Living in Australia
Australia is a land of contrasts - sweeping golden beaches, coral reefs rich with marine life, tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, vast grazing lands and sparse deserts. One of the oldest continents, Australia is the only country to occupy an entire continent.
Surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Ocean,. Australia has many animals and plants that are unique on the planet. The surface geology is typically old and flat, with a major mountain range stretching down the eastern coast and another mountain range in the north west of the continent.
Melbourne
Melbourne city is the capital of the state of Victoria. It is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay and boasts a lively and cosmopolitan pulse. Melbourne is a wonderful choice for study since it attracts individuals from all over the world. It therefore carries an abundance of international food, cultural places, festivals and events and a mix of spoken languages. The locals are friendly and hospitable and the city holds the right combination of big city living as well as a relaxed and comfortable life style.
In comparison with other cities in Australia , Melbourne 's summers are not so hot and its winters are bearable. It is often called the most cultural of cities due to its many festivals, diversity of restaurants and activities and its interest in the Arts and performance. It boasts magnificent old buildings and is blessed with many parks, hence providing the tranquility of nature, where you can relax and study. Its affordable cost of living and good transport facilities (trains, trams and buses) make it a desirable city to reside.
Melbourne is also equipped with excellent library and bookshops all of which enable students to study in a city with many educational resources. Furthermore these libraries are particularly well resourced for people who come from non-English speaking backgrounds due to its international mix. So studying in Melbourne is an exciting opportunity with great many advantages and prospects for you!
Further information on Melbourne is available from www.visitvictoria.com
Adelaide
Adelaide city is the capital of the state of South Australia.Festivals and food. Arts and culture. Shopping and sports. This is Adelaide - the city where there's always something on and is renowned across Australia as being the festival city. While you study, relax in Adelaide's spacious boulevards and vibrant inner-city districts, sophisticated architecture and lush gardens. Always buzzing with people enjoying the sand, sea, foreshore parks and summer entertainment, Adelaide is the perfect place for your study.
Adelaide is friendly, safe and much more affordable than most other Australian capitals. Adelaide is also known as the 20-minute city - this means you can be at your college desk in the city centre one minute, and relaxing on the beach in less than 30 minutes. South Australia welcomed more than 30,000 international students in 2007 and the number continues to grow every year.
Further information on Adelaide is available from www.southaustralia.com
Perth
Perth is the capital city of the state of Western Australia (WA). It is famous for its spotless blue skies and beautiful white beaches. It has also gained global recognition for its record low unemployment rate, booming economy and advanced developments in science and technology.
Perth is ranked the world's fourth "most live-able city" by The Economist (2008) and was recently voted as one of the world's "top ten future cities" (Lonely Planet 2006). The city has a long tradition of welcoming international students. Each year Perth attracts over 42,000 student enrolments from over 140 countries. It offers a unique learning environment that nurtures creativity and provides access to unrivalled academic resources.
Further information on Perth is available from www.visitwa.com.au
Accomodation & Living Costs while living in Australia
Southern Cross Education Institute does not offer any accomodation services and students are required to organise their own accomodation arrangements for their stay in Australia. Where a relative or friend is able to provide accomodation that is close to transport and within access to the College, students would be encouraged to take this option. It is recommended that your accomodation arrangements be organised prior to your arrival in Australia.
The Student Support officer can provide information, advice, and guidance on the types of accomodation services available to students prior to arrival in the case of a need to change arrangements whilst in Australia. The types of accomodation available in Australia are many and varied for detailed and up-to-date information please visit www.studyinaustralia.gov.au