You’ve booked your flights, sorted out your visa and planned your trip to Australia, and now comes the hard part… what to pack?! Packing for any trip can be hard to navigate, but especially one known for amazing beaches, lush rainforests, and bustling cities (aka so many different outfit options).

The Aussie way of life is a pretty simple one and you would be surprised how little you really need to pack, but there are definitely some essentials that you shouldn’t get on your flight without. You can find a general list of things to pack to study abroad here, but read on to find out what things you won’t want to forget for your trip to Australia.

1. Sunscreen (and probably aloe vera too)

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Australia has an extremely hot climate and a plentiful amount of sunny days. However, what you may not know is that Australia’s ozone layer (the layer between the earth and the sun that protects us from dangerous UV rays) is thinned, which basically means the sun is large and in charge. It won’t take long for your skin to burn to a crisp if you aren’t wearing at least SPF 30 (although you should probably opt for 60). It wouldn’t hurt to pack some aloe vera for that first inevitable burn upon arrival as well.

2. Your favorite bathing suit

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If you’re traveling in the summer months, you’ll probably spend the vast majority of your time in a bathing suit. Your favorite suit and a simple white tee pullover will pretty much become your staple outfit for the majority of the trip, so there’s no need to overpack with a thousand different wardrobe options.

3. A pair of thongs

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Wait, what? Alhough this phrase may be misleading, I definitely don’t recommend you walk around in your underwear whilst abroad. ‘Thongs’ are actually another word for flip flops in the Aussie English vocabulary, which will pretty much become your best friend in terms of footwear. You’ll probably end up barefoot a majority of the time regardless, even in places like the grocery store!

4. A sunhat or baseball cap

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Remember all those times where your mother told you to wear a hat and you shrugged it off and ignored her? Well, this time you should listen—I wasn’t kidding about all that ozone layer business. You haven’t had bad sunburn until you’ve burnt the top of your scalp and it flakes out for the rest of the trip (hello dandruff).

5. A pair of sunnies

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‘Sunnies’ aka sunglasses are another staple to protect you from, you guessed it, the sun. If you’re still not convinced on all this sun protection talk, it’ll only take a day in Australia for you to head to the shop to buy every single one of these items.

6. Jet lag remedy

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Depending on where you’re flying from, the flight to and from Australia can take over 20 hours if you’re coming from places like North America or the UK. So, it’s definitely in your best interest to grab some melatonin or motion sickness medicine to make the transition smoother. Talk to your doctor about the best options for you to ensure you have an enjoyable travel experience.

7. A universal adaptor for your electronics

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Visiting a new country brings different power outlets that you have to account for. You can grab an international adaptor at pretty much any electronic store, or at the airport if you happen to forget (although they’re a lot pricier there). It’s also a good idea to get one with a few different USB plugs so you can charge multiple devices at once.

8. Packing cubes

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These will seriously change your life—I don’t know how I ever traveled without them before. Packing cubes allow you to separate different items into individual bags so that you aren’t searching through your suitcase trying to find a single item. They also prevent you from making a massive mess in your room when you have to pull everything out of your suitcase.

9. Season-appropriate clothing

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The clothing you’ll need will depend on the season you’re visiting Australia in and which area you’re visiting. In the summer and early spring, generally speaking you will not need to pack more than a sweater or two for night time. However, if you’re visiting in winter or autumn, temperatures can drop quite low and you will need to pack more warm clothing. Also, the more southern areas such as the city of Melbourne can bring rainy and cold weather in certain times of the year.

10. A portable charger for emergencies

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If you’re an avid traveler, you’ll know that sometimes it’s a struggle to find a spare plug to charge your electronics. Your trip may consist of long bus rides and flights that don’t necessarily have outlets. Airport plugs are also scarce and sometimes a pain to find. Carrying a portable charger will save your life in a lot of different scenarios.

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法国以高质量的学术水平和世界著名的艺术文化氛围而闻名，难怪在2017年有近34.4万名来自世界各地的学生决定去法国留学，体验这个国家所拥有的一切。

请继续阅读，了解应该去法国留学的六大理由。

法国坐拥最好的商学院

法国的高等教育质量是首屈一指的，很多商学院在全球大学排名中都位居前列。

EDHEC商学院就是其中之一，根据2019年QS商业硕士排名，其管理学硕士、金融学硕士课程均位列全球前30名。EDHEC商学院专注于商业、创业、管理和创新，其五个校区中的三个校区分别位于 巴黎、尼斯和里尔，这意味着你与专业机会、人脉关系和全球社区的联系就在你的家门口。

以至于学校的企业赞助商是一些全球领先的国际公司，如普华永道、彭博、联合利华和法国兴业银行等，这意味着可以培养学生卓越的洞察力和分析能力，帮助他们在商业、管理和金融等专业领域取得进步。

法国是全球商业和金融领域的领导者

尼斯是法国南部的经济中心，里尔是有抱负的企业家的故乡，而巴黎则是国际商业和市场的领头羊，每一个EDHEC的校园都有自己的特色。

对于那些希望踏入商业和金融界的人来说，法国就是你理想中的目的地。

毕业生就业前景很好

对于那些毕业后还没有准备好告别法国的人来说，巴黎的就业前景还是很有希望的，尤其是在首都，作为一个繁华的国际中心，在这里你一定会遇到全球的人脉网络，巴黎在2018年QS最佳留学城市排行榜中，关于雇主活动方面，巴黎位列第七名。

此外，最近的一项研究发现，欧洲是世界上女性在学习、生活和工作方面享有更好平等机会的地方之一，法国位居第三位。

法国位于西欧的中心地带

说到法国，首先想到的是什么？美酒和佳肴？它的宏伟壮丽和丰富的文化传统？还是奢华而又精致的生活方式呢？

无论你怎么想，可以说，法国是世界上到访人数最多的国家是有原因的！它是旅行者的梦想——从完美的风景和雄伟的城市天际线，到奶油牛角面包和香槟酒，法国是一个充满乐趣的国家。在这里学习意味着你将有无穷无尽的机会去探索法国的一切，沉浸在法国的文化中，满足你浪迹天涯的梦想。

给所有热爱艺术的朋友们一点启示，博物馆的门票要么是免费的，要么就是对学生们有很大的折扣。而对于脚痒痒的人来说，欧盟的铁路系统是一个绝佳且便捷的交通方式（也可以在欧洲大陆及周边地区冒险）。

你会在潜在的雇主眼中脱颖而出

当然，这一点对于你留学的任何国家都适用——至少可以说，你对去一个新的国家学习的纯粹热情和投入是令人钦佩的。然而，这也关系到如何塑造你这段经历，以及你的全球化思维能力如何帮助你在未来申请工作时大放异彩。

说到在这里学习、生活和工作，值得一提的是，法语是欧盟第二大语言，也是世界上使用最广泛的语言之一。所以，你不妨好好掌握它，在你的简历中加入一些其他令人印象深刻的东西。

与其他国家相比，签证和医疗保健相对来说更容易安排

搬到一个新的城市难免会有些麻烦，就更不用说搬到一个新的国家，有时会有很大的压力。幸运的是，当涉及到整理必要的文书工作时，整理签证可能是最容易的事情之一，因为法国的欧盟和欧洲经济区学生的签证系统非常简单。

说到医疗，即 "社会医疗"，法国的医疗系统被认为是世界上最好的医疗系统之一，2018年9月开始免费，最高可覆盖70%的医疗费用。计划在法国留学的非欧盟学生必须参加法国的医疗系统，而欧盟和欧洲经济区的学生要确保自己有EHIC卡。

Full scholarships (also called full-ride scholarships) are the holy grail of funding opportunities, covering almost everything for the full three or four years of university. Your tuition and living costs will be covered by the provider, leaving you free to focus on your studies and social life without worrying about money. Sounds great, right?

Sadly, there just aren’t too many of these dream scholarships going around. Full scholarships are rare, and those that are available are very competitive. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply for them – read on to discover how to increase your chances of being awarded one of these prestigious scholarships.

Know where to look

First things first, where do you actually go to find full scholarships? Your first port of call should be your chosen university’s official website, as they may offer their own funding opportunities for students from your location or in your subject, or possibly list external scholarships you could apply to.

As well as your university, you could check sites like InternationalScholarships.com or FastWeb.com, plus our own Scholarships to Study Abroad page, which lists funding opportunities in different study destinations, scholarships focused on particular subjects and scholarships aimed at particular student groups (e.g. African students).

Prepare in advance

If you know you’ll need a full scholarship to help you to attend university, it’s important to start preparing as far in advance as possible. This is especially important if you find you need to attend an interview - some universities conduct special ‘scholarship weekends’ in which 50-100 students will be invited on campus to interview with a faculty member, answering questions on their goals and motivations and how this fits in with that university and course. If you need to attend a scholarship interview, you should treat this as you would any other formal interview, dressing smartly and coming well-prepared with good answers for their possible questions, as well as having a few questions ready to ask them when invited to at the end of the interview. Find out how to answer common admission interview questions here.

Work hard and keep motivated

Although some full scholarships will be based on financial need rather than academic excellence, some will take both into account, or only be awarded to exceptional students. It goes without saying that you should be working hard in your studies, but you’ll need to really put in the effort if you want to get that full scholarship, as the majority are awarded to the highest-achieving students. In some cases, universities may automatically consider applicants for full scholarships using your regular university application, making high grades crucial. While pushing yourself academically can be mentally exhausting, try to stay motivated by keeping your goals in mind, and give yourself a break every now and then to relax (especially during and after exam season!).

Make yourself stand out from other applicants

With so much competition to get a full scholarship, it’s crucial to stand out from the pool of applicants by demonstrating real commitment to bettering yourself as an individual. This means having a few extracurricular activities to show off to scholarship providers, demonstrating your passions and interests outside the classroom, as well as examples of times you’ve got involved with the local community, perhaps by taking part in volunteer work for a good cause.

Leadership skills are also hugely valued by scholarship providers, and you can demonstrate this by volunteering to lead projects in your extracurricular activities or community work.

Another thing that could really make you stand out from the rest when it comes to scholarship applications is a glowing report on your academic and personal qualities through your letters of recommendation, so it’s important to build strong relationships with your academic mentors – if a mentor knows you well, they’ll be able to provide a more personal and accurate reflection of you in their letter.  

Read the application instructions carefully

This may seem extremely obvious, but you don’t want to drop your chances by accidentally missing out a document or piece of information that was stipulated in the scholarship’s application instructions. Be sure to read the application guidance carefully and repeatedly, so you’re less likely to miss anything, and email the provider if you need clarification on anything.

Submit an exceptional scholarship essay or cover letter

Another one that goes without saying, but your application essay/cover letter needs to absolutely be the best quality it can possibly be. This means making sure it’s clear and concise, is formatted correctly, grabs the reader with a strong introduction, stays focused on its key theme or topic, and has flawless spelling and grammar. Don’t just rely on proofreading it hundreds of times to make sure it’s perfect – ask a friend to go over it and check for typos and any sentences that don’t read as well as they could do.

One of the winners of our QS scholarships wrote a very helpful article on submitting a winning scholarship essay, which you can read here.

Be realistic

And finally, as we touched on earlier, the unfortunate truth is that there aren’t many full scholarships to go around, and they’re extremely competitive, meaning that many candidates who meet and exceed the requirements for a full scholarship end up missing out. Don’t let this hold you back from applying, but be realistic about your expectations. And remember, there’s no limit on how many scholarship applications you can send out, and normally no limit to how many scholarships you can be awarded, so you may be able to build your own full scholarship using two or more smaller scholarships. (Of course, be sure to check with the providers that you’re able to apply for and receive funding from other sources). If you do get rejections, try not to let them get you down – pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and don’t stop trying in life until you get what you want.

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如果你想去欧洲留学、想知道当地哪所大学的学生群体是最多样化的，很多学生都会被这些所吸引，想通过结识来自不同背景、不同文化的人，来丰富自己的留学经历。

2019年QS世界大学排名中，12所欧洲大学在国际学生比例方面获得满分，其中一半的大学位于英国，这表明英国仍然深受海外学生的欢迎。

如果你想就读欧洲最具全球影响力的大学之一，请继续阅读了解更多关于每所院校的信息。

欧洲工商管理学院

INSEAD（欧洲工商管理学院） 在欧洲、亚洲和中东设有校区，在全球范围内保持着商科相关专业研究生院的领先地位，目前根据2019年QS世界大学学科排名，INSEAD在全球排名第二，在欧洲大学中排名第一。

欧洲工商管理学院成立于1957年，几十年来，在173个国家和163个国家培养出了超过58566名校友，并引以为豪。   

伦敦商学院

London Business School（伦敦商学院）成立于1964年，总部位于世界上最注重商业的首都城市之一，根据最新的学科排名，目前在全球排名前十的大学中排名第三（在欧洲大学中排名第二），该校目前开设了包括硕士、MBA、EMBA等多个研究生层次的商科课程。

伦敦商学院的学生群体非常多样化——有超过44000名毕业生，遍布155个国家，并继续欢迎来自109个不同国家的2200多名学生。      

中欧大学 

Central European University（中欧大学）是一所研究型研究生院，位于匈牙利, 布达佩斯，也是美国认证的大学。该校提供著名的硕士和博士课程，以英语授课，在全球多个学科排名前100名，包括政治（第41名）、社会政策与管理（联合第44名）和哲学（联合第44名）。

CEU有着最引人注目的学生群体之一，聚集了来自全球118个国家的约1435名学生。 

伦敦政治经济学院 (LSE)

London School of Economics and Political Science (伦敦政治经济学院) 成立于1895年，1900年成为伦敦大学的组成学院，提供多维度的学位课程平台，以社会科学为核心的世界知名专业，在该学科排名中位居第二位。

伦敦政治经济学院位于金融和多元化的首都伦敦，拥有来自世界各地160多个国家的学生，10883名学生中共有7544名拥有国际身份。

克兰菲尔德大学

Cranfield University（克兰菲尔德大学）是一所位于英国贝德福德的公立研究生院，其前身是1946年成立的航空学院，专业为科学、工程、技术和管理。  

克兰菲尔德大学拥有丰富多样的学生资料，2018年的数据证实，共有46%的学生来自英国以外的国家：21%来自欧盟国家，25%来自世界其他国家。 此外，该校30名毕业生均来自世界各地，包括澳大利亚, 中国, 印度以及瑞士。

EPFL – 洛桑联邦理工学院

EPFL – Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne（洛桑联邦理工学院）位于日内瓦湖畔的瑞士法语区城市--洛桑，是一所著名的研究密集型院校，专门研究自然科学和工程学，因此在这两个学科的全球前20名中都有其地位。

洛桑联邦理工学院的历史可以追溯到1853年，当时它最初是一所只有11名学生的私立学校，今天，它是世界上最著名的30所公立学校之一，拥有来自全球125个国家的10000名学生。

伦敦帝国理工学院

Imperial College London（伦敦帝国理工学院）是一所世界著名的学府，在全球大学排名中一直名列前十，它提供以研究为主导的教学，并提供科学、工程、医学和商业等专业。

作为伦敦多元文化的中心，帝国理工学院是一个真正的全球化社区，来自140多个不同国家的国际学生纷纷前来求学。此外，该机构设立的 "学术大使计划 " 是为了更好地与希望提出学术咨询的海外学生建立联系。 

马斯特里赫特大学

下面我们就来看看欧洲最国际化的大学，荷兰的Maastricht University（马斯特里赫特大学），这是一所位于荷兰南端的公立大学，成立于1967年，是荷兰十三所大学中第二年轻的大学，它也是全荷兰国际化程度最高的大学，提供的学术课程涉及多个学科。

由于马斯特里赫特大学的学生中，有50%的学生是国际学生，因此，马斯特里赫特大学的大部分课程都是以英语授课，并以国际或欧洲为中心，使其很容易被来自世界各地的学生所接受。

UCL (伦敦大学学院)

UCL (伦敦大学学院) 是世界十大名校之一，是一所多学科的大学，也是享有国际学术声誉的中心，在教学和研究方面都非常出色。

作为伦敦的重要学术机构之一，伦敦大学学院拥有来自各行各业的学者，其39000名学生中，有18000名来自英国以外的国家，共计150个国家的学生。

伦敦大学亚非学院

SOAS University of London（伦敦大学亚非学院）具有独特而多样的社会科学课程，是一所真正体现伦敦丰富多样性的学术机构，它在全球高等教育机构中排名前300名，在研究方面始终领先于亚洲、非洲和中东地区。

伦敦大学亚非学院自认是世界上最国际化的大学之一，其56%的学生来自英国以外的地区，约为全球平均水平的五倍，还一直欢迎国际学生参加留学和交流项目 以及暑期学校。

HEC 巴黎高等商学院

HEC Paris School of Management（巴黎高等商学院）是一所专门从事管理学教育和研究的机构，目前在2019年QS管理学硕士排名中位居榜首，它为有志向的领导者提供了一系列专属课程，包括硕士课程、MBA、博士课程、HEC高管MBA、TRIUM全球高管MBA，以及高管教育公开招生和定制课程。

巴黎高等商学院有超过4400名学生，在多样性方面的表现非常出色，例如，在2017年，国际学生构成了其管理学硕士班人数的65%，据报道，共有17个不同国籍的学生。   

国立路桥学校

Ecole des Ponts ParisTech（国立路桥学校）的前身为皇家路桥学校 (École Royale des Ponts et Chaussées)，成立于1747年。虽然它是一所研究生院，致力于培养有抱负的工程师们的学术和专业技能，但国立路桥学校也提供学科以外的各种学科教育，包括计算机科学、金融和经济学。

目前，该校与32个国家的56所大学建立了合作关系，43%的学生在国外获得双学位，同时，该校的学生基本上都是全球学生，校园内有500多名国际学生，代表48个不同国家。

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There’s never been a brighter outlook for young computer science students than today. As these recent stats show, computer science graduates have some of the highest starting salaries out there and are in such high demand that they can afford to be picky about the type of job and industry they opt for.

And it’s not hard to see why. Technology has been growing so exponentially over recent years, there has been a steadily increasing demand for bright graduates to come in and help to transform areas ranging from data infrastructure to cyber security. If you are interested in pursuing a career in computer science, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest trends in computer science research, to make an informed choice about where to head next. Check out these five trends storming the tech industry!

1. Artificial intelligence and robotics

With the global robotics industry forecast to be worth US$80 billion by 2024, a large portion of this growth is down to the strength of interest and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) – one of the most controversial and intriguing areas of computer science research. The technology is still in its early stages, but tech giants like Facebook, Google and IBM are investing huge amounts of money and resources into AI research. There’s certainly no shortage of opportunities to develop real-world applications of the technology, and there’s immense scope for break-through moments in this field.

2. Big data analytics

Back in 2012, the Harvard Business Review branded data science the ‘sexiest job’ of the 21 century. Yes, you read that correctly. There has been a surge in demand for experts in this field and doubled efforts on the part of brands and agencies to boost salaries and attract data science talents. From banking to healthcare, big data analytics is everywhere, as companies increasingly attempt to make better use of the enormous datasets they have, in order to personalize and improve their services.

3. Computer-assisted education

The use of computers and software to assist education and/or training, computer-assisted education brings many benefits and has many uses. For students with learning disabilities, for instance, it can provide personalized instruction and enable students to learn at their own pace, freeing the teacher to devote more time to each individual. The field is still growing but promising, with many educators praising its ability to allow students to engage in active, independent and play-based learning.  

4. Bioinformatics

A fascinating application of big data, bioinformatics, or the use of programming and software development to build enormous datasets of biological information for research purposes, carries enormous potential. Linking big pharma companies with software companies, bioinformatics is growing in demand and offers good job prospects for computer science researchers and graduates interested in biology, medical technology, pharmaceuticals and computer information science.  

5. Cyber security

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, cyber security jobs are predicted to grow by 28 percent between 2016 and 2026 – much faster than average for all occupations, and raising concerns about the shortfall in qualified graduates. In February 2015, Barack Obama spoke of the need to “collaborate and explore partnerships that will help develop the best ways to bolster our cyber security.” It’s not hard to understand why he might think so. We live in a hyper-connected world, in which absolutely everything – from banking to dating to governmental infrastructure – is done online. In today’s world, data protection is no longer optional, for either individuals or nations, making this another growing strand of computer science research.

This article was originally published in October 2016. It was updated in April 2019.

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