We spoke to four Good Day students who live in different Australian cities. They told us what it's like to live in Australia and what they like to do in their cities. Check it out!
Moving to another country is always challenging: in a foreign land, you have to adapt to a new routine, a new culture, a new job... so many people have doubts about what it's like to live in Australia.
We spoke to four exchange students who came to Australia with the help of Good Day Education. They are living in Australian cities and decided to move to the country with different objectives.
Check out their views on living in Australia below.
Leandra Horta
Age: 39 years old
What city do you live in?
How long have you been in Australia?
Two months.
Are you studying or working in the country?
I moved to Australia to do an exchange program. I'm studying General English. I've always dreamed of living abroad and Australia was my choice.
What are the main advantages of living in Adelaide?
It's a more accessible city in terms of cost of livingand has a variety of cultural activities. It's also a quieter place compared to the hustle and bustle of Sydney and Melbourne.
What do you like most about the city?
I love going to the beaches and taking part in the cultural activities here, such as visiting the Gorge Wildlife Park, going to the Fringe Festival and visiting wineries.
Gabriela Cusma
Age: 30 years
What city do you live in?
How long have you been in Australia?
Four months.
Are you studying or working in the country?
I came to Australia to study and improve my English, because English is very important in my professional field. But I also came here to give myself the opportunity to experience and get to know new things, people and cultures, to get to know myself better and to challenge myself.
What are the main advantages of living in Brisbane?
I believe that Brisbane is a more accessible city than some others in Australia. Because it's a slightly smaller city that's growing a lot, Brisbane has a lot of opportunities. The people are friendly, and it's a city that offers everything, as well as being very close to the beach. Here, you'll find a mix of cultures in terms of food, people and nightlife.
What do you like most about the city?
I really enjoy going out with my friends, going to parks, beaches and restaurants serving cuisine from other countries. I also like to go to some of the nightclubs here and to Brazilian parties.
Pamela da Silva and Diego Lima Verde
Ages: 25 years and 27 years respectively
What city do you live in?
Perth.
How long have you been in Australia?
Three months.
Are they studying or working in the country?
Pamela: A priori, we came to study English in preparation for the IELTS. Diego is the main applicant, and I'm his partner. I work as a Back/Front House Team Member in a burger restaurant.
Diego: I currently work as a Junior Engineer in an engineering company. Our intention is to stay permanently here in Australia.
What are the main advantages of living in Perth?
Pamela: Even with a recent increase in the cost of living in general here in Australia, Perth is still cheaper than big cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
Diego: It's also a city with a strong influence from mining, which made it much easier for me to get involved. find a job in engineering, which is my field of work.
What do you most like to do in the city?
Pamela: We like to explore new places, as everything is very new to us! Since we arrived, we've visited a few tourist and entertainment spots, such as parks, beaches and arcades.
Do you want to live in Australia too? Talk to a Good Day expert!
