Kelly Said:

Which types of accommodations are cheaper in Melbourne? Homestay w three meals / rental of apartments?

We Answered:

G'day,

First answerer are spot on!

Now for additional info:
Homestay (and also uni dorms) have a lower setup fee. You only need to bring your luggage with you and everything already there for you. You will probably have to help with some house-chores with your homestay family but that's abt it. However in the long run, it is more expensive b'cos you are paying for all those facilities, services & equipments. You can have this type of accommodation ready before you arrive in Australia, b'cos the uni can help you.
Renting has a disadvantage of high setup fee. Most of the properties come unfurnished. This means that you have to buy/provide your own fridge, kitchen utensils, bed, furniture etc. On top of that, you will have to look after the property yourself as well. This means cooking, cleaning, washing, paying bills etc. B'cos of that, the cost is cheaper in the long run, especially that you can share it with your classmates. For this type of accommodation, you can't have it ready before arriving in Australia. The uni can help you finding a temporary accommodation (like hostel/hotel). Once you have arrived in Melbourne, you can then start contacting the estate agents for rents around the campus area and you look and choose what you like.

In regards to work, please be aware that you can apply for work permit once you have arrived in Australia. However you can only work max 20hrs/week during semester study period, and full-time only during semester holiday period.

Hope this helps. E-mail me at mikegun(at)studentfirst.com.au if you have more questiojns abt study in Australia or Melbourne. Good luck for your study and welcome to Melbourne :)

Herman Said:

How many asian live in melbourne and how many of them are oversea student?

We Answered:

We don't keep racially based statistics in Australia. The best you will do will be stats based on country of origin of parents. Our last census was in 2006 so the information is getting a bit out of date by now.
http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavi…

For student numbers, see:
http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/why_st…

Timothy Said:

which is the best school to study photography in melbourne victoria?

We Answered:

since you're not getting answers here, try the education section, or the 'travel' section

Dana Said:

Can I study veterinary medicine in Melbourne?

We Answered:

Vet Science is available in Melbourne.

Main requirement is lots of money. University fees for overseas students are tens of thousands of $$$.

The course is five years of full-time study - the pre-veterinary year or one year of Science, plus four years of veterinary science.

You will also need a student visa and will need to meet educational entrance requirements.

Go to: http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/internatio… for information for International students.

Carole Said:

Should I study abroad in Melbourne, Australia or Botswana, Africa?

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Studying in Botswana, you get to experience another culture and put to bed/dismiss all these theories about Africa being a jungle. You will be pleasantly suprised that it is not and it is one of the most beautiful places on earth with fresh food and lovely people and yes there is a crazy night life there as well. Come to melbourne to experience more of the western culture you are accustomed to. I would think, go to Botswana for a new experience, and Im sure you will love it, but Melbourne is good as well. Good luck, if you need some more facts about either place, feel free to email me. Cheers

Julio Said:

Which is the best University in Melbourne to study Commerce as a major?

We Answered:

The University of Melbourne

Sara Said:

How to be an airline hostess in Melbourne?

We Answered:

* Job duties are learned through formal on-the-job training.
* Competition for positions will remain strong because the opportunity for travel attracts more applicants than there are jobs, with only the most qualified being hired.
* A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement; however, applicants with a college degree and with experience in dealing with the public are likely to have the best employment opportunities.


Airlines prefer to hire poised, tactful, and resourceful people who can interact comfortably with strangers and remain calm under duress. Applicants usually must be at least 18 to 21 years old, although some carriers may have higher minimum-age requirements. Flight attendants must have excellent health and the ability to speak clearly.
Airlines usually have physical and appearance requirements. There are height requirements for reaching overhead bins, which often contain emergency equipment, and most airlines want candidates with weight proportionate to height. Vision is required to be correctable to 20/30 or better with glasses or contact lenses (uncorrected no worse than 20/200)