anywhere, if you want to spit, please leave the room and go to the toilet, it is polite to rub your nose on a handkerchief or tissue, but it is rude to suck your nose.

The above are some small common sense that you need to pay attention to when studying in Australia for your reference. Living in Australia, you must understand the local ethnic culture, customs and etiquette in advance. This will help you quickly integrate into the life of studying abroad.

[Editor's note].

Australia Comprehensive Profile.

National anthem] "Advance Australia Fair".

National flower] Golden Wattle (Latin name: Acacia Pycnantha).

National Celebration Day] January 26 (1788).

Governor General Quentin Bryce, Prime Minister Julia Gillard

Population: 22 million (2011).

Languages] English (de facto official language), indigenous languages.

Currency] Australian Dollar.

Ethnicity] 70% are of British and Irish descent, 18% are of descent from other European countries, and 6% are of Asian descent, of which about 670,000 are of Chinese descent, accounting for them; The indigenous population is about 10,000 people, occupying.

Canberra

Largest city] Sydney

Culture and education in Australia

Australian primary and secondary schools and vocational colleges are administered by the Ministry of Education of each state or territory, funded by federal grants, and universities are managed by the Commonwealth. All citizens and permanent residents of Australia are entitled to free primary and secondary education. Australia has a strong focus on education, with 42 universities and more than 230 technical colleges.

Almost all of these universities and colleges are public schools (there are only two private universities), and the education system varies slightly from state to state, but all are managed by federally controlled and managed rents, so they maintain an average and high quality of education. The academic qualifications of each school are recognized by each state, and Australia's academic qualifications are widely recognized by countries around the world.

Education in Australia is of a world-class standard. In a country with a population of just over 20 million a few years ago, six scientists have won the Nobel Prize. All Australian schooling is tailored to the needs, abilities and interests of the individual, so that each student can reach his or her full potential in all aspects of his or her life and can be applied to all walks of life.

The Australian education system can be divided into five parts, namely: (1) primary and secondary schools; (ii) a vocational training system consisting of technical and further education institutes (TAFEs); (3) English Language Tuition Schools (ELICOS) that provide English courses for overseas students; (4) Private schools offering vocational courses such as business, hotel management, and aviation piloting; (5) Universities.

Australia's education system is largely inherited from the British system, with 6 years of primary school (i.e. grades 1-6); 6 years of secondary school (grades 7-12, regardless of junior high and high school); 2-3 years of junior college; 3 years of college. The length of study varies depending on the department, for example, 3 years for arts, business, and science, 4 years for engineering, 4 or 5 years for law, and 6 years for medicine.

Generally, those who want to enter a junior college or higher must complete 12 years of education. Australian students who want to continue their studies after Year 12 have two options: first, technical and further education colleges with a focus on practical courses; Second, university courses that are of an academic and theoretical nature.

Eligibility is based on the results of the Grade 12 Graduation Examination.

Don't talk about rabbits, because that's a sign of bad luck, and don't take pictures of your baby.

Normally, you are not allowed to talk nonsense at the dinner table, and you must eat with a fork, and you must wear a robe and a veil.

It is forbidden not to wear slippers when studying in Australia, and do not talk casually during class, and do not fail to complete the homework assigned by the teacher many times.

Communicate with friends in the local area.,Mainly on your own.,Talking to blonde big girls and stuff.,It's what the ghost young guy does, and you do it.。

It's hard to be honest, mainly because I don't fit in.

Join the group or club you are interested in and make friends with local classmates. Homestay at a foreigner's home and learn about local life. I went to work in a shop owned by a local. These can help you settle into local life as quickly as possible.

"Huddle"Pros and cons.

A few days ago, Australia** released a report on the number of overseas students, showing that the number of international students from Chinese mainland continued to rise steadily, still ranking first among overseas students in Australia, far exceeding the number of students from the second to fifth countries (India, Vietnam, South Korea and Malaysia), accounting for the total number of international students in Australia.

Anatomy of Chinese parliamentarians"Roadblocks"

Why do some Chinese students get used to holding together? Why do you get used to staying in your circle of acquaintances? What difficulties do they face in integrating into the Australian community?

In this regard, Wang Guozhong, a Chinese Lordor in NSW and the founder of the Australian Institute, said in an interview with reporters that there are a large number of Chinese students studying in NSW, and there are three major difficulties for Chinese students to integrate into the local community in Australia: one is language, the second is culture, and the third is values.

Language barriers are undoubtedly the primary factor, language is the most important communication bridge, some international students feel that the language is not good, and are unwilling to take the initiative to speak and contact, so that the communication with students from other backgrounds and locals is reduced, and the result is that the circle is more solidified.

I believe that language is the best bridge for people to communicate, so if you want to integrate into the local society, the best way is to learn the local language, and you must be proficient in the local language, so that the local people will have a sense of familiarity with you and a friendly attitude towards you. The second is that you have to respect the different customs and habits of each country, we may have lived in China since childhood, and we are very familiar with Chinese customs and habits, but after you go to a foreign country, it is different, foreign countries are different from China, and there is no Chinese festival that you are familiar with, you can only adapt to their festivals, so that you can better integrate into the local society.

Friends are people who can lead you to enjoy the scenery, make more local friends after you arrive in Australia, let them lead you to familiarize yourself with their local life, and let them lead you to appreciate the scenery of Australia, when you are familiar, you will feel that this place is very good, and then you can integrate into the local society, and you can also adapt to the life there.

If you want to integrate well into the local social life in Australia, you must first understand the customs and humanistic feelings of Australia in advance. Understand the living habits and living routines of the people there in advance. Let yourself not be too blind and purposeless after you pass.

It will not be because of the difference in living styles and living habits between the two places, so that they will have all kinds of discomfort and unpleasantness. At the same time, you can also properly understand the local culture of Australia. This makes it easier to find friends and people to talk to in Europe.

In this way, it will not be in Australia. If you don't adapt to the water and soil, you won't miss your hometown too much. As long as this is done to establish a firm foundation in the local area.

Only by yourself can you integrate into the local social life in the fastest way. <>

In addition, it is also important to calculate the time difference between Australia and China, so as to avoid having a great adverse impact on your life because of jet lag after arriving in Australia. This is something you need to prepare and realize in advance. You must be mentally and physically prepared for your new life in Australia.

Adjust your schedule. Menstrual flow to avoid yourself because of the time difference. Behaviors that cause physical discomfort or psychological disturbance.

Only take these details and time of life. The world thinks about itself, so that it can better and faster integrate into the local social life in Australia.

Another key one is: It is necessary to adapt to the local eating habits in Australia as soon as possible, because the most difficult thing to adapt to is the problem of diet. If you haven't been exposed to Australian food yet, learn about Australian food in advance.

Let your appetite get used to the local Australian food as soon as possible. At the same time, they have a high level of English proficiency. It is also one of the most crucial elements of local life.

Only when the language is smooth, can the problems encountered by yourself be solved quickly. Preparing for these things can help you integrate into life in Australia as quickly as possible.