10 Things You Must Try When You Study in Sydney

With a thriving nightlife and café culture, there is always something new to try in the inner-city village of Newtown.

From the dazzling New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour to the month-long Sydney Festival and Vivid’s dazzling late autumn light show, there’s a year-round calendar of events to engage, excite and inspire.

 
From the windswept beauty of the cliff walk in the Royal National Park (one of the world’s first national parks) to the 250-kilometer Great North Walk, and hikes through World Heritage forests, if walking is your passion, then there is always a new trail to explore.

In sports-mad Australia, there are always major sporting events underway. From four codes of football to cricket, tennis, swimming and every other game under the sun, you’re sure to find something to watch. And if you would rather be a part of the game, then why not join a team? Universities offer a wide variety of individual or team sports for you to join, or you can become a member of one of hundreds of local sporting clubs.

Sydney’s great climate means you can enjoy the water most of the year. Why not do what the locals do and explore the underwater world by snorkeling in some of the city’s pristine marine reserves or surfing at one of Sydney’s world-famous ocean beaches?

Study in Sydney and you’ll find there’s always something to celebrate, with regular fireworks displays during the summer months in Darling Harbour, as well as displays across the city to celebrate Chinese New Year, Australia Day, Christmas Eve and, of course, New Year’s Eve.

Outdoor movies are another regular feature of the Sydney summer, with events held across the city. All you need is a blanket and a picnic!

Macquarie University is located just 15 kilometers from Sydney’s city center in one of the largest business and technology precincts in the Southern Hemisphere. Recognized globally as a leading university, Macquarie is ranked in the top 2 per cent of universities in the world and has a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

More than 300 companies are located on campus and in the Macquarie Park Innovation District. Students benefit from internships and work placements, thanks to close connections with top businesses and easy transport links to business hubs in nearby Chatswood, North Sydney and the Sydney CBD.