Making your daily habits greener doesn’t have to be difficult. In Australia, there’s a growing consciousness around environmentally friendly practices, especially ones that are easy to integrate into your routine. If you want to jump… Read more
It’s something none of us like to think about when heading abroad. Unfortunately, accidents and emergency situations can – without warning – arise.
Lunar New Year starts on the first new moon of the year and ends with the first full moon. Here are a few things to know and places to celebrate it in Australia.
With so many different social and cultural norms, making friends can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Here are a few tips on how to start a conversation with local students.
Newly arrived in Australia? You’ll soon find that swimming and going to the beach is a huge part of Aussie culture. Take it from us – Australia’s beaches are some of the best in the… Read more
Student-led campaigns such as Never OK Australia are on a mission to put an end to sexual assault and harassment in Australian universities
A recent report conducted by the Australian Human Rights Commission (Change the Course: National Report on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at Australian Universities) surveyed more than 30,000 students from Australia’s 39 universities and found… Read more
International students sometimes think they will lose their visa if they speak about being exploited at work. Here’s how to get help if you are exploited.
With the number of cyclists in Australia increasing, and the steps taken by major cities around the country to become more bicycle-friendly, it’s fair to say that Australians are a bike-loving country. Whether it’s a… Read more
Making new friends may seem daunting, but when you’re living and studying abroad it’s absolutely necessary. As an international student it’s comparatively easy to make friends with other international students: you’re all in the same… Read more
No matter where you live in Australia you’re likely to get some hot weather during summer—and we mean hot. Temperatures during Aussie summers can reach 40°C (104°F) and over, and stay there for days at… Read more
You’ll see them in every crowded shopping centre, in the pedestrian shopping malls of big cities, sporting bright t-shirts, clipboards, and friendly smiles. They’ll spot you from across the walkway, and with your growing sense… Read more
The first few days in your new home will go by in a blur. Getting off the plane, getting to your new accommodation, unpacking, buying essentials—suddenly, you’ll realise you’ve been living in Australia for a… Read more
Australia is one of the sunniest countries in the world, and we love to take advantage of that, especially coming into summer when the sun, the beach, and barbecues all go hand-in-hand. But as you… Read more
While the holidays feel like they stretch off into the distance, once you finish your classes you might be at a loss as to how you’re going to improve your English. After all, you’ve spent… Read more
While studying in Aus, you’re probably having a few daydreams about heading to the beach, or perhaps to your local creek or swimming pool? No one blames you! A day spent at one of Australia’s… Read more
What is sexual assault? What can I do if I’m a victim of sexual assault? Who can I speak to in my state or territory? What is sexual harassment? What can I do if I’m… Read more
Earlier this year, we brought you Outsmarting the Scammers; The Ultimate Guide for International Students, in response to the frequent targeting and vulnerability of international students to scams. These issues extend online as well. Some… Read more
Ever wondered what is and isn’t good etiquette in Australia? Well, fear not, you have a little leeway here in the land of Oz. At least, we don’t have many rigid and unbreakable rules of… Read more
A survey from the Pew Research Center found that the average age that lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual individuals come out, is 20 years old – an age when many are still studying. LGBTI students… Read more
