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The University Of Adelaide College Blog
6M ago
Melbourne is a modern multicultural city, complete with world-renowned food, fashion, unique architecture and entertainment. It’s a city with a high standard of living with plenty of job opportunities. Although living costs have risen in Melbourne, the city has plenty of free and low-cost activities for you to enjoy
Here are the best free things to see and do in Melbourne.
1. Take a tour of the city on a tram
Melbourne has a free tram zone in the middle of the city so you can get to the main tourist attractions, dining and shopping districts for free. The city also has an ..read more
The University Of Adelaide College Blog
7M ago
You have completed high school and have been accepted into a degree program at an Australian university – congratulations!
University life will be different from high school and when you’re studying in another country, you will find that the culture and learning environment will be different than the one you grew up with.
In this blog, our Adelaide College students and graduates will share the myths and reality of university life in Australia from their perspectives.
Rohit Kumar – India Degree Transfer Program Extended (Computer Science)
Myth&n ..read more
The University Of Adelaide College Blog
8M ago
Adelaide is a planned city, surrounded by nature and delivers great food, culture and entertainment. Although the living costs in Adelaide are relatively lower than other Australian cities, prices still have risen. Fortunately, the city of Adelaide has plenty of free and low-cost activities for you to enjoy.
Here are the top things to see and do in Adelaide on a budget.
1. Take a tour of the city on a tram
In the Adelaide city centre, you can ride trams for free. Many of the main attractions are within 20 minutes of each other. This is why Adelaide is called t ..read more
The University Of Adelaide College Blog
9M ago
Studying in university will be different from studying in high school. You go from managed learning to learning independently, from a set schedule to a flexible timetable, and if you’re moving out of home, you will need to take care of yourself while managing your finances and balancing study and work.
You will need to adjust to several things within a new learning environment to achieve good marks. Academic success at university is not just about achieving good grades, it is also about developing and preparing you for your future career while maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing ..read more
The University Of Adelaide College Blog
11M ago
If someone asked you what college life is about, what comes to mind? Lectures and tutorials? Assignments, exams and getting good grades?
Although those things are important, there is more to college life than just the pursuit of academic achievements. It is a place where you get to meet people from all around the world giving you opportunities to gain new perspectives in life. It is a time of making new friends, exploring the local community, learning how to take care of yourself and improving your wellbeing to cope with all different situations including times of stress.
W ..read more
The University Of Adelaide College Blog
1y ago
You have an interest in Business but perhaps you are asking yourself: What jobs can I get with a business degree? Why should I study a business degree? In this blog, we will list the Top 6 Business jobs in Australia and why a business degree is worth your time and investment.
The top 6 business jobs in Australia are:
1. Finance
Financial teams are responsible for areas such as risk management, managing the budget, forecasting and planning, as well as investment banking.
Popular finance roles include:
Finance manager – re ..read more
The University Of Adelaide College Blog
1y ago
What comes to mind when you think about Australia?
Beaches? Hot weather? Kangaroos and Koalas? Shrimps on the BBQ?
Are there any words you hear Australians using a lot that you do not understand?
Here’s your guide to Australian culture and slang.
AUSTRALIAN CULTURE Question: Does Australia have a lot of beaches?
Answer: Yes.
Australia is a continent, with 50,000km of coastline and 10,000 beaches. If you go to one beach a day, it will take you 27 years to visit all of them!
Most of the country receives more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. Get those swimmers an ..read more
The University Of Adelaide College Blog
1y ago
You’ve been planning your move abroad for a long time, and now the date has finally arrived! Moving to a new place is exciting. Meeting new people and learning new things will be a life-changing experience. But after you arrive at your new home and start your studies at the university, you may have difficulty adjusting to your new surroundings. Instead of feeling happy, you are feeling anxious, depressed, or low in energy. You are experiencing something called culture shock.
Culture shock is a natural response to the new situation you are in. Moving to a new country is one of the most rewardi ..read more
The University Of Adelaide College Blog
1y ago
Adelaide is the perfect study destination. It is an educational hub within a calm, social and culturally diverse atmosphere.
Here are my recommendations for the Top 10 things you must see or do while studying in Adelaide.
1. Take a tour via the trams.
Trams are cost-free when travelling inside the city centre. If you live near the city, you can explore many parts of Adelaide and come home within 20 minutes from your last stop.
2. Chinatown
If you are missing food from home, you can visit Adelaide’s Chinatown, which has a variety of Asian cuisines such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, V ..read more
The University Of Adelaide College Blog
1y ago
Winner of the Academic Excellence Award (Pathways) at the Study Adelaide 2022 International Student Awards.
It all began in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is a beautiful and vibrant country, but it also is a conservative country that holds tightly to traditional practices and beliefs. My high school lessons were prescriptive; teachers encouraged us to memorise our answers and adhere to their opinions instead of thinking for ourselves. There were few opportunities to express my honest thoughts and my individuality.
In January 2022, I was meant to sit for my Cambridge A levels and enter univer ..read more