This is the city where I spent five unforgettable months, between the University (a little), international mates (all the time!!), student associations (often) and mother nature. I left the freezing cold French winter and arrived during the Australian scorching hot summer (consider yourself lucky to have 35° C – under the shade)
I spent the first few days exploring the city – the Southbank man-made beach by the river, the Botanical Garden in the heart of the city, the piers with the river ferries and water taxi, busy CBD and its street malls …
Initial findings – Australia is Awesome, people are very friendly (but accents are not easily comprehended at first), the cost of living is slightly cheaper than in France, the vegetation and greenery around is lush. All is good.
Life as an international Student for five month at the Queensland University of Technology, can be described as: part time student and full time party animal! It was great to be able to chill out and mix around with people of all nationality among which many were Indians, Chinese, Koreans, Malaysian and Japanese. What more can i ask for, i’m getting best of both worlds – east and west!
What i like about Brisbane:
- The friendliness and ‘laid-back-ness’ of the Australian
- Free Salsa lessons on Friday nights in the center of the city.
- Supportive international students groups and association such as QUT East West
- The man made beach in Southbank
- Great BYO house-parties (especially in West End)
- The water taxi (Cat City)
- The sunny climate
- The city which has a pleasant and dynamic vibe all the time.
The pool-beach in Southbank
The view from the City Cat
Brisbane Botanical Garden