How about starting 2023 by planning an exchange? Here are 5 essential steps to fulfill your dream of studying or working in Australia
New year, new life - even better if it's in another country and full of new experiences! Going on an exchange in 2023 is a dream for many people, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Good Day specializes in this mission: with us, you can calmly plan your exchange to Australia, without worrying about bureaucracy.
Here are 5 steps to take on an exchange program in 2023.
Define your goal
First of all, you need to define what you will be doing in Australia: school, university, postgraduate or even, employment. Good Day specializes in helping and guiding exchange students with a wide range of objectives.
For students, the agency organizes registration and takes care of the student's progress at school or university. Good Day also offers study plan e educational consultancyIn addition, we provide a personalized plan for the exchange student to chart their best academic path in Australia.
Those who want to work in Australia have another challenge: understanding and entering the international job market. That's why Good Day has created D'Career, careers program aimed at international students who are interested in entering the Australian job market.
Juliana Owen, founder of New Mind Consulting, is an International Career Coach with more than 15 years' experience in the Australian recruitment market. At D'Career, she helps students understand the Australian market, develop their CVs, rehearse for interviews and much more.
Choose your exchange destination
Once you've defined your goal, you need to choose your new city! Australia has options to suit different lifestyles: big cities, small cities, coastal cities, inland cities...
Sydney, for example, is a good option for those who like the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. Although the cost of living is a little higher, Sydney has many leisure options - and many of them are free.
Golden Coast is also a popular destination: its beaches and climate are reminiscent of Brazil and, even though it is smaller than cities like Sydney and Melbourne, the region has good job opportunities.
Do exchange in Melbourneis another good option. The city is one of the best in the world to live in and has many leisure options, a booming job market (start-ups are growing there) and one of the best public transport systems in Australia.
Other good options are Adelaide, a city that encourages permanent residence, and PerthThis is ideal for those who prefer to visit Western Australia.
Choose your accommodation
Australia has different types of accommodation - and, as well as selecting the city, the exchange student must choose the right one. type of accommodation that most closely matches your lifestyle and the experience you want to have.
O homestay is a very classic type of accommodation: it's when an Australian family takes in a student from another country. It's a great opportunity to experience the local routine and culture and, what's more, have contact with Australians.
Another accommodation option is studios and apartments - it's worth renting a whole place with a real estate agency or consulting companies that make it possible to rent rooms. In any case, it's important to do your research and consider the location of the apartment.
There is also share housea shared house. This is a great option for students who want cheaper accommodation and want to live with other students from different countries.
Secure your tickets
Due to the distance between Brazil and Australia, airline tickets may not be cheap. But Good Day helps travelers find the best airfares, discounts and promotions all year round.
Organize your documents
This is a step that worries those who want to go on an exchange in 2023: what documents do you need to travel? And how do you get a visa?
As well as having a valid passport, you need to apply for a visa at the Australian embassy while you are still in Brazil. There are student visas and work visas, such as the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (482), which is valid for two to four years.
But the good news is that you don't have to worry about the visa: Good Day offers the support you need to apply for a visa.
That's it! With your documents and tickets in hand, as well as your registration and accommodation guaranteed, you can pack your bags and set off on your 2023 exchange.
Want to know more about how Good Day can help you in this mission? Click here and contact us. Have a good trip!
