kate1973

Hi everyone,

I am coming over on a student visa, but am undecided where to live and study, I am torn between Perth, Newcastle and the Sunshine coast. I am looking somewhere that is relaxed enough to have a laidback lifestyle, but not too quiet. Could anybody give me their opinions of these three places?

verystormy

I would have thought it would depend very much on what you are going to study and how good each place is for that course. Dont forget, that where you do a course is as important as what you do and what grade you end up with. A degree from a place that is poorly thought of by the people in the industry might be nearly worthless.
I cant comment on all of your options, but Perth is ok, though pretty quite. Though you need to remember that the student scene here is very different in Oz to the Uk - much quiter

mohogony

All three seem like nice places, maybe choose the place with the best university.

pumpkin blossom

Also, look at the chance of getting work in that field in each area. We are on a student visa and didn't really think about that, and it was harder to find work in the area I am studing than I imagined.

Good luck