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Study in Melbourne

“Travel far enough, you meet yourself” by David Mitchell – Travel and study in Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria State and it is the second-most populous city in Australia after Sydney. It is in the top five cities of the most expensive cost of living in the World. Melbourne’s major economies are in finance, manufacturing, research, IT, education, logistics, transportation, and tourism. It is also one of the important financial centers in the World. They also home to the World Heritage-listed by UNESCO, such as the Royal Exhibition Building, the UNESCO City of Literature, and a global center for street arts, live music, and theatre. Hosier Lane and AC/DC Lane Graffiti are so cool. It is the city of arts, musical, coffee and fashion. The National Gallery of Victoria is also a famous spot. If you like street arts, musicals, photography, modern architectures, museums, and art galleries, you have to visit Melbourne. If you are thinking of living in a lively city life, lots of shopping, and a variety of food, studying in Melbourne is definitely your great option.

A popular city for education

Melbourne education standard is also high and popular among international students. Some of Australia’s most well-known schools are based in Melbourne. It was also once ranked as the world’s fourth top University City after London, Boston, and Tokyo. There are more and more international students coming to study in Melbourne especially university students and young adults. One of the many good reasons could be that students are allowed to work legally 20 hours per week for those who obtain a student visa. Students also come here to take a language course. There are many good language schools that offer a variety of courses, such as Intensive English, IELTS Preparation, High School/University Preparation, especially the certificate courses of which becoming more popular. There are 7 public universities in Melbourne. The University of Melbourne is the second oldest in the country and it is one of the World top ranking universities as well.

Living urban life in Melbourne

Living in Melbourne is very convenient with great public transportation. There are trams, trains, and bus services available. There is also the Free Tram Zone in the city center to help you plan your budget. There are lots of shops, restaurants, and places to go shopping. Plenty of activities are waiting for you here as well. You can go shopping at Bourke Street Mall or enjoy a sunset at St. Kilda Beach after classes. There are many museums and street arts you can enjoy. There is a Fitzroy Garden that you can just relax over there. On the weekends, you should visit the Phillip Island and Grampians National Park. On holidays, let’s take a road trip together with your friends to Great Ocean Road. Study in Melbourne seems to be a very interesting choice and because Melbourne is also consistently ranked as the most livable city of the World so it is time to travel and become a Melburnian.

Study in Liverpool

“Study abroad is the single most effective way of changing the way we view the World” by Chantal Mitchell – We recommend you to study in Liverpool.

Liverpool is the sixth most visited city in the UK. Most people might think that the reason is because of Liverpool and Everton football teams but in fact, there are so many things else to do and to learn more from the city. Some interesting tourist attractions are Liverpool Cathedral and the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO – The Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, which includes the Pier Head, Albert Dock, and William Brown Street. Liverpool was a major port of departure for English and Irish and it used to be a big slave trade merchants place. You should visit the International Slavery Museum. Liverpool is also home to the oldest black community in the UK and the oldest Chinese community in Europe, which is why it is once called the European Capital of Culture. It is also home to the great rock legend band ‘The Beatles’. You must visit the Beatles Museum as well. It is a big city full of history. Study in Liverpool could really give you not enough time.

Unique charming city

Liverpool is also famous among international students. There are many offers for university students and young adults. You can learn both British and Scouse accents at once. The courses starts from 2 weeks up to 11 months all year round for English intensive courses, exam preparation courses, or university preparation course, which is quite popular for international students. There are many good language schools, high school and universities in the city center area as well.

Lifestyle

Liverpool is a big city so there is almost everything you need. There are lots of shops, restaurants, café and department stores. If you want more shopping, Manchester is a short drive and London is only 2 hours away by train. Living here is quite simple yet fun. You can start with staying at a local host family or student dormitory arranged by your school. To commute around, you can either take the city bus or ride your bicycle with extra carefulness because there are lots of traffic on the road. There are plenty of after-class activities and excursion on weekends like there are lots of free entry museums, historical sites, the UNESCO sites, or Lake District National Park is about 2 hours away or Edinburgh is just 3 hours away and etc. Study in Liverpool will give you more than just knowledge and experience but also new ideas and perspectives.

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5 Things to Know Before Studying in Thailand

Let me guess, you’re reading this page because you have already decided to study in Thailand, or you’re still researching the best place for you to explore. Thailand is a place like no other in the world. One of the main reasons I chose Thailand for my study abroad experience was because it was called “the land of smiles”, and I like to smile all the time. So I figured, what better country to come and study if everyone smiles like I do? “I could fit right in”, I thought to myself.

Here are five things I’ve learned from studying in Thailand that I think you will find beneficial.

1. Don’t over-pack!

For my time studying abroad I made the mistake on packing WAY too much stuff from my home country. People tell you this all the time when they travel, but in Thailand it’s really the truth. The less you pack, the more things you can explore. The markets are filled with some of the strangest and most unique items you will ever see in your life. One of my friends told me, “If you ever see something you’ve never seen before and you want it, you better get it because you don’t know if you’ll ever see it again.” This is true of some items, but not all of them. You can also find some of the funniest t-shirts that you won’t see anywhere else. Some of these t-shirt slogans will make you laugh until you’re red in the face – before you realize you have to get one. Each shirt costs around US$5 and I can guarantee that you’ll want more than one!

2. Learn to work to ‘Thai time’

In some countries, time is a strict part of life. If you show up two minutes late, you will not hear the end of it from your boss or might not even be allowed in the classroom by your professor. In Thailand there’s a thing called ‘Thai time’. From my time here I’ve learned that Thai time means you have a good 15-minute buffer in which to show up for a meeting or class. At first I thought this was out of disrespect and a lack of caring for responsibilities. But I’ve learned that this 10-15 minutes is an opportunity for friends and co-workers to catch up and ask personal questions, like how their family is doing or what you did over the long weekend holiday.

I remember my first day in Thailand as a student. I was the only one in my chair at 9am, sat there alone and wondering if I was in the right room. I waited for about 10 minutes until students started to show up, with no sense of urgency. I thought to myself, “Why are people late and just casually walking in?” Then the teacher strolled in and started class like it was 9am and the bell just rang. Thailand is a culture that doesn’t put so much emphasis on time, and this gives people a chance to communicate with each other instead of rushing straight in.

3. Be smart about how you travel

Some places in Thailand can take an extremely long time to reach by bus or mini-van. Be smart about how you use your time while traveling in Thailand – especially if you have limited time and want to spend it on an exotic island or ancient city, surrounded by mountains or gazing at waterfall that will take your breath away. Thailand’s domestic airline companies are surprisingly low in cost with flights throughout the country. The best feeling is when you travel from Bangkok to Phuket in under an hour and a half, and get there refreshed and ready to start the weekend. A $50 round trip ticket is something that I would suggest to take advantage of!

4. Hang out with the locals

When traveling overseas, it’s very easy to stay in your bubble of foreign friends and not interact with the local students in the university. This is the reason why you wanted to study overseas, isn’t it? Find out what students are doing with their free time after school and on the weekends. While studying in the international program, local Thai students were very interested in communicating and practicing their English with me. This was a great opportunity for me to practice my Thai and experience life as they do.

One of the most awkward and unforgettable experiences I ever had was when I walked into a bar during my first couple of weeks in Thailand. I was with my Thai friends from the university and being the only foreigner in the place, I felt like everyone had stopped what they were doing just to look at me. “All eyes on me” was the song I had playing in my head as I entered the room. The music that had been playing in the bar actually stopped and it felt like a million eyes were staring at me. But when the music continued to play and conversation picked up again, I came to realize that no one really cared if I was a foreigner or not. I ended up making tons of new friends and having great conversations. My Thai picked up in no time.

5. Communicate with your professors

Having an open line of communication with your professor is extremely important when you’re studying overseas. The professors know that you’re here for a short period of time and they want you to make the most out of your experience while studying in another country. If you can work remotely and turn in assignments over emails, as you’re your sitting on a beach somewhere miles away from the classroom, isn’t that worth that little extra effort to make that connection with your professor?

The last and most important piece of advice I can leave you with would be to always smile and enjoy yourself to the fullest while studying in Thailand. This is one of the most unique experiences you will ever take part in. You have to embrace every opportunity as it comes your way. You will never know when you will have time to ever travel and embrace the world like this again. Anyone can tell you how to study and travel abroad; at the end it’s up to you to adapt to the new (and sometimes bizarre) experiences you are dealing with. Just remember to have fun, and peace be the journey.

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