Conflicts between international students occur from time to time, and sometimes even turn into extreme cases. Most of these conflicts stem from friction between dormitory roommates, such as the Maccabee incident and the Fudan poisoning incident in recent years. The trigger behind this is worth pondering. So, how can you better adapt to the accommodation environment and life abroad? Next, Xiaode will introduce some common accommodation methods and related precautions for foreign students, hoping that students who plan to study in Australia can better adapt to the accommodation environment and life abroad. 
Add a comment of 140 words or less (optional)1Homestay in Australia, parents are encouraged, and for junior or minor international students, the school usually provides homestay services. Homestay can help international students adapt to the language environment and local life more quickly, but it can also lead to some potential conflicts. Since most Chinese students are only children, many do not have the experience of independent living at home and may feel uncomfortable abroad. Before going abroad, students need to improve their self-care skills, and indicate some special requirements in the communication with the school, such as the discomfort of pets. In addition, before moving in, you can prepare some small gifts with Chinese characteristics to enhance the relationship with your host family. At the same time, students need to be rational about some of the rules of the host family and strive to meet the reasonable requirements, which will help improve their own ability and quality of life.
Add a **comment of 140 words or less (optional)2Youth HostelsSome schools offer a two-week backpacker service for new international students, also known as youth hostels. This is an option during the transition period to renting, usually in 4 to 8 rooms, with the option of mixed or gender-specific occupancy. During these two weeks, students need to find a house that suits them. Youth hostels** are relatively inexpensive, but roommates are more mobile, and the safety of belongings needs to be taken into account.
Add a ** note of no more than 140 words (optional)3Independent rentalsIn Australia, regular rentals** provide a wealth of rental information. The viewing date is set in advance by the real estate agent, and the competition is fierce, and the tenant needs to provide credit information including visa information, driver's license, recommendation letter, credit card, etc. After successfully signing a rental contract, tenants are required to pay a deposit of six weeks' rent in advance. Although rent is usually regulated by a third party, if something happens to the house, the deposit is difficult to return, which can have some impact on credit.
In Australia, long-term rentals are generally unfurnished, and students can consider buying second-hand furniture. You need to handle the utility bills yourself, and the relevant bills can be used as proof of renting a house. The agent usually conducts a routine inspection every three months, and students can ask the cleaning company to serve in advance to ensure that the house inspection is successfully passed. If you are considering subletting a room, you need to take into account issues such as vacancy periods, rent sharing, and utility billing. 
Add a ** note of no more than 140 words (optional)4Sharing a house with someone can include renting an entire apartment with a friend or renting a portion of it from a second landlord. In the process of sharing a house, there may be issues such as hygiene, resource use time, differences in work and rest, cost sharing, and personality differences.
Experienced second-hand landlords usually have some rules for sharing a house, but you need to pay attention to handling interpersonal relationships when sharing a house between friends, because there may not be too many problems when the relationship is good, but when there are problems in the relationship, you need to start cleaning up. 
Add a comment of 140 words or less (optional) 5Student HousingThe number of student dormitories offered by foreign universities is limited, and it needs to be applied for in advance, and ** is higher. In the dormitory, students from various countries live together, and there may be some conflicts due to cultural differences. In this case, students need to defend their rights and interests in an equal manner and solve problems through effective communication.
Add a comment of 140 words or less (optional)6Student housing schools often work with third parties to provide student housing, mainly studio-based. The student apartments are closer to the school, but the ** is relatively high. Living in a student residence requires students to be proactive in socializing and improving their social skills.
Add a **Comment of 140 words or less (optional)7In order to avoid the uncertainty of renting a house for their children abroad, some parents choose to buy a house for them as a study abroad policy. Such an option has its obvious advantages, high stability, freedom from rent** and the stress of forced eviction. Some families even sell their homes after their children graduate, covering the cost of school fees with the investment proceeds. However, buying a home comes with its own set of challenges, as ownership of a property means that all issues need to be resolved by the children or parents.
Add ** annotation, no more than 140 words (optional) There is a significant difference between studying abroad and university life in China. Students who are planning to study abroad need to be mentally prepared for the upcoming independent life in addition to language skills. Accommodation is more than just a solution to everyday problems, it is a growing part of the process of fostering international friendships and enhancing intercultural understanding. I hope that in the future, more international students will be able to find a suitable way to live and spend a fulfilling and unforgettable time studying abroad.