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Akhil’s Top 3 Tips for Travelling During the Semester
Helloooo Prospective Exchangers! Hands down one of the best parts of going on an exchange is the opportunity to explore around the town or city you’re studying in. Travelling throughout the semester on short weekend breaks really gives you a feel for the country. These are quite general but if you’d like something more specific shoot me an email akhil.chauhan@student.manchester.ac.uk
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Akhil’s Guide to Finding Your Melbourne Dream Home:
So, you’ve managed to secure a place with the University of Melbourne. That’s great. On top of that, you’ve just flown over 10,000 miles, enjoyed and are just about ready to collapse from jet lag. In spite of all of that, things are looking pretty good, you should feel proud of yourself for getting so far (I know that I’m excited for you). BUT before we can kick off your dream exchange, we need to get you a base for the next few months, a place you can kick back and relax in between your Australian adventures. *This guide is aimed at those who are planning on finding accommodation after…
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24 Hours in Melbourne
First impressions and first coffee 27 hours later, Andy and I found ourselves 10,000 miles away from home, tired, creeping into the hostel at 5AM. It turns out check in was at 2PM. So, equipped with my Lonely Planet Pocket Guide to Melbourne and a newfound determination to fight through the jet lag, stiff necks and lack of sleep, we headed out to explore the city we’d call home for the next few months. The following is a very brief account of my first winters’ day in Melbourne. Leaving a warm summer back home for a chilly 7°C morning was quickly feeling like a bad idea. With an entire day…
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