Our guide to getting around Newcastle
As much as your mate just loves taking you on late night McDonald’s runs or to class at NuSpace, sometimes you’ve got to expand your transportation options outside of hitching a ride.
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What to pack when moving to Australia
Every exciting journey begins with a less-than-exciting packing list. I half-excitedly, half-anxiously recall packing my bags in preparation for the flight, uncertain of what lay ahead, and I cannot emphasise enough how much smoother the journey to Newcastle will be if you do some planning before you pack.
Set up your life in Newcastle
As a fellow international student, I know how difficult it can be sorting out your life admin in Australia. So, let’s get you prepared for your life ahead in the ‘land down under’!
International Students: Getting to the Uni of Newcastle
I bet you’ve done a ton of research on your future home at the University of Newcastle, but do you know how to actually get here?
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Why you should consider doing placement overseas
It’s pretty safe to say that the average uni student is at a time in their life where travel seems particularly attractive. Whether it’s from the birth of new horizons, the sensation of coming of age, or just a really strong desire to depart from lecture life for a while, you might be considering taking some time to go overseas. However as the aforementioned uni … Continue reading Why you should consider doing placement overseas
How to travel while you study
Inspirational quotes touting the benefits of the well-travelled life are aplenty, but most of them are right: “Adventure is worthwhile,” as Aesop said. Travel teaches you more about yourself and the rest of the world than any other experience can. I should know, having travelled abroad myself to London for a short summer course, I was able to see what I was truly capable of, … Continue reading How to travel while you study
How to beat the homesickness blues
There’s something unsurprisingly, but still disarmingly, terrifying about leaving your family behind and travelling thousands of kilometres to study. Continue reading How to beat the homesickness blues
