Advantages and disadvantages of studying in Ireland

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of studying in New Zealand.

First, the life index

New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere. The time difference with China is 4 hours, and the daylight saving time will be 5 hours. The average annual temperature is around 25 degrees. The beauty of New Zealand is unique. The Lord of the Rings was filmed in the South Island of New Zealand. Advantage 1: New Zealand's climate is very suitable for studying abroad and settling down. Although it is an island country, New Zealand is also a developed country, and the exchange rate of RMB to New Zealand dollar (hereinafter referred to as New Zealand dollar) is 5: 1. The second advantage is that it is cheaper than other English-speaking countries. The population distribution of New Zealand is 70% white, 20% Maori islanders, 10% immigrants and international students. Advantage 3: Compared with other countries studying abroad, China has a much smaller number of students and a good English environment.

Second, the education system.

New Zealand can allow students over the age of1/kloc-0 to study, including junior high school, senior high school, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. I will make suitable study abroad plans for students at different stages. Advantage 1: New Zealand can apply for a visa without any English scores, and enter the corresponding university or college after learning the language locally. Advantage 2: Postgraduate courses continue the rigorous education system in Britain, which is generally two years. The first year is teaching and the second year is research, giving full play to students' creativity and innovation ability. Advantage 3: New Zealand accepts young students to attend junior high school, which can make children receive orthodox western education earlier.

Third, the work situation

New Zealand is mainly a country with commerce, animal husbandry, agriculture and light industry. Although it is a developed country, its industry is not very developed. At present, the majors suitable for students' employment are generally above science (such as biological engineering), communication (such as communication engineering) and innovative industries (such as advertising, software engineering, film and television, architecture, design, music, performance, visual arts, etc.). ), these are the career directions in the list of industries formulated by the New Zealand Immigration Bureau, which play a vital role in the subsequent immigrants. Advantage 1: New Zealand needs a large number of capable immigrants, so there are many job opportunities. Advantage 2: the starting salary is very high, and the average undergraduate (business) is 35,000 New Zealand dollars/year. Converted to RMB about 150000. Advantage 3: Bilingual people have more job opportunities in the local area, provided that English is good.

Fourth, the immigration system

In contrast, New Zealand's immigration system is more flexible. Among them, the most important two points are: one is the degree in New Zealand, and the other is the job in New Zealand. Students who meet these two conditions have a great chance to obtain PR qualification.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) welfare system

New Zealand is a country with high welfare. Immigrants can enjoy the same welfare as citizens except voting rights. Free medical care, maternity allowance, unemployment relief. For example, an unemployed person will get a weekly government relief of NZ $240 (equivalent to 1.200 yuan RMB), and he can live well in the local area. At the same time, government officials will often recommend jobs.

Advice from students studying in Ireland

For students going abroad for the first time, the more things they can bring, the better, so be sure to pay attention when choosing flights. Generally, the weight limit of international flights is 20 kilograms, but it is not difficult for students who are going abroad for the first time to buy a ticket with a weight limit of 30 kilograms, but it is still necessary to slowly choose a ticket with a weight limit of 40 kilograms.

List of things to take with you to study abroad (since most students can reach the baggage allowance of 30 kg, what I have listed here will exceed this weight. Please prepare your luggage according to your own situation and delete it as appropriate. The basic principle is to take light instead of heavy; There is a small volume without a large volume; The price gap is large; Take things that can't be bought abroad. )

If you buy anything you need in Ireland, it is generally best to buy it at Christmas discount, and the price will be much cheaper. When you bring something, make a list of what you bring. When you arrive in Ireland, you should bring everything you need. In case your luggage is lost, you can tell them clearly when you claim from the airline. If you don't buy it, you need to buy it locally If you have a list, you can make it at once.

First of all, food is the most important thing for the people. Let's solve the problem of eating first Cooking:

The first rice cooker: cooking, stewing meat, stewing soup, chafing dish and steaming steamed bread all depend on it, which also saves time and avoids distraction from reading. It is recommended to buy a better quality one, and it must be strong, because it is inevitable to bump during transportation. A friend of mine brought a rice cooker all the way, but it broke down before arriving in Ireland, and it was useless for a day. However, if it takes up too much space, you don't have to take it. It is sold in Ireland, not as complete as domestic varieties, and it is not very durable, but it can be used! My suggestion is to bring a small one. Anyway, if you eat alone, the small one is enough. The quality must be good and the functions must be many. Is it the best and rational use of space to wrap it in clothes and stuff it inside?

You can bring more pairs of chopsticks for your own use or as gifts (beautiful ones and beautifully made ones for local people or other international students, who will like them very much).

Rolling pin, if you can make spaghetti, bring one. Do it yourself when you are greedy. Other kitchen utensils are easy to buy abroad. This is different from what we use. I'm not used to it.

Chinese food can bring some spices, mainly some light and space-saving, such as chicken essence, dried peppers, compressed fungus, compressed mushrooms, dried vegetables and so on. They are durable and not heavy: of course, they can be bought in these supermarkets in China, but they are more expensive. My suggestion is to bring some, because when you first arrive in Ireland, you won't know where these local China supermarkets are and what they have, so bring some to use during this time. When you are familiar with the local situation and know where the supermarkets in China are, you can buy them in the supermarkets. It should be noted that some things are forbidden to be carried by the customs. You must know what you can and can't take, and if you can use them, you'd better put them in the consignment box.

Some essential electronic products can be bought at home and there, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Notebook computer (you can take it with you as much as possible, and the advantage of taking a notebook with you is that it doesn't count as weight and you don't need to take it with you). Moving abroad is very common, and notebooks are more practical and convenient than desktops. You must use the computer to write papers and search for information, and you can also buy them abroad. However, it is mainly in English, and then it is different from many gifts in China. Computer bags, anti-virus software and mice all need to be purchased or upgraded. I just spent 12 thousand on a Sony computer, including computer bag, mouse, microphone, camera and upgraded antivirus software, which adds up to nearly 15 thousand. Students who bring computers from China should pay attention that if they buy computers in China, they must bring the system disk they need. Pack whatever you should, such as Kingsoft, and take the disk with you in case you need to reinstall the computer.

Headphones, microphones, cameras and the like: chatting with family members on MSN is more valuable than buying calling cards; What's more troublesome is that some parents ask for 24-hour monitoring.

U disk or mobile hard disk: bring more U disks, preferably more than 64M, too small to hold anything; Be sure to bring a mobile hard drive and make a copy of everything in the computer.

If you want to watch TV, download PPS from your computer. We usually use PPS.

Digital camera: Developing film in Europe is very expensive, with a roll of 100 yuan. It is much cheaper to buy a camera in China. You can also buy discounts at Christmas.

Mobile phone: domestic mobile phones can be used directly; And every Christmas, discounts on mobile phones and phone bills are very cost-effective. My suggestion is to bring your old mobile phone and get a new one for Christmas. The donated phone bill can be used next year, and then use the phone bill to buy a mobile phone and store it in the old card. When the new mobile phone is changed into Chinese, it will be sent back to relatives and friends. There are some mobile phone repair shops run by China people. Spending more than 100 yuan can help you change your mobile phone into Chinese and add some software such as Kingsoft, which is really useful.

Electronic dictionary: It's a pity that there seems to be no electronic dictionary for sale abroad, so you must bring one from China. I don't recommend bringing my own dictionary. It's too heavy. It's useless. It is more convenient and faster to use an electronic dictionary.

You must bring at least three adapter plugs. I asked which country can use them. I have friends who bring American ones, but none of them can be used.

Clothes and shoes:

Prepare cotton underwear, pants, shirts, jeans, T-shirts, rain-proof casual clothes and umbrellas. Students mainly wear casual clothes. If it is July, it won't be as hot as China. Short-sleeved T-shirts and jeans are enough in summer. Don't buy leather clothes or anything in winter. It's too heavy. It's useless. You don't really need to bring so many clothes. When you have a Christmas discount, you can buy some for next year. Very cheap. In winter, in fact, the temperature is not particularly low, but because of the high humidity, it is cold to the bone. I'm not used to it when I first came here, but I'll get used to it. I often wear only a pair of thick jeans in winter, but the first winter after I come back is a little unbearable. The temperature in classrooms, buses, dormitories and other rooms is quite high, and the heating supply is sufficient. Even in winter, many girls wear mini miniskirts in class. As long as you wear the right thickness outside. Of course, boys should prepare a suit, girls should prepare a formal suit, and evening gifts (graduation ceremony, school celebration dance, friends' birthday party, school speech, etc. will definitely be used). I just didn't prepare an evening dress. By the annual dance, I had to spend a lot of money on a new suit. It cost me nearly three weeks' salary.

Sports shoes: There are many parks here, and you will find jogging in the parks a pleasure. Slippers: Dormitories and European hotels generally do not provide slippers. For girls with big feet, fortunately, there is no need to look for shoes. Every pair of shoes you like will have a size that suits you. Shoes in sizes 39 and 40 are normal sizes, so girls with small feet are more troublesome. Generally, only children's shoes can be bought for shoes under size 35.

Stationery: notebooks, pens, and some stationery needed for study really don't need to be brought a lot. They are sold in supermarkets, not very expensive and heavy.

Small alarm clock, I want it. I am the kind of person who sleeps relatively dead, so I set an alarm clock and a mobile phone. Glasses (extra pair) are very expensive, generally 2000 yuan, and you should bring enough contact lenses and eye drops. Checked, liquid can't be carried by hand.

Medicine: The air here is very good, and the food is very hygienic, so there are almost no China students who often get sick. It is recommended to bring some medicine for treating cold and fever. However, due to most irregular diets, minor ailments such as stomach pain or discomfort often occur, so some Chinese medicines such as stomach medicine, eye drops, scalding medicine, falling water, fenbid and clearing away heat and purging fire can be prepared.

Handicrafts: Traditional China folk handicrafts, trinkets and gifts for teachers or parties can be used. Especially the chains and trinkets on the neck and hands are the favorite of foreign girls. Recommend mobile phone chain, Chinese knot and mobile phone case. Chopsticks and so on. Bring more beautiful cards. Irish people like to exchange greeting cards, birthday cards, Christmas cards and New Year cards. When choosing, you need to make a good choice. English as the main content, exquisite workmanship, China characteristics.