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VIC
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ACT
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Perth
Adelaide
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Jul: 1-12°C
Jul: 19-30°C
Did You Know? Some weird rules from the land Down Under! 1.
Walking on the right hand side of the road in Australia is illegal, even if you are walking on a footpath.
2. Being drunk in a pub is illegal and it can attract you a fine of $500. 3.
Wearing hot pink pants is illegal after midday on a Sunday. 7
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Austral ian Gove rnment scholar ships Australian Awards Scholarships
Get your Master’s degree fully funded inclusive of full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, health insurance and living allowance for those who qualify for full scholarship.
Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship Awards
Get fully funded Master’s or PhD Level degrees (coursework or research) in any field of study in Australia fully paid. Scholarships include travel and establishment allowance, monthly stipend, tuition fees and health insurance and can reach up to AUD $118,500.
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
IPRS programs are available for a 2-year Master’s by research degree or 3-years Doctorate by research degree, covering tuition fees and health care costs.
Australian Universities Scholarships Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)
The University of Adelaide attracts outstanding international postgraduate students to support the university’s research efforts. ASI covers tuition fees, living allowance, and health insurance.
Flinders International Postgraduate Scholarships (FIPRS) This scholarship applies for full-time Research Master’s Degrees (up to 2 years) and Research Doctorate degrees (up to 3 years) at the Flinders University. The scholarship includes tuition fee, living allowance, and establishment allowance.
La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students (AES)
Tips For Successful Scholarship Application 1. Research: Find out everything you can about the scholarship foundation history, requirements, etc. Better yet, find people who got this scholarship before and ask them questions. 2. Focus: Apply to as many scholarships as possible, but only if you are eligible. Otherwise, don’t waste your time. 3. Follow instructions: Do not supply documents not required. Also, pay extra attention to all deadlines carefully. 4. Personalize your essay: People who will evaluate your applications don’t know you. Make sure your personal statement really shows your personality, ambition and motivation. 5. Review: Do a check-spell and proof-read your application and essay. Always ask someone else to proof read it again even after you’ve gone through it. It can give you a different perspective and feedback. 6. K.I.S.S.: Keep it simple, stupid! Evaluators look through hundreds, if not thousands of applications, so it pays to keep it simple, professional, straightforward, neat, legible and meaningful. Hint: Don’t use too many colors, fonts, effects or highlights. 7. Back up: Keep a copy of all submitted documents. Pays to be safe than sorry!
Encouraging high achieving international students (except from New Zealand) to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate programs at La Trobe University, this scholarship amount ranges from AUD$10,000 and AUD$20,000 and covers tuition fees.
Macquarie University International Scholarships
Macquarie University North Ryde campus invites outstanding students to study undergraduate or postgraduate degrees with partial tuition fee scholarships of up to AUD$10,000.
Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)
This scholarship is funded by the university with each faculty having a limited number of awards for graduate research degree studies. Benefits provided by the MIRS include living allowance, relocation grant, thesis allowance and paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Monash University International Merit Scholarships
This scholarship is available for excellent students to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. The scholarship is valued at AUD$10,000 for a full-time study load, paid per year up to AUD$50,000 (based on 5-year degree).
Sydney Achievers International Scholarships
Great scholarship for oustanding students seeking to pursue postgraduate coursework at the University of Sydney. Each scholarship has a value of AUD$10,000 (AUD$10,000 each per year, AUD$15,000 in total for a 1.5 year program or AUD$20,000 in total for a 2 year program). 11
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Swan Valley, Wine tasting
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U&I Cafe
Harbour town
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Billy Lee’s
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Aberdeen Hotel
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Claisebrook Village
Art Gallery of WA
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Claremont Quarter & Times Square
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Swan River
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•• Designer shops at Claremont Quarter and Times Square shopping centres
•• Enjoy exhibitions at Art Gallery of Western Australia •• Pick up fresh, local produce at Fremantle Markets
•• Harbour Town in Perth has more than a hundred outlet stores
•• Take a trip to the Swan Valley for wine tasting
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Trivia: A Perth tradition is to go to the pub on a Sunday afternoon. This tradition is known as going for a “Sunday Session”
•• Watch movies at Luna Cinema •• Find late night eats at U&I Cafe and Billy Lee’s
The City Slicker
•• King St has a nice mix of high street chains and independent boutiques
D The Adventurer •• Surf at Scarborough Beach •• Trek or bike alongside Kalamunda Trail •• Snorkel at Cottesloe Beach
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•• Stroll or picnic at King’s Park •• Enjoy the picturesque Swan River at the Bell Tower •• Explore Claisebrook Village
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The Fashionista
•• Pick fruits at Glenbernie Orchard, a.k.a. “The Apple Shack”
•• Check out Crown Street Mall in the heart of Wollongong’s CBD
•• Try the best coffee at Lee and Me •• Enjoy Australian art at Articles Fine Art Gallery
•• Visit Wollongong Central with over 150 retailers including Myer and David Jones
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•• Visit Red Square Cafe Bar for awesome range of vodka f lavours •• Cheap and good buffet at Illawarra Master Builders Club •• Have a night out at One Five One nightclub
The City Slicker
The Adventurer •• Hang glide at Bald Hill Lookout, Stanwell Park •• Canoe and kayak adventures on the Minnamurra River in Thirroul •• Treetop Walk at the Illawarra Fly
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•• Meditation retreats at Nan Tien Temple, known as Southern Paradise (largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere) •• Stroll at Wollongong Botanic Garden •• Light and miniature train rides at Illawarra Light Railway Museum
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Cockatoo Island
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Sydney Opera House
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Bondi beach
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Pitt Street Mall
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Grasshopper
Sydney Tower
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China Town
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The Connoisseur •• Take coffee cupping courses at Reuben Hills and Single Origin Roasters •• Sample world class wines at Hunter Valley •• Pick up produce at the Eveleigh Farmers’ Markets at 12pm on Saturday
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•• Glamorous shopping at Oxford St, Paddington •• Queen Victoria Building- Fitnest fashion boutiques, jewellery and homeware, plus cafes and restaurants •• Pitt Street Mall- Sydney’s Fashion Centre boasts retail giants and specialty stores
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The Nightowl • Grasshopper- voted Best Small Bar of the Year by Australian Bartender Magazine
•• Watch opera at Sydney Opera House •• Stroll through dozens of market stalls at Chinatown Night Markets
The City Slicker
The Fashionista
The Adventurer •• Camp at Cockatoo Island, a heritage listed island
•• Surf at Bondi beach •• Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge (but if you’ve got less dough than a Pizza Hut, you can just walk across the bridge)
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•• Coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee •• Ride the ferris wheel at Luna Park •• Enjoy panoramic view at Sydney Tower •• Stroll at Royal Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park
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Lonsdale Street
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B Bougainville Street
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National Gallery
Capital Hill
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The Connoisseur •• Head along Lonsdale Street in Braddon for top coffee spots where coffee culture thrives
The Fashionista
•• Visit Bougainville Street, Manuka for high-end, modern labels
•• Garema Place, Civic for cafes, cafes, cafes and more cafes
•• Go to Canberra Centre, Civic for coffee dates that turn into shopping
•• Visit Multicultural Festival of Canberra for even more great food (February)
•• Fashfest Canberra- famous gateway to the fashion world (May)
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The Nightowl
•• Go to Monkeybar and Academy for the best electronic music in the city •• East Row and City Walk for the grungier side of nightlife, with bars and pubs aplenty •• Groovin’ the Moo Triple J’s regional Australia music festival (April)
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The Adventurer •• 145 km long Centenary Trail designed to take walkers (7 days) and cyclists (3 days) on a self-guided journey through the city’s urban and rural landscapes
•• Climb at Baroomba Rocks •• Shores of Lake Burley Grif for biking, running and walking trails
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Northgate Flea Market
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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Wellington Park
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Battery Point suburb
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Salamanca Place Rektango
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Elizabeth Street
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Tahune Forest Air Walk
C Wrest Point Casino
Sandy Bay
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The Connoisseur
The Fashionista
•• Indulge in charming atmosphere of Battery Point suburb •• Visit the Cascade Brewery •• January Taste of Tasmania – “the biggest openair restaurant in Australia”
The Nightowl
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•• Find a wide range of affordable dining experiences, venture a kilometre north up Elizabeth Street •• If you’re into gambling, check out the Wrest Point Casino in Sandy bay, which also hosts many live acts •• Dance all night long at Isobar or Syrup (Salamanca place) •• MONA FOMA Contemporary Music and Arts Festival (January)
The City Slicker
•• Salamanca Place: variety of interesting shops, trendy cafes and great restaurants, all located close to a scenic waterfront •• Visit Sandy Bay, for designer clothing •• Northgate Flea Market is open every sunday
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The Adventurer •• Rock climb, cycle and bushwalk at Wellington Park reserve •• Take Tahune Forest Air Walk •• Enjoy panorama of Waterworks Reserve and the Derwent River taking the Pipeline Track
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•• Visit free music event Rektango (every Friday night between 5.30-7.30pm at the Courtyard at Salamanca) •• The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens •• Go Horse Riding with Horse Riding Tasmania (Lot 1, White Hill Road) 23
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Morialta Falls
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Designer shops
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Adelaide Festival of Arts
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C Rundle Street
Guitar Festival
Hindley Street
Monthly Coffee Crawl
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Central Markets Gilles Street Market
D Moana Beach
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Adelaide Film Festival
D Port Noarlunga reef
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The Fashionista
•• Monthly Coffee Crawl organize tours to the best cafes in the city
•• Designer shops are featured heavily on Rundle St in City East
•• October 2015 - Adelaide Film Festival
•• Pick up a few vintage pieces at Gilles Street Market
•• February-march - Adelaide Festival of Arts innovative arts, food and wine.
•• Emerging designers showcase their collections at Adelaide Fashion Festival
The Nightowl
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•• Walk around Hindley Street, City for the grungier side of nightlife, with bars and pubs aplenty •• Rundle Street, City for late night desserts, coffee and chats •• Adelaide International Guitar Festival (July)）
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The Adventurer •• Snorkel at the Port Noarlunga reef •• Surf at Moana Beach, Middleton •• Take a morning hike to spot wildlife at Morialta Falls, Woodforde
The City Slicker
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•• Take a gastronomic tour of the Adelaide Central Markets •• Take a stroll along the North Terrace precinct and check out Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum, Ayers House, the Botanic Gardens or the National Wine Centre and Parliament House •• Meander along the River Torrens Linear Trail
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Bribie Island
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Campos Coffee
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Fortitude Valley
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West End Vintage & Designer Market
A Boundary St
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St Jerome’s Laneway Festival
B Young Designer Markets
Barracks
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B
James St
E River Cruise
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Mount Gravatt Lookout
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E Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane’s Scenic Rim
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B
•• Learn how to appreciate coffee more at coffee cupping courses by Campos Coffee in Fortitude Valley •• Take a trip to Brisbane’s Scenic Rim to learn more about the wine production •• Boundary St in West End has endless music stores and bookstores
The Nightowl
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•• Find great nightclubs at Fortitude Valley •• Festivals: St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Big Sound, True Grit Hardcore obstacle course, Trex Cross Triathlon •• Hangout at the Barracks for a night of food and f ilm
The Fashionista •• James St in Fortitude Valley blends hip fashion with cool cafes •• Discover the best fashion designers at the Young Designer Markets •• Visit West End Vintage & Designer Market (First Sat of the month)
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The Adventurer •• Go camping at Bribie island and have surf ing lessons for beginners there •• Snorkel and sandboard on the dunes Moreton Island Shipwreck •• Climb one of 3 bridge climbs in the world - Story Bridge Adventure Climb
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Grampians
Night Bars on Brunswick Street
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Queen Victoria Market
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Patricia (Top-rated cafe in Melbourne)
Federation Square
E City Circle Tram
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National Gallery of Victoria
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Chapel St
Movie, Reading Cinema
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St Kilda Pier Breakwater
St Kilda
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•• Enjoy art at National Gallery of Victoria •• Take a trip to the Yarra Valley for wine tasting
•• Bourke St Mall is an outside, pedestrian only mall
•• Grab a cup of coffee at Patricia Trivia: when the barista asks you if you want any sugar, don’t answer, ‘Yes please’. So “one sugar” is one teaspoon of sugar and so on
•• Sniff out fresh produce, clothing and knickknack at Queen Victoria Market
The Nightowl
The Fashionista
B
•• Emporium Melbourne connects five major shopping areas under one roof •• Chapel St is an iconic shopping precinct located in Prahran, featuring numerous stores on both sides of the street
C
•• Check out trendy bars like New Guernica, Sorry Grandma and The Toff downtown •• Brunswick Street in Fitzroy and Smith Street in Collingwood are the prime spots for bars and live music •• Late-night eats at Chillipadi Restaurant •• Watch movies at Reading Cinemas, Hoyts or Village Student discount
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The Adventurer •• Gor for weekend trips at the Dandenong Ranges and the Grampians •• Snorkel at St Kilda •• Bike at Lysterf ield Lake Mountain Bike Course
The City Slicker
E
•• Relax on Brighton Beach •• Enjoy free gigs and street shows at Federation Square •• Riding the free City Circle Tram and travel around the CBD starting on the iconic Flinders street •• Go penguin spotting in St Kilda Pier Breakwater
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How to fit in the land of Oz Before you get on board the plane to head over to Australia, it’d be good to have an idea of how the culture is like living there - from the people, food, lifestyle, perceptions and practices. This sunny yet mysterious nation filled with the top most dangerous creatures and animals may leave you kinda nervous. But, fret not! We’ve come up with a cool and quirky list of very unique Australian oddities and peculiarities to armour up your knowledge of Aussie culture before you head there.
By Hanna Gulabo
You’re a Big Boss? - Nobody cares
Aussies are a real laid back bunch. Unlike most Asian cultures that typically act more formal towards the elderly, Aussies are casual even to the elderly. Don’t expect a formal “Mr” or “Mrs” or even the typical Asian way of calling an elderly “Uncle” or “Aunty.” Here, just calling someone mate will do. No one cares much about how much money you earn, your background, age or social status.
Warm climate. Cool people
The chilled-out mentality of the Aussies also mean they don’t practice the concept of praise. You can literally save someone’s life and just hear something like “thanks, mate” or if you’re lucky, maybe, just maybe, you could be invited for a casual dinner. Some say Aussies don’t know what service means too. So, don’t be surprised if you have to go to the counter to pay for the order in the restaurant. In cabs, feel free to sit on the passenger seat as taxi drivers don’t want to feel like a chauffeurs.
Black humour
Australian humour is often ironic and somewhat irrelevant with a hint of mockery. Just take this as an example: the National day of Australia basically celebrates the first landing of a ship full of prisoners on the Australian land. Talk about light self-criticism and mockery here. Many don’t get it but it’s best you get used to this chilled out culture.
Crazy for bananas
Banana bread is honestly like a religion in Australia. You will find it on every breakfast menu. Learn to love it. It’s super delish! And if you’re hardcore, there are a ton of recipes online for you to bake it yourself!
How to be an Australian
There’s a load of things to love about Australia. The Aussies believe on simple but key principles of freedom, equality and multiculturalism shared by all. Plus, they believe they live in the best country in the world and it’s hard to deny - great food, awesome weather, fantastic beaches and cool people certainly gets Australia up there in one of the most desired countries in the world to live. Wanna get a real sense of Aussie life? Head on to watch footie and I’m sure Aussie fans would welcome you with open arms. Another very Aussie thing would be their fascination with barbeques, or as called by the locals, barby - they love that stuff and what’s not to love? Grilled grubs and iced cold beer by the beach = A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Have you been to Australia? Did you experience cultural shock? Share your views and experiences with us by hitting us up at editors@easyuni.com. 30
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Ideas for an awesome Australian holiday Australia is a place full of adventure. From the lights and sounds of metropolitan Sydney to the outback deserts, Australia is a nation full of fun and wonder. So, don’t get stuck at your college library - take your time to experience the world of unique creatures and unforgettable experiences in wonderful Australia!
By Hanna Gulabo
Swim with whalesharks Yes, Australia is the only country in the world where you can do this. Just head on to Western Australia and swim with breathtaking 16-meter long whalesharks - the biggest fish in the world! Check out the Ningaloo Reef which is rich in a variety of underwater inhabitants: manta rays, rare turtles, migrating humpback whales, dolphins and colourful tropical fish.
Spot the Dolphins For the last 40 years, friendly dolphins have come to Monkey Mia to be hand fed. Every morning, rangers give selected visitors the chance to feed these cheerful mammals. Don't you wish you were one of them? You can watch these dolphins play around the bay, go fishing or even arrange for an Aboriginal cultural tour nearby.
Ningaloo Reef
Appreciate ancient art
ck Paintings
Big fan of art? You'd definitely want to check out Bradshaw rock paintings - the oldest “art gallery“ discovered by J. Bradshaw in 1891 believed to be created 60,000 years ago. It is said that the rock painting is five times older than Egyptian pyramids, making them the earliest fine arts created by man. Expect to see more than 100,000 aboriginal art sites spread across 50,000 square kilometres located just northwest of Kimberley wilds. You can even get local tours for more insights and stories on one of the oldest living cultures on Earth.
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Take a camel sunset ride This takes on a new twist to your beach trips! Imagine hitching a ride on a camel to take you through the breathtaking sunset views of the Indian Ocean located on Bloome's Cable Beach - it“s truly magical.
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Visit canones at the National Park
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Walk among hundreds of plants, 133 species of birds and 92 species of amphibians and reptiles in Karijini National Park. Swim in waterfalls and pools located in the canons or hike the second highest peak in Western AustraliaMount Bruce. The scenery is truly fascinating! 31
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Living Abroad : The costs
Sydney AU$
share house
utilities
640
AU$
AU$
AU$
170
140
150
AU$
AU$
AU$
115 AU$
200
miscellaneous
total
AU$
1,615
Per Month Per Year
AU$
AU$
760
AU$
transport
Melbourne Adelaide
880
350
food
Perth
AU$
AU$
AU$
AU$
120
130
100
AU$
AU$
AU$
200 AU$
150
AU$
AU$
1,200
AU$
AU$
1,400
1,570 AU$
180
16,800
20 hours per week during semester and unlimited hours during breaks International student can work up to
Below are a few areas you can start with:
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Cover your living expenses with part-time job
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AU$
300
AU$
Supermarkets
580
350
19,380 18,840
Gas Station
AU$
Restaurants
Retail Store
14,400
70%
of full-time tertiery students work part-time to fund their living
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Australian Lingo
Studying abroad gives you many new experiences. For most, it’s the first time being away from home, what more, in a new country with a completely different culture. On top of being in a new school, you’re making new friends, learning new subjects, and also trying to discover yourself and start a new lifestyle. When in a foreign country, it’s always helpful to have some knowledge of the language spoken to make it easier for you to get around, fit in and make your life just a little more comfortable. In Australia, though they speak English, you might be surprised how different some words are compared to the English that you learned or watched from the telly. Aussies love to shorten words and come up with new meanings for those words. To help you out, we’ve come up with a list of the most popular words and phrases used Down Under I suggest you learn these so you don’t get confused or worse, get smacked for saying the wrong thing.
Ace: Excellent! Very good! Aerial ping-pong:
Australian rules football
Barbie: barbecue. It’s common to ‘bring a plate’ food or drinks, or the event can be ‘BYO’ (bring your own meat and drinks) Barrack for: cheer for or support Bloody: very Cactus: dead, broken Cunny funt: a funny person Daks: trousers Dinky-di, true blue, fair dinkum: real, genuine Dunnie: toilet, bathroom Earbashing:
constant chatter/talking
G’day:
Hello. How are you?
Hooroo, ta-ta:
goodbye
Mackas: McDonalds Roo: kangaroo Servo: a petrol station or gas station
Shonky: poor quality Snag: pork, beef or chicken sausage typically cooked at an Australian Barbie.
Spiffy: great-looking Thong: flip flops To be crook: to be sick or ill Tucker: food Ute: open backed pick-up truck Veg out: relax Whinge: to complain
Apples she’ll be it’ll be alright
Av-a-go-yer-mug when someone is not trying hard enough and you want them to
Belt up!
you are asked stop talking, be quite, in a angry way
Bloody oath
that’s the truth
Bob’s yer uncle if you do this (whatever is said first) it will work or be all right
Chuck a U-e make a U-turn
Cya this arvo
see you this afternoon
Doing your block you are getting very angry, losing your head
Don’t get your knickers in a knot don’t upset yourself
Fair-go mate!/ Fair suck of the sav what you say when someone is not letting you do or say something
Fifty k’s south of Woop Woop
in the middle of nowhere
Flat chat or flat out going very fast what ever they’re doing
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HOW TO EAT WELL
ON A SMALL STUDENT BUDGET Ditch that tenth pack of instant noodles and learn 6 easy ways to eat well on the cheap.
By Brandon Lee
Springy egg noodles. Zesty and tasty herbs & spices. Zesty vegetables for added crunch. All of this in a lip-smackingly delicious and hot savoury broth. Already addictively delish on its own, you can also get creative by adding just about anything to this staple love affair with Maggi Mee. Now, imagine eating the exact same thing. For 3 meals a day (or more if you’re a big eater). Every day. If you’re not already losing hair, you’re definitely not doing your health any favours and probably end up as a mummy (and a fat one too, due to the fatty oils) with all those preservatives. So, to help you stay looking cool and fine (and not bald), we’ve scoured the Internet as well as reached out to our student community around the world to give you the best 10 tips to eat cheap, fast and surprisingly well, on a teeny, weeny student budget. Impress your uni mates with these #unihacks and feel free to share it with them too!
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If you want to eat well within a miniscule budget, you have to learn how to cook, period. Nothing is more expensive (or healthy) than eating that burger, sandwich or Chinese take-out again. In Australia, you definitely have to check out the specials/ markdowns at Woolies and Coles. Each store has its own specials, so it’s worth checking out several to score the best prices - hint: Residential areas tend to have better deals than the city as cities have enough volume to not need a big markdown.
REAL TIPS FROM REAL STUDENTS For example, I was able to snag the contents on an awesome and cheap salad for $5 yesterday at the Level 5 Woolies at Parramatta. It seems that this shop MUST at all costs, clear stock as they dont seem to have good access to their garbage disposal units (being level 5 and all?). Alexlim2000 from OCAU Forum
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One more thing. If you really must have meat often, buy cheap cuts of meat like top roast or brisket; roasts usually lasts about 6 portions, so it’s great value. Better still, eat less meat and both your pocket and planet will thank you.
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TIME YOUR MEALS
This one takes time and some effort, but ends up being a long term solution for you to consistently budget effectively. Time your lunch at 3pm or so when shops start to clear stock. This way, your body gets used to eating at times when getting food is cheaper. Speaking of timing, hit up the food courts before closing time and you’ll be able to snag you meals at 1/4 of their price as sellers don’t want to throw their food out. Can we say win?
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MAKE HOME BRANDS YOUR BEST FRIEND
These goods in plain packaging are usually close to the same quality or as good as their branded, shiny counterparts four times the price. What you pay extra is probably just for the shiny packaging and marketing cost of the product. Buying supermarket brands can really cut down on your grocery bills and this applies to frozen produce and vegetables too. Frozen vegetables in particular are packed fresh then frozen, so it’ll still give you all the nutrients you need like fresh vegetables, but at a fraction of the price.
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EAT ON CAMPUS
If you must eat out, eat on campus. Food is usually subsidised by the university so you know you’re not paying super-inflated prices for your meals. Better yet, pack a nutritious snack in your backpack like overnight oats - add oats, milk, yoghurt and anything else you fancy (i.e. fruits, nuts, honey, etc), toss into a jar and leave overnight and you’re guaranteed a tasty, protein-packed and energy-fuelling snack to get you through the day!
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BULK COOK & FREEZE
Cook in bulk and freeze into individual portions to not only save you time and electricity, but also make it easy for you to always have a meal you can prep easily before you head off to classes. Just pop it into the microwave to defrost and tada, you have a meal, minus the cleaning - Score! Always have carb food available - it’s cheap, feeds many and keeps you full. As a tip, cooking things like pilaf (rice, leftover meats & stock) and adding some frozen mixed vegetables (cost about $2/kg) goes a long way and boost your protein intake too, so it’s win-win!
REAL TIPS FROM REAL STUDENTS Go to Coles/ Woolworths at near closing time...usually they drastically reduce the prices in order to get rid of it before it goes bad. I got a whole roast chicken for only $3 and that can last you two days. Also it might be a good idea to check out the bakery and dairy section and buy those products that are on sale because they are nearly past expiry date but are still good. thomas1987 from whirlpool forum
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SNAG FREE FOOD
Who doesn’t love free food? One of the easiest ways to get free food is to hunt down and join clubs in your uni. Most student clubs run events like pizza or ice-cream sessions, so this is defo an easy way to not only get some free grub, but also a cool way to know more people too. If you’re lucky, you might even get free beer! Remember to check out your uni newspapers and bulletin for updates on free food events and food tasting sessions!
TALK OF THE TOWN Students share their top picks on where to get food on the cheap in Aussie. Keep this as your go-to list when planning your grocery runs. Coles • Woolsworth aka Woolies @ multiple locations • Sydney Market @ Flemington • Aldi @ multiple locations (not available in Western Australia at this time) • Butcher outlets @ multiple locations
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THE VEGEMITE CRAZE So, what is Vegemite and why do Aussies absolutely love it? We get the low down into this very uniquely Australian love affair with this salty, malty and bitter goo that they add to just about everything. By Brandon Lee
1. Finding Vegemite If you’re in Australia, you can pretty much find Vegemite at any store,
2. Eating Vegemite
supermarket or place that sells food stuff. Though by now you may be able to find it outside of Australia,
To be safe, we suggest
and sold in Australia taste better.
Vegemite, as it has a strong
to compare, if you like.
taste and texture. Start
For those familiar with Marmite or
teaspoon) and if you like it,
Vegemite is the Australian variation
eat it out of the jar and
grown up to love!
would peanut butter or jam.
locals have said Vegemite produced
taking it slow when eating
Maybe you can get a few batches
and quite overpowering
with a small amount (half a
Bovril, which is quite popular in Asia,
you can have more. Never
of this same salty goodness we’ve all
don’t go spreading it like you
Vegemite is considered as Australian as kangaroos, koalas and footie and almost a cult-like, loved symbol of the Australian nation. Just like how you’d think peanut butter and jelly is a typical American, every child in Australia certainly grew up loving a Vegemite sandwich. Based on the brand’s website, Vegemite continues to be loved by more than 80% of households in Australia. So, what is this somewhat peculiar-looking black goo that the Aussies love so much? Put simply, it’s the leftovers found at the bottom of vats where beer is made, a mixture of vegetable and yeast extract. Though Australians can’t seem to get enough of this salty and savoury paste, it is definitely an acquired taste. Here’s a simple guide on how to get the most out of this gooey Australian obsession.
SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE VEGEMITE PICKS The Classic Take two slices of toasts, heaps of melted butter, add a light splash to Vegemite on one side of the toast, sandwich them together and voila! - a buttery, savoury and tasty party in your mouth.
Cheesy Mix This is another old favourite that many have grown up with in Australia. You can simply add slices of cheese and pop it in the grill. You can also use this combination on crackers and scones, or get creative by adding tomatoes and lettuce. Egg and vegemite is also another popular choice, where you just add creamy scrambled eggs and sandwich that to the toast with the vegemite and you’re done! Delish!
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Avocado Heaven It sounds weird but this unique mix creates a mouthgasm of epic proportions. Think salty, malty, creamy goodness. Yums!
Great on stews and soups! Again, this may seem quite odd at first, but just a small dollup of this adds a unique and interesting tasty and distinctly rich dimension to your seemingly usual beef stews and soups. It works great with strong and meaty meats like beef and lamb. Remember to adopt the same rule of using small doses at first and only adding more progressively till it fits your palette.
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