Before Leaving JCU Brisbane Campus

Before Leaving JCU Brisbane Campus

RETURNING HOME CHECKLIST

Before leaving JCU Brisbane campus

  • Return all library books
  • Pay any outstanding tuition fees and fines
  • Update contact details on e-Student
  • If you have any medical expenses to claim and you have membership with OSHC Worldcare - Allianz, you can submit a claim online
  • Sign-up for a JCU Alumni Network
  • Complete a Finalisation of an Award - Graduation form ( this form is available online )
  • Apply for copies of your Academic Record
  • Request a Letter of Completion

Before leaving Australia

  • Notify your landlord, real estate of your departure date and finalise any contract or lease requirements. For information about lodging an application for refund of your bond, contact the Residential Tenancies Authority.
  • Pay outstanding phone, gasand electricity bills
  • Close your bank account
  • Collect all necessary travel documentation
  • If you have undertaken work during your stay, arrange to have your tax done
  • Liaise with your airline to discuss luggage allowance and excess luggage costs
  • Contact courier companies such as Jetta Express, Pack & Send or Australia Post to obtain quotes.

Adjusting to home

Just as you adjusted to life in Australia when you first arrived, you will have to get used to living back home, which may not be the same “home” that you left. While you may be looking forward to going back home, there may also be things about living in Australia and studying at JCUB that you will miss, especially your friends.

Being prepared for reverse culture shock will assist you with your re-settlement into life at home. Use the same strategies you used when you first arrived, such as:

  • Be patient. You will readjust, be it to the crowd, traffic, noise, living with your parents, or just being at home again, but it does take time
  • Take into consideration that while you have been in Australia, you, your family and friends have undergone changes. Be prepared for these.
  • Share your Australian experiences with your family and friends but also allow for them to share what they experienced while you were away
  • Allow yourself to feel sad about the things that you have left behind and miss, e.g. your friends
  • Maintain confidence in yourself
  • Remain in contact with the friends you made while studying at JCU Brisbane campus.
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