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Table of Contents:

[How to use this guide](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en)

 Before you go

[Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [Cellphones](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Budget Predictor](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump)

 Program Information

[Introduction](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Staff](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Communication with Staff](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Academics](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [Housing](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [CIS Abroad Activities](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Evaluations](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump)

 Country / City Information

[Cultural Differences](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to do on your own](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Mailing Instructions](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump)

 Emergencies, Health & Safety

[In Case of Emergency](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Onsite](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety Onsite](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [Independent Travel Form](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) 

[Voting From Abroad ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en)

Student Hub Links:

[ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en)

# Welcome to Gold Coast

[ How to use this guide ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump)

 Before you go

[ Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Packing ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Cellphones ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Money ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Budget Predictor ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump)

 Program Information

[ Introduction ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Staff ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Communication with Staff ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Academics ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Housing ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump)

[ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Arrival Instructions ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Evaluations ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump)

 Country / City Information

[ Cultural Differences ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump)

[ How to Move Around ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Things to do on your own ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Shopping ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump)

 Emergencies, Health & Safety

[ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Culture Shock ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Health Insurance ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Health Onsite ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Safety Onsite ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Code of Conduct ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump)

## Where to Shop

[Target](https://www.target.com.au/)**: **Yes, there's Target in Australia!

 

[**Kmart**](https://www.kmart.com.au/): Comparable to a Target- home goods, toiletries and clothing.

 

[Big W](https://www.bigw.com.au/)**: **Similar to Walmart.

 

[**Woolworths**](https://www.woolworths.com.au/): One of the largest supermarket chains in Australia- comparable to Krogers.

 

[**Coles**](https://www.coles.com.au/): Another large supermarket chain- comparable to Publix.

**Farmers Markets:** Weekly farmers markets are a great place to pick up fresh fruit and/or vegetables, home-made items and organic produce.

[**Robina Town Centre**](https://robinatowncentre.qicre.com/)**:** A large shopping mall just 10 minutes from campus with many high end shops, Myer and David Jones and smaller boutiques, shops such as H&M, Apple Store and computer and electronics store JBHiFi. A large food court and several dining areas.

[**Pacific Fair Shopping Centre:**](https://www.pacificfair.com.au/home) A large shopping mall similar to the above however with a much larger and beautiful outdoor precinct. Located in Broadbeach.

[**Harbourtown: **](https://www.harbourtowngoldcoast.com.au/) A large shopping mall with discount outlet stores from many major big brands.

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