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Home to five large universities, Sydney is a great choice for any international student. It is packed full of things to do and things to see, meaning that you’ll never be bored. The year-round sunshine is also an added bonus.

However, when moving abroad to Sydney for the first time, having a few nuggets of information in your back pocket about how to get around the city and where to find the best food is invaluable.

Have a look at some of tips below for international student moving to Sydney.

As an international student, finding a job is always at the back of your mind, and whether you choose to stay in your university country or move back home, knowing what employers are looking for is important.

We spoke to a range of top graduate employers and asked them to share what they look for in job applicants and how graduates can stand out to recruiters. Showing a passion for the role and understanding how you fit into it are some of the key ways in which graduates and undergraduate students can stand out. 

Many international students often believe that simply receiving a degree from a well-known university is enough to get them a job. However, while the academic education you receive is very important, there are things you can do outside your degree study to help you boost your employability skills.

Joining clubs and societies, expanding your network and doing some part-time work can really help to set you apart from other graduates and show your employer that you have a range of skills and qualities to offer.

Safety is a huge concern for any international student when they move abroad, as well as for domestic students moving away to university. While different countries and universities will have a range of different safety measures and initiatives in place for all students, there are some universal apps and ways to stay safe when living in a foreign country. 

With all the various deadlines, supporting documents and ongoing admin, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the process of applying for your student visa.

Different countries will have different requirements so, before you get started, take some time to read the government guidance around filling out your student visa application. 

University students around the world are answering the call to climate action; doing everything from  to developing a   encouraging universities to commit to a carbon-neutral future.

But what about graduate jobs in environmental sustainability and development? 

From green investing to climate science, law, policy and sustainable design, there are a huge range of professional fields invested in a greener future, and they will all be on the lookout for graduate talent.

Travelling abroad is a a huge factor in increasing your carbon footprint and unfortunately this is something international students can’t always avoid. 

While it’s inevitable you will have to take flights while travelling to and from your university there are ways you can mitigate your carbon footprint and contribute to carbon neutrality. 

There are two main types of business programmes at business schools. First, there is the more generalist master of business administration (MBA), which is designed to give you an overview of all aspects of business.

Then there are specialised master’s programmes such as a master’s degree in finance or business analytics. These are designed to help you hone your skills in one area and develop the ability to analyse and understand data in a business context.

But which should you choose to study?

What does it take to succeed as an international student?

I wish someone had given me the answer to this question when I embarked on my international student journey many years ago from India to the US.

I was a naive 21-year-old, filled with ideas and dreams of the US, but with almost no understanding of what lay ahead – the challenge of being a foreign student in a different country and culture, as well as all the wonderful opportunities this experience would bring.