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Australians love a good barbecue (BBQ)! There’s something magical about gathering under the sun, enjoying good food and great company. As an international student, you can expect this to be a big part of your new life here. Whether you’re hosting, joining or simply...
Canberra is packed with incredible cultural institutions. So, it’s no wonder Australia’s capital has made some of Australia's biggest creative names, including actress Mia Wasikowska, artist Patricia Piccinini, and chart-topping band Peking Duk. Whether you’re...
Melbourne has long been a popular destination for international students looking for an amazing study-abroad experience. But what can you expect when you actually make the move? What’s the weather really like, and how can you get around on a student budget? To find...
Ask anyone about Melbourne, and coffee is probably the first thing they mention. Indeed, between its thriving cafe culture and its caffeine-obsessed locals, Melbourne has earned its reputation as the coffee capital of the world. But where did this love of...
Aside from warm weather, mateship and public holidays, there are few things Aussies love more than slang and colloquialisms. In fact, we’re famous for it! But it can make it hard to understand what people are saying — especially when you’re new to Australia! To help...
If this is your first time spending the holiday season in Australia, you might find it looks and feels pretty different to other places around the world. op culture would have us believe that the perfect Christmas season can only be achieved if the ground is covered...
It’s officially October, and that means Halloween is just around the corner! While the holiday is incredibly popular in the US, you may have noticed that Aussies don’t seem as bothered by it. Here’s a quick look at the history of Halloween, and some insight into...
From the invention of Wi-Fi to breakthroughs in biotechnology, Australia has always been an innovative nation. We’re a country of curious, collaborative people who love to problem solve, and this has resulted in some amazing inventions and progressive experiments that...
Who doesn’t love a good horror story? Especially when it’s one that takes place right where you’re trying to keep your thoughts on your study schedule and not on the copious amounts of ghosts, critters and haunted rooms that apparently plague the country. Read on to...