₦airaland Forum

jorgan:
I can't say for sure if it's easy getting an AU license but I know that there r different classes of licenses with crazy restrictions n monitoring. There is the L, P1, P2 & C! You must take some driving lessons, fill logs n then some exams. The most independent license here I think is the C, but for the rest there r speed restrictions, second, third n even fourth party monitoring. Google to get a better insight

jorgan:
Just a little advice for you:-

Carry ur load and base in Sydney. Yes UoN has campuses in Sydney, Ourimbah, Callaghan n Newcastle city precinct! If your chosen program has core courses in Sydney just stay in Sydney n don't come to Newcastle. Otherwise if you want to base in Newcastle, bring your drivers license (naija license) it's a must! Set aside 800 -1600$ to get a car! If not, you will struggle trying to get a job here, trust me, you will struggle! This is not a case of people with different luck or that you don't need to get a car, you got God n hustle skills! Big NO! Hell NO! Guys here hv stayed up to 6 months without getting a job, some hv been forced to move to Sydney (where you can get jobs easily) some have had to travel outside Newcastle everyday to work! The only jobs you can find here r cleaning jobs, retail replenish n age care! All of which you need a car! As long as you r on a student visa, don't come to Newcastle.

However if you don't want to take my advice n u still want to come to Newcastle, buy plenty tissue papers and jackets! You will cry so you need tissue to wipe ur tears, then the jacket is for the cold, you know, it's winter so you will need to cover your body while waiting at the bus stop for public transport that don't arrive according to schedule.

Overall, Newcastle is a friendly city with great multicultural people! Downside: getting a job, n transportation.

Egbabiekperemo:
am on whatsapp; will pm u my number when i get to sydney

Egbabiekperemo:
UNSW is in the city; its like an hour. but accomodation in the city is very very expensive. alot of people live far away from school. But the house is close to the train station. am currently in J'Burg waiting for my connecting flight to sydney; would be in sydney 3pm aussy time on mondey or 8am nigerian time mondy

Egbabiekperemo:
single room in carramar-sydney available, price is 150AUD per week

FutureDon:
I guess he's only paying for OSHC and not tuition. I would be surprised if any PhD student is paying their tuition with their own personal money.

lillaowow:
you're paying for a PhD?

JewelStone:
Accommodation in Sydney is quite pricey, flatshare is the in thing. You can google it to learn more. I don't like campus accommodation cos it's too pricey and you get to share a room with other people, I can't share a room. Prefer flatshare. And staying on campus can restrict your social life cos you'll be meeting mostly students.

Osamuzi:
Hey frnd!! U going to Newcastle how long did take to get your COE mine is taking forever... when re u leaving

JewelStone:
Me too. When do you intend to travel?



I know you're going to my school, when is your start date?

POTUSUK:
guys,

Please what is the best way to get a decent accommodation in Sydney. Im headed to UNSW in July. Any pointers to life in the city would be welcomed too

sexybaykay:
happy birthday Cottyekundayo. have a blessed celebration. good news awaits u this month.. cheers

JewelStone:
Me too. When do you intend to travel?

School resumes 25th July...so any moment ....how did you handle accommodation in Sydney?

I know you're going to my school, when is your start date?

JewelStone:
Everyone seems to be heading to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne etc. Mbok, who's going to Sydney with me? Identify let's rub minds together.

Today is Thursday and no grants this week? The struggle to wait is real...and so is God. Lol

The week hasn't finished yet...there's hope. Our grants are loading

WestAfrican:
Yes debit card is accepted. Why $2500 for OSHC? For how many years? Have you looked into NIB? Cheers.

Osamuzi:
how is life for PhD student in australia