First you need to register your residence with the police. But before you do that, you need to actually HAVE a place that you're staying at. But not only that, you need to show legal documentation that you're staying there (rental agreement) and preferably get the landlord to follow you to the police station to register yourself there.
Then you need to get a medical examination (or verification of the medical examination you took before you came). In order to do that, you go to some strange place out of town that's a good 30 minutes by car (yup, cab fare is going to be high). And don't forget your photos AND x-ray scans! Get that stamped and then back to the Foreign Student Affairs Office.
Then only can you be registered with the university. Oh, and remember, if you pay with any method other than cash/credit card - you'll need to wait for the money to clear before they issue you a full study visa. Until then, you're only issued with a partial visa.
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I've decided to go ahead and rent a place near the school, approximately 12 minutes by foot (I timed it). Pretty convenient, however, like most of the flats here, it's a bit run down. Sad to say, the flats are pretty cramped up and dirty, and at times... dark as well. It's pretty spooky heading up to the current place where I'm staying, makes me feel like I'm walking into some drug den.
I should have all details settled by next Monday latest! And class starts tomorrow, well, at least pre-term starts. I heard that's when all the fun starts... so hopefully.
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