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CrazyAustralian
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I'm going to jump in this thread as someone who's studied and lived in Melbourne, Boston and Perth. I studied at Babson for 6 months exchange. Had a blast in the 'College Party' scene, eg frat parties, pregame football parties, etc, but was disappointed by the nightclub/pub scene and by being kicked out by 2am.
If it were me, I would check out Curtin and University Western Australia. Perth might be lacking in a music scene compared to Melbourne and Sydney, but it definitly has some worthy events. Its got a few great scenes on the up. Yes, in the months i've been here i've been disappointed that more acts haven't made it across the desert, but it hasn't stopped me having a good time at all.
One thing I found about exchange, is that I hung out with mainly other foreigners. I just didn't make many yankee friends. AND, i have never met as many euro and asian babes as studying in WA. HEAPS of international students it's crazy. Don't know the stats, but I definitly feel as though the WA uni's are more international than RMIT and Monash.
Also, I would NOT recommend studying at Monash purely because of location. Monash Caulfield campus (mainly Business and IT i believe) is a great campus in an OK location, but Clayton (main campus) is too far away and driving to school SUCKS. Monash Clayton is similiar distance and accessability as Babson was to Boston CBD (I lived in Alston (SP?) Melbourne Uni, RMIT and Swinburne are OK but i prob wouldn't go to Swinny
Perth also has nice beach activities. The ocean is 25 mins by public transport from the CBD. and you can jetski,kite surf, etc 4mins from the CBD. Melbourne or Syd will feel very much like Boston, both very 'go go go' and artsy and lots going on, Perth is laid back, relaxed and easy going. St Kilda is melbs closest beach, but it's in the bay (no waves). Surf beaches are 1hr plus by car away.
Life seems more laid back here in Perth. I feel as though people are friendlier and easier to meet. Going out is more expensive (drinks are more expensive) as are food and petrol (GAS
) rent and public transport are cheaper. I've also had a much easier and smoother experience finding accom here in Perth.
anyway that was a completely opinionated and one sided piece of writing there. just my thoughts
PARTY ON!
edit:
semester 1 is late feb/early March and sem 2 is July. Most international 1st semester application deadlines would be mid Dec.
If it were me, I would check out Curtin and University Western Australia. Perth might be lacking in a music scene compared to Melbourne and Sydney, but it definitly has some worthy events. Its got a few great scenes on the up. Yes, in the months i've been here i've been disappointed that more acts haven't made it across the desert, but it hasn't stopped me having a good time at all.
One thing I found about exchange, is that I hung out with mainly other foreigners. I just didn't make many yankee friends. AND, i have never met as many euro and asian babes as studying in WA. HEAPS of international students it's crazy. Don't know the stats, but I definitly feel as though the WA uni's are more international than RMIT and Monash.
Also, I would NOT recommend studying at Monash purely because of location. Monash Caulfield campus (mainly Business and IT i believe) is a great campus in an OK location, but Clayton (main campus) is too far away and driving to school SUCKS. Monash Clayton is similiar distance and accessability as Babson was to Boston CBD (I lived in Alston (SP?) Melbourne Uni, RMIT and Swinburne are OK but i prob wouldn't go to Swinny
Perth also has nice beach activities. The ocean is 25 mins by public transport from the CBD. and you can jetski,kite surf, etc 4mins from the CBD. Melbourne or Syd will feel very much like Boston, both very 'go go go' and artsy and lots going on, Perth is laid back, relaxed and easy going. St Kilda is melbs closest beach, but it's in the bay (no waves). Surf beaches are 1hr plus by car away.
Life seems more laid back here in Perth. I feel as though people are friendlier and easier to meet. Going out is more expensive (drinks are more expensive) as are food and petrol (GAS
) rent and public transport are cheaper. I've also had a much easier and smoother experience finding accom here in Perth. anyway that was a completely opinionated and one sided piece of writing there. just my thoughts
PARTY ON!edit:
semester 1 is late feb/early March and sem 2 is July. Most international 1st semester application deadlines would be mid Dec.
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I spent a year at the Uni. of New South Wales and went to a residential college that was full of international students on exchange. They majority were American and they all absolutely fucking loved it. If you just want to do a few units and do tourist stuff and have a great time, this is well worth looking into (check out Philip Baxter college @ UNSW).
lorenzo_benzo
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Come to bond uni, its the place to be to party. There are many american students during the 1st and 3rd semesters (we have trimesters). If your going to go do some crim subjects, or humanities subjects so u can go travel around Queensland etc.
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Forget Canberra, Im sorry but its really boring... (imo)
So you're left with Melbourne and Sydney, because if you're going to a city then don't bother with any of the others in Australia, not because they're not good, but because they have no where near as much to do - my friends in Brisbane, Perth and even some up on the Goldcoast love coming to Sydney, it has a much better mix of people, nightlife etc... Yeah Queensland has beaches but they're no better than Sydney and imho Queensland is tacky and touristy.
Why Sydney over Melbourne? Um, im a biased Sydney sider but I would choose Sydney because:
a) Sydney uni is awesome and has heaps of great people and friends of mine that live in the colleges say there are great parties etc... there are also heaps of socs and clubs incase you are into that.
(nb. UTS is also good...)
b) fabulous beaches, fabulous weather
c) its big, there's heaps to do
d) nightlife = great (also great in Melbourne but then Melbourne doesnt have the beach factor), seriously heaps of bars, clubs etc. and more are opening all the time
e) harbour = amazing, Melbourne just doesnt have the atmosphere that SYdney has
lol, i should work for sydney tourism...
So you're left with Melbourne and Sydney, because if you're going to a city then don't bother with any of the others in Australia, not because they're not good, but because they have no where near as much to do - my friends in Brisbane, Perth and even some up on the Goldcoast love coming to Sydney, it has a much better mix of people, nightlife etc... Yeah Queensland has beaches but they're no better than Sydney and imho Queensland is tacky and touristy.
Why Sydney over Melbourne? Um, im a biased Sydney sider but I would choose Sydney because:
a) Sydney uni is awesome and has heaps of great people and friends of mine that live in the colleges say there are great parties etc... there are also heaps of socs and clubs incase you are into that.
(nb. UTS is also good...)
b) fabulous beaches, fabulous weather
c) its big, there's heaps to do
d) nightlife = great (also great in Melbourne but then Melbourne doesnt have the beach factor), seriously heaps of bars, clubs etc. and more are opening all the time
e) harbour = amazing, Melbourne just doesnt have the atmosphere that SYdney has
lol, i should work for sydney tourism...