Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Where is the best place to live in Australia for international students

Where is the best place to live in Australia for international students?
I'll be in Australia next year but I can't decide yet where to live or what university to chose. My father wanted me to live in Adelaide because it is a peaceful place. Please help me.
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Sydney university is very good and has a large international focus. Live in Sydney. NSW
2 :
G'day, It depends on the sort of person you are. If you do not mind living in quiet place, then Adelaide will be OK for you. However please be advised that even the biggest city in Australia (Sydney) cannot be compared to big cities in Asia such as Jakarta or KL or Singapore. I heard quite a few international students still complained that it is a bit "quiet". Personally I prefer Melbourne as I find it somewhere in the middle. Not as crowded and noisy as Sydney, but not as quiet as Adelaide/Perth. However at the end of the day... it comes down to the type of living that you like, and weather can also be a factor of influence. Some guides to cities in Australia: Sydney: Biggest, expensive, lots of things happenings, moderate climate. Melbourne: 2nd biggest city, good public transport, 2nd expensive, cooler climate Brisbane: 3rd biggest city, 2nd expensive, warmer climate I am including a link to Australian capital cities for your reference. Good luck for your study and welcome to Australia :)
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For an international student, I would have to say Sydney. A lot more to do and there are a lot more international students there than anywhere else. Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Hobart are all a bit boring. Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney are the best choices. Sydney is peaceful in some areas, so long as you look around at quiet suburbs, on the outskirts of Sydney. Although the Botanical Gardens is very peaceful, which is located in the heart of the city. Plenty to do, lots to see, vibrant. It's great with a couple of great universities. The bad things about Sydney is the expense, that's all. Hope i've helped and good luck.