Tips to Help Kenyan Students Prepare for Life in Australia

Barnabas Ogeta, a Kenyan living in Australia, has urged students who plan to study in Australia to secure housing before moving to a foreign country.

Ogeta highlights the importance of tackling the hurdle of finding accommodation in Australia beforehand to avoid students facing difficulties upon arrival. He stresses the need to book accommodation early, as not doing so can lead to frustration and potential exploitation. This issue of accommodation has become evident for Kenyan students in Australia, prompting those already settled there to advise parents to arrange housing for their children before their study abroad journey.

Many parents fail to recognize the significance of arranging housing for their children before sending them overseas to pursue their education. This failure causes additional stress for students upon their arrival in a foreign land. Lioness Lizzy, a Kenyan lady in Australia, also highlights the typical mistake made by parents who depend on acquaintances in the host country to secure accommodations for their children.

Parents must have a thorough knowledge of their children's living arrangements before permitting them to travel abroad. In addition to housing, Ogeta recommends that students going to Australia acquire a driver's license before leaving Kenya. This, he explains, would improve their employment opportunities and grant them greater mobility.

Although Australia has a reliable public transportation system, having a driver's license is essential for certain employment opportunities and for a smooth transition into settling in the country.