Pre-departure Guide

Getting Started

Get started with preparing for your international adventure here! Learn more about the first steps of your application with your host provider and how courses and credits work here at UniSA.

Preparing to Go

Start learning about your destination and researching what you need to know! Visit this page for destination research advice, information about finding accommodation, and packing tips and tricks.

Health, Safety and Travel

You can’t have the best experience of your life without looking after yourself first! Before you depart, you should prepare for your physical and mental health, insurance, and safety and emergency considerations.

While Abroad

Tickets bought and bags packed, but have you prepared for actually being overseas? Get advice here for arriving in your destination, settling in, culture shock and support, academic matters, and how to have the best experience possible.

Coming Home

You’ve reached the end of your experience and are returning home, but there are still some things you need to prepare for. Visit this page for information about travelling home, reverse culture shock, and your responsibilities as a returned student at UniSA.

Further Resources

Looking for some help with planning your time overseas? Not sure where to get started with your research? This page offers useful links and checklists that you can use to get prepared!