01/05/2008 | Newsletter, Australia

Postcard from... New South Wales, Australia

By: Ann Graham

And when she�s has had enough physical activity for one day, Nina relaxes in the local bars and cafes. �My favourite bar is a 360 degree bar in the centre of the city, where you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the city while drinking one of their delicious cocktails.�

�The Australian lifestyle is quite laid-back and relaxed and people are just so friendly and helpful. They are very hands-on and open, which makes it easy to get in touch with them and hang out".

Nina has noticed a few differences between the Australian way of life and that of her native Germany. �The Australian lifestyle is quite laid-back and relaxed and people are just so friendly and helpful. They are very hands-on and open, which makes it easy to get in touch with them and hang out. There are differences to the European way of life � the relaxed Australian way can slow things down sometimes that need to be done, just when you wouldn�t appreciate it to be slow. But that�s not too big a deal; you just have to accept it. Other than that, this is an awesome place to live.�

Nina says that studying abroad requires a lot of preparation. �I would advise students to get information about the country, the city, and places to stay as well as the cultural specifics � simply because you want to know what to expect from the place you are going. I always find it nice to learn about the lifestyle and cultural differences beforehand. Therefore, to cut a long story short, I can only recommend Australia as destination for studying abroad.�