International education is the third largest industry in Australia with numbers of enrolments continuing to rise. In the year to date there has been a 10% increase in international students arriving and 54% of these […]
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Q&A with Lucas: Actor, drama teacher, yoga instructor & model from Brazil
Having arrived 3 years ago with the goal to improve his English and open his mind to new experiences, Lucas Nadin found he has a lot to offer in Australia. Being one of the culture […]
Be part of an Australian TV audience
Want to be part of something fun, free and different? Why not go along with a bunch of friends to a television studio and be a part of a TV audience?! There are always audience […]
So you’re about to arrive in Australia? Here’s what you need to know first.
If you’ve just got your student visa – congratulations! Now comes the next step of booking flights, accommodation and planning the finer details of your trip. Hopefully your agent has been super helpful; but once […]
How to meet and befriend locals as an international student (and improve your English)
Most students and new arrivals hope to experience Australian culture by meeting and making friends with locals. It’s not always easy to do but if you make an effort it is worth it: You get […]
Travel highlights: The Great Barrier Reef
Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef has over 900 islands stretching for over 2,600km?! That sure is a lot of incredible sights to explore! Barbora Kochlicova from Slovakia travelled the east coast of […]
Travel Highlights: Melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road & Grampians
The Great Ocean Road is usually on the top of the list of things to see in Australia but there’s much more to visit in this part of Victoria than just the spectacular winding coast […]
Things people don’t tell you about Australia
If you’re already living here you may already have discovered these fun facts by now. They’re the sorts of things you tend to find out for yourself and, of course, there will be many more […]
International Student Accommodation in Australia: Where to Stay
If you’re about to arrive in Australia or if you’ve been here for several months, your accommodation requirements differ as do the available options. Each one offers different features – it just depends on what […]
Travel Highlights: Rottnest Island
Ever heard of a quokka? They may just be the cutest animal you’ve never heard of! Ramon Lourens from the Netherlands, our guest blogger, found out just how cute they are on his trip to […]