Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia

Wilhelm · 06-12-2002, 01:07 PM

I will be studying abroad at the University of Mebourne during the spring semester next year (spring time in the US anyway, February - July). I know that there are several people on this forum from Australia, Memnoch for one, and I was wondering if anyone had any hints, tips or advice for my journey as far as what to expect, be prepared for and so forth. Any useful information concerning the University, Melbourne or Australia in general is appreciated and I thank you in advance.

johnny · 06-12-2002, 04:27 PM

welcome to IW Wilhelm, i can't give you advice couse i'm not an Aussi, but you'd probably be better of wearing tin hats

don't ask !

Talthyr Malkaviel · 06-12-2002, 04:35 PM

Silver hat don't you mean?? [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Umm, I can't really help with that but when some of the Aussies get here you can expect help.. or spam.

Wilhelm · 06-13-2002, 12:38 PM

bump

Leonis · 06-13-2002, 08:14 PM

Hi Wilhelm, there was a similar thread involving Lifetime if I recall. I'll see if I can find it for you...

There it is: Check out the 'To Anyone from Melbourne, or Australia for that matter..' thread.

[ 06-13-2002, 08:31 PM: Message edited by: Leonis ]

Lifetime · 06-13-2002, 09:33 PM

Woah Leonis you've got a good memory..

Couple of things to know in Melbourne..
Weather can be very wierd.. lots and lots of sun in Winter for example..
When you're crossing the road, beware the hook-turns (you'll know one when you see one) especially at junctions.
Other than that..
Aussies tend to be very passionate about their sport, so no matter how stupid you think it is, dont diss Aussie Rules Footie or Cricket. Keep your mouth shut until you're out of earshot and then blast away to the other foreigners about how silly these two games are [img]smile.gif[/img]
If you're travelling there, you probably know this, but don't carry anything perishable like food or plants or anything because they've got strict laws against that in Australia.
You've really got to live here to really figure this place out. ITs too much to tell in just one post. Don't worry though, its an excellent place to live, Melbourne especially. People in general can seem laid-back or lazy since stores close at 4-5, but you won't meet a friendlier bunch of people for the most part..

06-14-2002, 12:04 AM

Lifetime, Aussie Rules is indeed one of the silliest games to ever have been created. But don't you go dissin' the wonderful game that is cricket!!! Blood will be shed!

Wilhelm · 06-14-2002, 12:09 AM

Many thanks.

Leonis, that other thread was very helpful, thank you.

Wilhelm

Davros · 06-14-2002, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aviendha:
Lifetime, Aussie Rules is indeed one of the silliest games to ever have been created. But don't you go dissin' the wonderful game that is cricket!!! Blood will be shed!

No, say it isn't so Avvi. You're just saying that cos the Sydney Swans have no hope again this year. The mighty Brisbane Lions are still on the march to back to back flags

Lifetime · 06-15-2002, 03:13 AM

Go Melbourne Storm!
No what really gets me down about Australia? Lack of common sense I mean think about this..

People here would rather watch NEIGHBOURS (damn that) and cricket than the WORLD CUP! What. Is. Up. With. Dat!
I walk into the TV room at 6.45 and there they are, the whole population of Aussies in the Boarding House glued to the set watching Neighbours. And woe and be damned to the poor fool that tries to wrestle the remote away..*shudder* they're still cleaning the blood off the wall..

06-12-2002, 01:07 PM	#1
Wilhelm Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: US Posts: 13	I will be studying abroad at the University of Mebourne during the spring semester next year (spring time in the US anyway, February - July). I know that there are several people on this forum from Australia, Memnoch for one, and I was wondering if anyone had any hints, tips or advice for my journey as far as what to expect, be prepared for and so forth. Any useful information concerning the University, Melbourne or Australia in general is appreciated and I thank you in advance. __________________ Not all those who wander are lost.

06-12-2002, 04:27 PM	#2
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	welcome to IW Wilhelm, i can't give you advice couse i'm not an Aussi, but you'd probably be better of wearing tin hats don't ask ! __________________

06-12-2002, 04:35 PM	#3
Talthyr Malkaviel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Land of the Britons Age: 38 Posts: 3,224	Silver hat don't you mean?? [img]tongue.gif[/img] Umm, I can't really help with that but when some of the Aussies get here you can expect help.. or spam. __________________ Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB<br />and Sorcerous Nuttella salesman of the O.R.T<br /> <br /><br />Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny! Can I drill you about this?

06-13-2002, 12:38 PM	#4
Wilhelm Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: US Posts: 13	bump __________________ Not all those who wander are lost.

06-13-2002, 09:33 PM	#6
Lifetime Red Dragon Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Scotch College, Melbourne Posts: 1,503	Woah Leonis you've got a good memory.. Couple of things to know in Melbourne.. Weather can be very wierd.. lots and lots of sun in Winter for example.. When you're crossing the road, beware the hook-turns (you'll know one when you see one) especially at junctions. Other than that.. Aussies tend to be very passionate about their sport, so no matter how stupid you think it is, dont diss Aussie Rules Footie or Cricket. Keep your mouth shut until you're out of earshot and then blast away to the other foreigners about how silly these two games are [img]smile.gif[/img] If you're travelling there, you probably know this, but don't carry anything perishable like food or plants or anything because they've got strict laws against that in Australia. You've really got to live here to really figure this place out. ITs too much to tell in just one post. Don't worry though, its an excellent place to live, Melbourne especially. People in general can seem laid-back or lazy since stores close at 4-5, but you won't meet a friendlier bunch of people for the most part.. __________________ \'Cause its always raining in my head. Forget all the things I should have said..

06-13-2002, 08:14 PM	#5
Leonis Join Date: March 6, 2001 Location: Somewhere on Earth - it changes often Posts: 1,292	Hi Wilhelm, there was a similar thread involving Lifetime if I recall. I'll see if I can find it for you... There it is: Check out the 'To Anyone from Melbourne, or Australia for that matter..' thread. [ 06-13-2002, 08:31 PM: Message edited by: Leonis ]

06-14-2002, 12:04 AM	#7
lroyo Guest Posts: n/a	Lifetime, Aussie Rules is indeed one of the silliest games to ever have been created. But don't you go dissin' the wonderful game that is cricket!!! Blood will be shed!

06-14-2002, 12:09 AM	#8
Wilhelm Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: US Posts: 13	Many thanks. Leonis, that other thread was very helpful, thank you. Wilhelm __________________ Not all those who wander are lost.

06-15-2002, 03:13 AM	#10
Lifetime Red Dragon Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Scotch College, Melbourne Posts: 1,503	Go Melbourne Storm! No what really gets me down about Australia? Lack of common sense I mean think about this.. People here would rather watch NEIGHBOURS (damn that) and cricket than the WORLD CUP! What. Is. Up. With. Dat! I walk into the TV room at 6.45 and there they are, the whole population of Aussies in the Boarding House glued to the set watching Neighbours. And woe and be damned to the poor fool that tries to wrestle the remote away..shudder they're still cleaning the blood off the wall.. __________________ \'Cause its always raining in my head. Forget all the things I should have said..

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