by Alex Irving | Aug 26, 2020 | Accommodation
Moving to Australia as an under-18 student? To ensure your welfare and safety, the Australian Government requires special accommodation arrangements for anyone who hasn’t turned 18 and is planning to study in Australia. To help you navigate the requirements and the...
by Alex Irving | Aug 5, 2020 | Australian Culture
Urban legends are widely told stories that include humour or horror, but often have very little evidence to support their claims. But, that doesn’t make them any less interesting! Read on for some of the craziest Australian conspiracy theories and urban legends, and...
by Alex Irving | Jul 23, 2020 | Health
As an international student, it’s perfectly normal to feel isolated during your time abroad, even without the emotional impact of COVID-19. But, that doesn’t mean you are alone. The global lockdown of 2020 has uncovered many a TikTok trend, saw us experiment with...
by Alex Irving | Jul 20, 2020 | Money and Banking
Just like conversation, public transport and table manners, there is specific etiquette around money in Australia. Understanding Aussie coins, notes and conversion rates is only one half the challenge! Here is our guide to money etiquette in Australia. Tipping It is...
by Alex Irving | May 22, 2020 | Money and Banking
One of the advantages of living in a share house is sharing the cost of rent, but there are a few other handy tips you and your roommates can use to share even more day-to-day expenses. By splitting the cost of certain items, you can enjoy things like subscriptions,...