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How to make the most of University Information and Open Days
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Why Audio Lectures are (in theory) a Great Idea
May 12, 2012 05:05 -
Plan B – What to do if you’re failing Uni or Hate your Course.
May 9, 2012 08:05 -
University: a means to get a career or to study your passion?
May 1, 2012 00:05 -
After the COE: The Definitive Guide to a Smooth Transition to University in Australia
April 25, 2012 09:04
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This should be an ongoing series dedicated for overseas students. Very good post
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After the COE: The Definitive Guide to a Smooth Transition to University in Australia
You open the mail and you’ve just received your Confirmation of Enrolment. Congratulations! You show it to the folks and they’re proud of you and how you’re going to be spending a tidy sum of their savings on a piece of paper. In a couple of months, you’ll be landing in Australia to study, live, [...]
The Art of Acting Australian
One cannot be more laid back than an Australian. Many nationalities have their stereotypes. Germans are said to be very serious, organised, and efficient. Americans have an arrogant, fanatically patriotic attitude and a love for all things deep fried. All French people walk around in berets and striped sweaters and carry sticks of bread. Australians [...]
Studying in Australia: Obtaining a Visa
The idea of studying in a foreign country can be very appealing: different language, different culture, different education system, different lifestyle. All these things can be daunting, particularly adapting to a new language and way of living, but these obstacles are all easily overcome. Choosing a course and destination are also tough decisions, but, once [...]
An Ozzie Adventure: A Survivor’s Guide for International Students
With the first week of Uni quickly approaching, you are probably somewhere between excitement and terrifying panic right about now. The first few weeks are surely the hardest, but they’re also the most exhilarating. And they can be fun too, if you’re ready to do a little planning! This is why this guide is here, [...]
Climate Change: Braving Melbourne Weather
So you’ve just moved to Melbourne for uni, and if you’re coming from somewhere with those magical things us Melbournians dream of called ‘seasons’ you’re in for quite a shock. You’ve probably heard the Crowded House song Four Seasons In One Day, and if you’ve spent any time there, you won’t be the least bit [...]
The Australian Survival Guide – What to Expect When Arriving Down Under
Australia is a vast continent located in the Indian and Pacific Ocean. It is known for its majestic landscapes varying from beautiful beaches and unimaginable ocean life with tropical forest surroundings to the harsh dry outback where kangaroos can be seen leaping across the blood red horizon. Make no mistake Australia is a tough continent [...]
Melbourne – Something for Everyone
Melbourne is undoubtedly the best city in Australia, and I say this not just because I’m biased… even though I am a little. Sure, Sydney has a Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, but Melbourne has so much more to offer! Once voted the most livable city in the world, its ‘easy-to-use’ grid city plan [...]
Adjusting to Australia: The International Students Guide
You might be asking yourself, what is Australia truly like? Is it the stereotypical Crocodile and Shark infested everything can kill you unless your Crocodile Dundee type place, or the laid back idyllic lifestyle with perfect weather and super friendly people everywhere all with rock hard bodies? With a little bit of this and that, [...]
Brisbane, on a shoestring- Living on a Tight Budget in Brissie
Welcome to Brisbane, or ‘BrisVegas’ as it is more commonly referred to. If you know your way around this thriving and ever growing city you soon learn to discover where to find a bargain and how to stretch your budget further than you ever thought you could. All you need to know is what is [...]
50% of International Students Have Experienced Racism In Melbourne
New research has shown that current international students in Melbourne feel welcomed in this city, suggesting that safety concerns might not be the main reason why international enrolments saw a 30% decline in 2010. A recent study conducted by Uni Australia surveyed international students on their perceptions of racism and safety in Melbourne with mixed [...]
