Introduction to school life in Australia

Introduction to Campus Life of Queensland University, Australia

library

University of Queensland () Library (UQ

Library) is the largest library in Queensland, with a total collection of about 2.5 million books, 500,000 e-books and 75,000 periodicals. At the same time, it has more than 65,438+0,000 online databases and 65,438+0,200 desktop and notebook computers for free use by school students. Its 15 branch libraries are distributed in four campuses and Brisbane teaching hospital, and the opening hours are from 8 am to 8 pm every day 10, in which the biological science library is always open 24 hours.

As an award-winning multimedia library, it is particularly important to provide information technology support for teaching, scientific research and management. The school provides a certain amount of free internet traffic for every student in school every month, which is used to complete e-mail exchange and review and download online learning materials. With the access of wireless network, the four campuses have achieved full network coverage, and students can directly log in to the campus wireless network by entering their own account names and passwords, which is quite convenient for teaching and communication. When students encounter information technology problems and seek help, they can turn to people distributed in various libraries for help.

I.t. information desk, and the information technology service department will also have professionals to help solve problems.

Student service

University of Queensland () has a very perfect student service system: student registration (students)

Center), start using and

Welcome), Free Academic English Course (ACS/EAC), Accommodation (Accommodation), Learning (Learning)

Assistance), psychological counseling (student counseling), career planning guidance (job selection and graduation.

Employment), etc., it is suggested that international students can contact these corresponding institutions at any time to get professional guidance and help when they encounter problems in their study or life.

sports

Each campus of Kunming University is equipped with corresponding sports facilities. Among them, Saint Lucia, the main campus, has the most complete hardware facilities, including: sports ground, track and field runway and swimming pool built according to the requirements of the Olympic Games; In addition, football fields, tennis courts, hockey courts, cricket courts and beach volleyball courts are distributed around the campus and dormitory areas. Indoor gymnasium is divided into functional areas: basketball hall, squash hall, fitness center, martial arts hall, etc. It provides a good place for athletes in rainy days.

Students studying in Kunming University will automatically become new members of the sports club after completing their enrollment registration, and they can all use various sports facilities at very favorable prices. Sports clubs also hold various fitness training classes every semester, such as Pilates, Yoga, Street Dance, Tango, Taekwondo and Wushu. More professional training teachers regularly organize off-campus activities such as horseback riding, kayaking and surfing to experience and appreciate the fun brought by extreme sports on the premise of ensuring safety.

Domestic installation

Restaurants and cafes

At noon, all the restaurants in the campus serve lunch. There are many flavors to choose from:

French fries, hamburgers, Japanese sushi, Italian pizza, Malaysian fried noodles, China rice, subway, etc. In addition, each restaurant is equipped with a microwave oven of 1 or above for students who bring their own lunch to heat food. Cafes are located in every corner of the campus. Generally, they open at 7: 30 in the morning and end around 4 pm.

bank

ANZ and Federal Bank both have branches in the campus of Saint Lucia, and there are other financial institutions, such as National Bank and Queensland Bank.

Bank ATMs are installed on campus to provide simple cash deposit and withdrawal services.

bookshop

Students can buy or order all kinds of books and teaching AIDS needed for class in bookstores in various campuses. The bookstore also sells stationery and various souvenirs with the school logo. The second-hand bookstore is located in the campus of Saint Lucia, which provides a good channel for students who need books but are worried about the high cost. All kinds of labor supplies needed for laboratory and factory practice can also be bought here.

Comprehensive facilities

The Saint Lucia campus is equipped with convenience stores, printing houses, pharmacies, barbershops, optical shops, dental clinics, kindergartens, cinemas, post offices and other comprehensive service facilities to provide convenience for students at school.

public transportation

All public transport in Queensland provides half-price tickets for students (including international students). Adults or students buy bus cards with different colors (Go

Card) can be used between different public transport in Queensland. You can also get extra rewards for continuous use every week.

* * * bus

402,412,411,428, 190, etc. Shuttling between the St. Lucia campus and Toowong in the city,

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End and other surrounding student communities. During rush hour, the bus interval is short, and other time periods need to follow the bus line schedule. When getting off the bus, passengers need to ring the bell to signal the driver to stop at the nearest station. Bus service usually ends on 10 that night. In order to ensure the safety of students traveling at night, there are safe bus stops in the campus of Saint Lucia.

Bus), regularly pick up and drop off students who return home late. This transportation service is open to all students at school and is completely free. In St. Lucilswich, Garton

Between the three campuses, the school has a regular bus every day.

city cat

The city clipper runs along Brisbane River, stopping at 15 station along the way, with the University of Queensland as the southeast end. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Brisbane River by taking the city clipper, and it is also a faster transportation choice during the rush hour of traffic congestion.

train

The nearest railway station to the Saint Lucia campus is Toowong.

Station, you can take the train to the city center from here, or transfer to the intercity express train to the Gold Coast, Sydney and other areas.

Other modes of transportation

Bicycle; Bicycle exercise

You need to wear a helmet to ride a bike in Australia. Because there is no bicycle lane on the general road, cycling needs to be parallel to the motor vehicle. At night, the helmet will give out fluorescent instructions to remind the motor vehicles behind to avoid. Brisbane has many ups and downs. It is not easy to ride a bike, but it is a good exercise on the premise of ensuring safety.

Clubs and societies

Students from different cultures and backgrounds all over the world have come together because of the same interests and hobbies, forming about 135 student associations with their own characteristics, including the China Students and Scholars Association of the University of Queensland.

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