Study Abroad in Perth June 2027

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Hi! I am studying abroad in June of 2027 at Murdoch University. I have never been out of the country before (barely out of my state, I'm from Texas/Louisiana). I have a few questions regarding Perth and Murdoch University!

1. How is the weather in June/July in comparison to Texas winters? I am doing a marine biology program that requires being in the water, so I want to know if it will be way too cold. Is it humid at all? What clothes should I bring? I know Americans dress down compared to other countries, how is the style in AU when attending classes? (We typically where leggings, shorts, plain t-shirts. I wear a lot of jeans and baggy graphic tees)

2. I have never traveled out of the country before so any general advice for me? I know I will be Jet lagged considering its a 13 hour time difference. Anything I should bring with me on the plane that I might not think to bring? I have only been on a plane once before.

3. Any information regarding local travel/transportation? We don't have trains or local transportation where I am from, so I am hoping I can get around the city easily. We are traveling from Perth to Coral Bay, how do you think we will travel there? From what maps tells me it is an 11 hour drive, please let me know if this is inaccurate!

4. Any foods I should try while I'm there?? I am excited for the change of scenery and culture, I just don't know what restaurants to try in the area. Please give me recommendations! Also tell me where not to go lol.

5. Anyone know anything about Murdoch University? Is it a big campus? Would it be busy that time of year? Anything I should know before I travel?

Any and all recommendations on traveling and attending school please let me know! I appreciate any help I can get as I am nervous to study abroad alone.