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WHAT

STUDENT CITY

WHATS
THE DEAL WITH

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VEGEMITE?

DO YOU BELONG TO?

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Sydney

Wollongong
Canberra

Perth

Melbourne

Adelaide

Brisbane

P.

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AUSTRALIAN
EDUCATION 101
The System
The Options

How To Eat Well

On A Small
Student Budget

P.

36-37

Top 8 Popular Courses to Study

The Cost
Scholarships

Top 10 scholarships for

international students
Tips for a successful
scholarship application

P.

8-11

HOWTO CHOOSE

THE BEST STAYS

SURVIVE REVERSE

P.

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Holiday

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Our fun lifestyle Which Australian city do you belong to? quiz
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About Australia

AFFAIR

AUSTRALIAS

Sunny skies. Great beach. Awesome food. Wonderful people.

And, home to some of the best universities in the world.
Theres a lot to love about Australia.
Come discover the beauty, wonder and fascination of all things
Australia, in the eyes of a student.

D arwin
C airns

Northern
Territory
Queensland

Western
Australia

Brisbane

South
Australia
New South
Wales

P erth

A delaide

Sydney
Canberra

Victoria
Melbourne

Tasmania
H obart

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THE
BORING
BITS

POPULATION

600k

6 STATES

2 TERRITORIES

NO. OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS (AS OF 2014)

STATE
CAPITAL

POPULATION

CLIMATE

NSW

VIC

QLD

WA

SA

TAS

ACT

NT

Sydney

Melb

Brisbane

Perth

Adelaide

Hobart

Canberra

Darwin

7.2m

5.5m

4.5m

2.2m

1.6m

508k

359k

230k

Jan:
19-27C

Jan:
14-27C

Jan:
21-31C

Jan:
18-31C

Jan:
17-29C

Jan:
11-22C

Jan:
12-27C

Jan:
20-35C

Jul:
8-16C

Jul:
6-14C

Jul:
10-21C

Jul:
9-18C

Jul:
8-16C

Jul:
3-11C

Jul:
1-12C

Jul:
19-30C

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.
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GIVE
ME
!
Y
E
N
O
M
I wanna study!

Austral
ian Gove
rnment
scholar
ships
Australian Awards Scholarships

Get your Masters 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 Masters 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 Masters 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 universitys research
efforts. ASI covers tuition fees, living allowance, and health
insurance.

Flinders International Postgraduate Scholarships (FIPRS)

This scholarship applies for full-time Research Masters 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, dont 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
dont 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 youve 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: Dont 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).
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Scarborough
Beach

Swan Valley,
Wine tasting

C
Luna Cinema

U&I Cafe

Harbour town

Billy Lees

Aberdeen
Hotel

D
Biking,
Kalamunda Trail

King St.

Claisebrook
Village

Art Gallery
of WA

Claremont Quarter
& Times Square

E
The Swan
Bell Tower

E
King Park

Swan River

Cottesloe
Beach

A
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Markets

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The Fashionista

The Connoisseur

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

The
Nightowl

Pub with live band and dance at

Aberdeen Hotel

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 Lees

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

Stroll or picnic at Kings Park

Enjoy the picturesque Swan River
at the Bell Tower
Explore Claisebrook Village

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Bald Hill Lookout,
Stanwell Park

Glenbernie
Orchard

Articles Fine
Art Gallery

Minnamurra
River

o
W

n
go
n
llo

tr
C en

al Business

C
Red Square
Cafe Bar

Botanic
Garden

Illawarra Master
Builders Club

C
One Five One

B
E
B

Crown Street
Mall

Nan Tien Temple

Lee and Me

E
Illawarra Light
Railway Museum

D
Illawarra
Fly

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The Connoisseur

The Fashionista

Pick fruits at Glenbernie Orchard,

a.k.a. The Apple Shack

Check out Crown Street Mall in the

heart of Wollongongs 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

The
Nightowl

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

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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Luna Park

Cockatoo
Island

Sydney Harbour
Bridge

Sydney Opera
House

Bondi beach

A
Hunter Valley

Pitt Street
Mall

Grasshopper

Sydney Tower

C
C

China Town

Eveleigh
Farmers Markets

18

Queen Victoria
Building

Oxford
St, Paddington

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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

Glamorous shopping at Oxford St,

Paddington
Queen Victoria Building- Fitnest
fashion boutiques, jewellery and
homeware, plus cafes and restaurants
Pitt Street Mall- Sydneys Fashion
Centre boasts retail giants and
specialty stores

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 youve got less dough than a Pizza
Hut, you can just walk across the
bridge)

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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Garema Place

C
A

East Row and City Walk

Lonsdale Street

C
Monkeybar and Academy

B
Bougainville
Street

City
E
Australian War
Memorial

Lake Burley
Griffin

National Gallery

Capital
Hill

E
Balloon
Aloft

Centenary
trail

Canberra
Centre

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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)

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 Js regional
Australia music festival (April)

The Adventurer
145 km long Centenary Trail designed
to take walkers (7 days) and cyclists
(3 days) on a self-guided journey
through the citys urban and rural
landscapes

Climb at Baroomba Rocks

Shores of Lake Burley Grif for biking,
running and walking trails

The
City Slicker

Go Hot Air Ballooning with Balloon Aloft

Visit the National Gallery of Australia for
the artistic mood day
Australian War Memorial - a must see
sight
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Tasmania

Northgate Flea
Market

Royal Tasmanian
Botanical Gardens

Wellington Park

A
Cascade Brewery

Battery Point
suburb

Salamanca
Place
Rektango

Elizabeth Street

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

Find a wide range of affordable dining

experiences, venture a kilometre north up
Elizabeth Street
If youre 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

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

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)
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Morialta Falls

E
North Terrace precinct

Designer shops

Adelaide
Festival of Arts

C
Rundle Street

Guitar Festival

Hindley Street

Monthly Coffee
Crawl

Central Markets
Gilles Street
Market

D
Moana Beach

Adelaide Film
Festival

D
Port Noarlunga reef

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The
Connoisseur

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

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)

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

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
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Bribie Island

D
Moreton Island
Shipwreck

Campos Coffee

Fortitude Valley

West End Vintage &

Designer Market

A
Boundary St

St Jeromes
Laneway Festival

B
Young Designer
Markets

Barracks

D
Story Bridge
Adventure Climb

James St

E
River Cruise

Mount Gravatt Lookout

E
Lone Pine Koala
Sanctuary

Brisbanes Scenic Rim

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The
Connoisseur

Learn how to appreciate coffee more at coffee

cupping courses by Campos Coffee in Fortitude
Valley
Take a trip to Brisbanes Scenic Rim to learn
more about the wine production
Boundary St in West End has endless music
stores and bookstores

The
Nightowl

Find great nightclubs at Fortitude Valley

Festivals: St. Jeromes 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)

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

The
City Slicker

Watch spectacular panorama of the city at

Mount Gravatt Lookout
Learn about Australian wildlife at the
worlds largest koala sanctuary - Lone
Pine Koala Sanctuary
Take a River Cruise and view the sights of
Brisbane from the river
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Yarra Valley

D
D

Dandenong
Ranges

Grampians

Night Bars on
Brunswick Street

Queen Victoria
Market

B
Emporium Mall
& Bourke St Mall

Patricia
(Top-rated cafe in
Melbourne)

Federation Square

E
City Circle Tram

National Gallery
of Victoria

Chapel St

Movie,
Reading Cinema

St Kilda Pier
Breakwater

St Kilda

D
Lysterfield Lake
Mountain Bike

E
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The Connoisseur

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,
dont 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

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

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

Trivia: ASOS, The Iconic and Top Shop not only

offer shipping to Australia but have Australian
based return locations; The website Unidays has a
comprehensive list of student discounts

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

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, itd 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! Weve 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

Youre 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. Dont
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

dont practice the concept of praise. You can literally save
someones life and just hear something like thanks, mate or
if youre lucky, maybe, just maybe, you could be invited for a
casual dinner.
Some say Aussies dont know what service means too. So,
dont 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 dont 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 dont get it
but its 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. Its super delish! And if youre
hardcore, there are a ton of recipes online for you to bake it yourself!

How to be an Australian

Theres 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 its 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 Im 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 whats 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.
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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, dont 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.

Monkey Mia

Bradshaw Ro

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 - its truly
magical.

Ka

al Par

ation
rijini N

Visit canones at the National Park

Cable Be

ach at Br

oome

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!
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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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120
250

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, its 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, youre making
new friends, learning new subjects, and also trying to discover yourself and start a new lifestyle.
When in a foreign country, its 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, weve come up with a list of the most popular words and phrases used Down Under I suggest you learn these so you dont get confused or worse, get smacked for saying the wrong thing.

Ace: Excellent! Very good!

Aerial ping-pong:

Australian rules football

Barbie: barbecue. Its 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

Gday:

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 shell be
itll 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

thats the truth

Bobs 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

Dont get your

knickers in a knot
dont upset yourself

Fair-go mate!/
Fair suck of the sav
what you say when someone
is not letting you do
or say something

Fifty ks south
of Woop Woop

in the middle of nowhere

Flat chat or flat out

going very fast what
ever theyre doing

Pull your head in

stop acting that way
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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 youre a big eater).
Every day. If youre not already losing hair, youre 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), weve 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!

BUY GROCERIES LIKE

AN EXPERT

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 its 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 its
great value. Better still, eat less
meat and both your pocket and
planet will thank you.

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 youll
be able to snag you meals at 1/4 of
their price as sellers dont want to
throw their food out. Can we say win?

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 itll still
give you all the nutrients you need like fresh vegetables,
but at a fraction of the price.

EAT ON CAMPUS

If you must eat out, eat on campus. Food is

usually subsidised by the university so you
know youre 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 youre guaranteed a tasty, protein-packed and
energy-fuelling snack to get you through the day!

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 - its 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 its 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

SNAG FREE FOOD

Who doesnt 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 youre 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 youre 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 weve all

dont 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 youd think peanut butter and jelly is a
typical American, every child in Australia certainly grew up loving a Vegemite sandwich.
Based on the brands 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, its the leftovers found at the bottom of vats where beer is made, a mixture of
vegetable and yeast extract. Though Australians cant seem to get enough of this salty and
savoury paste, it is definitely an acquired taste. Heres 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
youre 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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