Considering going on exchange here (for 2022)
I'm a Canadian university student (21M) deciding between several schools in Australia (UQ, UNSW, USyd, UniMelb), and I have a few questions relating to exchange here:
- How is the location like for someone who cannot drive? How does the proximity to places such as the city and beach compare to other unis?
- If I were to go here as an exchange student, where would be a good place to live? I want a good party life, and I want to meet other fellow exchange students; however, I am also willing to save money.
- Are there any courses specifically intended for exchange students? I know UNSW has a course, SCIF 3900, which involves an excursion to Lady Elliot Island and has many exchange students take it.
- Overall, how would you compare Brisbane to other cities such as Melbourne and Sydney? I want good weather and would like to go to the beach (especially given my hometown and where I am now are not known for those).