Why is Melbourne one of the best cities in Australia to Scholarship work and live?
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Why is Melbourne one of the best cities in Australia to Scholarship work and live? |
Australia's garden city, the city of cafes and street art, the home of Australian sport and fine
arts, but most importantly the city of dreams and hopes for Australians and many other students
around the world. Ah, Melbourne!
Why choose to study in Melbourne?
This is the question on the mind of any international student who is seriously considering
Australia as a study abroad destination. In this blog, we'll go through some of the most
compelling reasons why choosing to study, work and live in Melbourne could be a great idea for
you.
Multicultural hotpot of different ethnicities.
Australia is a country built by immigrants and Melbourne, one of the oldest cities in the country,
has a long history of people coming to the city from all over the world for a better life. Over the
years, these immigrants have shaped the city's culture and atmosphere into something you
won't find anywhere else.
Do you want to sit outside on the cafe's terrace and have an espresso for breakfast like a true
Italian? You can do it. Or do you wish to have a steaming bowl of Pho for breakfast and feel like
you've been transported to the streets of Vietnam? You too can have such an experience. The
fact is, Melbourne has it all!
A financial powerhouse
Along with Sydney, Melbourne is one of the country's financial powerhouses. Many
multinational corporations are based in the city, so there is no shortage of internship
opportunities for students. If you fit the bill for one of these companies, you may also find
yourself with bright job prospects once you graduate.
Endless possibilities for adventure and sightseeing
It is located right in an area of high alpine forest and is surrounded by the sea on one side and
the Yarra River valley on the other. The opportunities for experience in Melbourne are
perpetual. Just outside the city, the Yarra River Valley is a haven for adventure seekers with
plenty of fun activities such as kayaking and white water rafting. There are also several ski
resorts that are just a few hours away and would be the perfect destination for a weekend
getaway.
If you don't feel like walking too far, there are things to do in town too! Most outdoor parks in the
city or outside the city are free and open to the public with free barbecue facilities, public art and
cozy places to relax with friends or a good book!
The top 4 free parks we recommend are
Royal Botanic Gardens
Flagstaff Gardens
Docklands Park
Treasury garden
Not forgetting the beaches around Melbourne which are known for their surfing culture. You can
find a number of coaching classes that you can join with your buddies and turn it into a
socializing activity. Or you can go to one of the beaches, lie on the sand and read a good book.
The choice is yours!
Treat yourself to some of the best dining experiences in the world!
Yes, eating in Melbourne is an experience. To call it anything less would be an injustice to the
city's culinary scene. And when we're talking about food in Melbourne, how can we forget about
their unique coffee culture?
Melbourne citizens are obsessed with their cup of coffee and could give the Italians a real fight
over the quality of espresso served in the city's cafes. They also have coffee tastings for the
true coffee connoisseur in you!
Due to its diversity, Melbourne is also home to restaurants that offer almost every cuisine
known. And it's not all just good food. For lunch, you can have the most sumptuous 7-course
meal at a high-end restaurant, and for dinner, enjoy Peking duck with sticky rice from a Chinese
roadside vendor. And guess what? You will find that both will be equally delicious.
Lots of safe and centrally located student accommodation
Forget about living an hour away from your campus just because the accommodation near your
campus isn't to your liking, or worse, it's just too expensive. Universities in Melbourne offer
purpose-built student accommodation where students are provided with quality private
accommodation with campus-like facilities.
And that's not even the best! Prices for such accommodation start from just AUD 250 per week.
For a city that consistently ranks 1st or 2nd most liveable in the world, that's a steal!
Experience weather unlike any other city
The best way to describe the weather in Melbourne would be to call it surprising. This is mainly
because the weather always has surprises in store for you. Some citizens claim to have
experienced all four seasons in a single day. While this may be a bit lengthy, it doesn't change
the fact that Melbourne's weather is so diverse that it's not impossible for you to face different
types of weather on the same day.
You will enjoy hot summers with sharp winters, mild autumns, and wonderful springs. And
maybe add a drop of rain to the mix. While some may find it a little annoying at first, most
people end up falling in love with the weather the longer they live in the city.
Art, music, theater, and much more
The city is home to Australian visual arts. It hosts a number of famous arts festivals like
Melbourne Music Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne Fashion Week, etc.
where craftsmen from everywhere over the world meet up to praise craftsmanship and culture. If
you are someone who loves different arts, you will find yourself at home in Melbourne. There is
even a famous dog show that is held every year for all dog lovers.
'For The Love' is another great festival that you must attend if you live in Melbourne. It
celebrates sun, sea, music, art and culture all at once, but most of all it is a celebration of love
and life.
There are also a large number of free galleries that you can visit. The National Gallery of
Victoria has a great collection of artworks from around the world and the Australian Center for
the Moving Image has some of the most unique collections of interactive art in the world.
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