Monash University

As I already mentioned, I definitely recommend this university to all people that are interested in good education. On top of the fact that this is a university with a great reputation, it is also in a great location. Melbourne lies at the top of Port Phillip Bay, which offers, great opportunities to wind surf, dive, swim or just lie on the beach. Bells beach and other good surfing destinations are only a short drive away as well. Food and wine lovers would only welcome the close location of Yarra Valley that offers the best wines in Australia. Melbourne itself is a great entertainment city and one can find just about anything in it from good theatres, restaurants, good night clubs to artificial climbing walls. I also have to mention that Mt. Bulla that can satisfy skiers’ and snowboarders’ dreams is only 2 hours drive away from Melbourne. I can hardly think of any university in a better location. Find out for yourself…

It is generally easy to find accommodations around the university. The on campus accommodation was a brand new apartment block and they provided a washer and dryer in every apartment which is good. The rooms a a little cramped since I'm used to bigger rooms but it is sufficient. It also has a kitchen. However, the rent is pretty high at about AU500 a month. I rented a unit near the university with a bunch of friends and that only costed me about half that price. I had a bigger room but no washer and dryer. However, the place I rented was really close to a laundromat. Pretty convenient.