Questions on Australia

ivank · 04-18-09, 02:59 PM

Hey I was wondering if anyone here from/in Australia can help me. I am about to enter college(August 2009), I plan to stay for one year, then transfer to UNSW, and stay for my masters there.

I was wondering if anyone from there could;
-Give me tips on life there
-Idea of cost of living
-Idea of the food
-Any other useful stuff

Thank you,
Ivan "ivank" Klein-Vidal

A Very Super Market · 04-18-09, 03:14 PM

Australia is a land where kangaroos outnumber man, and everybody live in the outback. I would recommend that you be physically fit, in order to beat off any crocs that attempt to visit your various outposts, or for recreational crocodile wrestling. Whenever you eat something in Australia, the New Zealandese will fight over why they did not get a piece of it, so your best bet is to wrestle their sheep and destroy their mental well-being. When in public, it is common courtesy to wildly shout any odd phrase that comes to mind at random intervals, which is commonly understood to be a custom learned from many generations of being able to shout at the top of your lungs and not have anyone hear.

TarJak · 04-18-09, 05:42 PM

Oh and we never listen to Canucks. They tell whopping lies.

Pioneer · 04-18-09, 06:01 PM

Suggestions: sunscreen, wide brim hat, leave your Yankees tshirts at home.

Traditionally, USAmericans not thought of favorably in Australia. The last thing we want to hear is how much better things are, when you're in our country.

The Eastern suburbs of Sydney have many students residing there, particularly in Randwick, or you could live on campus.

I did not study at UNSW but had a NYU girl in my dorm when I was in college. Things I recall she said - get a great telephone calling plan, bicycle, and bus pass.

August is the start of the cold time of year, I think Sept is the wettest down there. Similar to Feb on Long Island Sound. However, the ozone layer over the country is thinner. My wife (USAmerican) after only a few days in Queensland was sufferring from it. Stay covered and sunscreen.

Sydney is a major hub to anywhere in the country for exploring. Trains and planes are more expensive then the USA, most students will buy a car and then resell it before they leave.

04-18-09, 07:56 PM

Stay away from TarJak!

He'll have you drinking fantastic Brews that you crave but can't find!

bookworm_020 · 04-19-09, 03:01 AM

There is a pretty good bus route from the center of the city to the Uni, but it can be crowded during peak hour. You can get accommodation around the university, but it all depends on how much you want to spend! It can be expensive if you want a place to yourself as there is a very tight rental market in Sydney.

As for food, a great range of types for all different tastes and budgets, just remember that it may not taste the same as a dish from home due to different tastes and influences.

Contact the uni, as they will have some tips and give a hand to get you pointed in the right direction!

Best of luck!

Platapus · 04-19-09, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pioneer

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Traditionally, USAmericans not thought of favorably in Australia.

I was not aware of that. That's too bad.

Jimbuna · 04-19-09, 10:01 AM

Never order lamb at a restaurant

The cons are pretty fond of their sheep

nikimcbee · 04-19-09, 10:14 AM

Just buy a pair of khaki shorts/shirt and eat at the outback a lot. You'll learn everything you need to know.

nikimcbee · 04-19-09, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Just buy a pair of khaki shorts/shirt and eat at the outback a lot. You'll learn everything you need to know.

and like the others said, you are obligated to jump on all reptiles you come across. Then you probably go out and invest in a "Men at Wordk" CD, plus put up a life-size poster of Russell Crowe on your wall.

Did I miss anything?

oh, practice saying in the mirror "Now this is a knife!"

Frame57 · 04-19-09, 10:43 AM

I hear the women to dude ratio is outstanding, so getting Rootang should not be a problemo...

nikimcbee · 04-19-09, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Frame57

I hear the women to dude ratio is outstanding, so getting Rootang should not be a problemo...

"Roo-Tang", are you talking about kanga-roos? If that is the case, I don't want to know!

Jimbuna · 04-19-09, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

and like the others said, you are obligated to jump on all reptiles you come across. Then you probably go out and invest in a "Men at Wordk" CD, plus put up a life-size poster of Russell Crowe on your wall.

Did I miss anything?

oh, practice saying in the mirror "Now this is a knife!"

Russell 'Ira' Crowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand

nikimcbee · 04-19-09, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Russell 'Ira' Crowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand

okay, substitute for crocodile dundee guy then.

Jimbuna · 04-19-09, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

okay, substitute for crocodile dundee guy then.

Paul Hogan

04-18-09, 02:59 PM	#1
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A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Australia is a land where kangaroos outnumber man, and everybody live in the outback. I would recommend that you be physically fit, in order to beat off any crocs that attempt to visit your various outposts, or for recreational crocodile wrestling. Whenever you eat something in Australia, the New Zealandese will fight over why they did not get a piece of it, so your best bet is to wrestle their sheep and destroy their mental well-being. When in public, it is common courtesy to wildly shout any odd phrase that comes to mind at random intervals, which is commonly understood to be a custom learned from many generations of being able to shout at the top of your lungs and not have anyone hear. __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

04-18-09, 06:01 PM	#4
Pioneer Stinking drunk in Trinidad Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: AU in the USA Posts: 349 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Suggestions: sunscreen, wide brim hat, leave your Yankees tshirts at home. Traditionally, USAmericans not thought of favorably in Australia. The last thing we want to hear is how much better things are, when you're in our country. The Eastern suburbs of Sydney have many students residing there, particularly in Randwick, or you could live on campus. I did not study at UNSW but had a NYU girl in my dorm when I was in college. Things I recall she said - get a great telephone calling plan, bicycle, and bus pass. August is the start of the cold time of year, I think Sept is the wettest down there. Similar to Feb on Long Island Sound. However, the ozone layer over the country is thinner. My wife (USAmerican) after only a few days in Queensland was sufferring from it. Stay covered and sunscreen. Sydney is a major hub to anywhere in the country for exploring. Trains and planes are more expensive then the USA, most students will buy a car and then resell it before they leave. __________________ An AU writer marooned in the USA. The American Pioneer story continues @ www.grantmadden.com Latest publication: Chicken Soup for the Soul Angels and Miracles

04-19-09, 03:01 AM	#6
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	There is a pretty good bus route from the center of the city to the Uni, but it can be crowded during peak hour. You can get accommodation around the university, but it all depends on how much you want to spend! It can be expensive if you want a place to yourself as there is a very tight rental market in Sydney. As for food, a great range of types for all different tastes and budgets, just remember that it may not taste the same as a dish from home due to different tastes and influences. Contact the uni, as they will have some tips and give a hand to get you pointed in the right direction! Best of luck! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Never order lamb at a restaurant The cons are pretty fond of their sheep __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Oh and we never listen to Canucks. They tell whopping lies.

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Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Stay away from TarJak! He'll have you drinking fantastic Brews that you crave but can't find!

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Just buy a pair of khaki shorts/shirt and eat at the outback a lot. You'll learn everything you need to know. __________________

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Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I hear the women to dude ratio is outstanding, so getting Rootang should not be a problemo... __________________ "My Religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble minds." Albert Einstein