University of Melbourne
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Must Do’s In Melbourne
By Tara Brougham, University of Melbourne, Australia Having arrived home after an incredible exchange year, I have been reflecting upon my experiences and collated this list of must dos in Melbourne for anyone lucky enough to be moving there soon!! These are also all quintessential Melbourne spots, so ideal if you’re visiting Melbourne as well.
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Reflecting on College
By Tara Brougham, University of Melbourne, Australia I have now come to the end of my time at college, and officially left Melbourne though for a month of backpacking Vietnam, so it’s not quite over yet. However, now is a good time to reflect on my time at Trinity College, which will hopefully provide some insights for others who may be considering college as an option while they’re abroad. My overall experience at college was incredible, and definitely made my exchange year what is was. However it was one that definitely has its pros and cons.
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The Great Ocean Road
By Tara Brougham, University of Melbourne, Australia Despite saying bye to my whole family for what I thought would be the entirety of my exchange year, I was lucky enough to have my Aunt visit me in Melbourne as she was in Australia for a wedding.
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An Aussie Summer
By Tara Brougham, University of Melbourne, Australia One of the benefits of going on exchange in the Southern Hemisphere is that their seasons are switched around – so your exchange tends to be an entire year, with a long summer break across December and January. Although this means longer away from home, it also gives you much more time to really settle into your host city, and even explore more of your new country.
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Visiting the Grampians National Park
By Ezmee Wyatt, University of Melbourne, Australia If you are into hiking, Victoria has a lot to offer – a couple of friends and I visited the Grampians National Park and it was beautiful! We decided to use public transport to get there so we could save some money (the trains here a pretty cheap), and it took about 4 hours in total – we got the train from Melbourne Southern Cross station to Ararat station and then the bus up to Halls Gap, where we stayed.
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Sustainability in Melbourne
By Ezmee Wyatt, University of Melbourne, Australia As an Eco Ambassador, I thought I would share some of my top tips for sustainability in Melbourne. As a whole, I would say that Australia has a much greater focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship than the UK – many of the people here seem to really care about their country and want to preserve it. Because of this, making sustainable choices is easy and here are a few of the easiest!
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A trip along Great Ocean Road
By Ezmee Wyatt, University of Melbourne, Australia One of the most popular things to do around Melbourne is a road trip along Great Ocean Road. Six of my friends and I decided to visit for a long weekend (although you could easily take a week) and we had an amazing time! Here is a list of what we got up to, so future visitors have some ideas of where to start.
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Melbourne Adventures: Beyond the City Center.
By Emily Fujii Kyriakidou, University of Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne, the bustling city in Australia’s south-eastern corner, is a vibrant hub of culture, education, and culinary delights. Living in the city center offers unparalleled convenience for university life, grocery shopping, access to markets, café hopping, and exploring the city’s unique neighborhoods. The extensive public transport network, including trams and buses, makes getting around a breeze. However, if you truly want to unlock the authentic Melbourne experience, renting a car or traveling with a friend who owns one is the way to go.
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Uluru
by Tara Brougham, University of Melbourne, Australia A big part of being on exchange is of course being in a new country, and being able to explore as much of your new home as possible. Therefore, when mid-semester break came around at the University of Melbourne me and two other exchange student friends chose to take this opportunity to explore another part of Australia – its red centre and Uluru.
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Mastering Assessments at the University of Melbourne: A Student’s Guide
By Emily Fujii Kyriakidou, University of Melbourne, Australia Navigating the academic challenges of the University of Melbourne requires a blend of smart planning, consistent effort, and effective study techniques. Unlike the University of Manchester, the University of Melbourne’s assessment structure includes not only quizzes and assignments but also mid-semester tests that can account for 20-30% of your final grade. These mid-semester tests are crucial, as they cover a significant portion of the course content.
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Coffee Crawl: Uncovering Melbourne’s Hidden Gems
by Emily Fujii Kyriakidou, The University of Melbourne, Australia. Hey fellow caffeine lovers! If you’re on a quest for the perfect pastry to go with your latte or just a cozy corner to chill between classes, you’re in for a treat. Here’s my roundup of Melbourne’s comfy cafes that won’t break your bank.
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Life at College
By Tara Brougham, University of Melbourne, Australia Choosing accommodation for your year abroad is one of the most stressful and time consuming tasks, made even trickier by the fact you are likely organising it all from home. In Melbourne there are three main options for accommodation: a sharehouse (usually found through facebook), private student accommodation (such as UniLodge) or a college. I chose the third option, and live at Trinity College.
