[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86a61056bdd”]I love Adelaide. It\u2019s a place I\u2019ve called home for the better part of two decades. As a traveller and a local, I\u2019ve been to many different parts of the world, but they all make me appreciate the city I live in all the more and it\u2019s no different for my international student friends from all corners of the globe! Let me explain why\u2026.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”0px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86a64aeec11″]<\/p>\n
Our education system is \u2018top-notch\u2019 (Adelaide slang for \u2018excellent\u2019) and offers loads of opportunities for international students. A few of the universities and institutions to choose from including the University of Adelaide College<\/a>, Flinders University<\/a>, Torrens University<\/a>, TAFE SA<\/a>, the University of South Australia<\/a> and the University of Adelaide<\/a>, plus many more.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17765″ img_size=”full” el_element_style_colors=”{‘image_overlay’:”,’icon_color’:”,’icon_background_color’:”,’icon_hover_color’:”,’icon_hover_background_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86afe5ea6b6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”0px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17759″ img_size=”full” el_image_align=”center” el_element_style_colors=”{‘image_overlay’:”,’icon_color’:”,’icon_background_color’:”,’icon_hover_color’:”,’icon_hover_background_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86b209ce7ca”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86a729b9d2c”]<\/p>\n Adelaide\u2019s public transport system is both affordable and efficient. Ranging from trains, free tram services and an extensive network of busses which connect every suburb in this thriving regional centre. Hot tip: Get yourself a student metroCARD<\/a>! This card easily allows you a seat on any public transport in Adelaide, and can be recharged at most convenience stores, or online.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”0px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86a787894e0″]<\/p>\n International students from more than 150 countries grace Adelaide with their presence each year, contributing to the city\u2019s vibrant ethos of multiculturalism. Adelaide offers high-quality educational opportunities and a flexible, relaxed lifestyle in comparison with other Australian capital cities. It\u2019s even known to be consistently ranked 10th most liveable city in the world<\/a>, behind Copenhagen in Denmark. We\u2019re also known as \u201cthe 30-minute city\u201d because it only takes half an hour to travel from one end to the other! Super convenient.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17747″ img_size=”full” el_image_align=”center” el_element_style_colors=”{‘image_overlay’:”,’icon_color’:”,’icon_background_color’:”,’icon_hover_color’:”,’icon_hover_background_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86b3f60d780″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”0px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17777″ img_size=”full” el_image_align=”center” el_element_style_colors=”{‘image_overlay’:”,’icon_color’:”,’icon_background_color’:”,’icon_hover_color’:”,’icon_hover_background_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86b5046a5a0″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86a7dca71b0″]<\/p>\n It\u2019s food and wine galore in Adelaide, thanks to pristine farmlands combined with decades of migrants, culminating in a spicy choice of fresh, local produce and a plentiful variety of exotic dishes. South Australia produces 50% of the country\u2019s wine and is also renowned for multiple foods and wine events. We\u2019re also home to the largest fresh produce market (The Central Market<\/a>) in the Southern Hemisphere! Who\u2019s hungry?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_uid=”215769730573″][vc_column el_uid=”a776e0de441f”][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86a839501d3″]<\/p>\n Is Adelaide an affordable city for students? Yes \u2013 Definitely. As one of Australia’s most affordable mainland cities, Adelaide is well known for its low unemployment rate, diverse communities, thriving local industries and businesses, and a healthy economy. With weekly rent in Sydney averaging at $285, Melbourne at $258, Brisbane at $218, Adelaide is sitting well below the $218 global rent price average threshold, making the city one of the most affordable places to live not just nationally, but globally. Golden, I know.<\/p>\n Average weekly living expenses include:<\/p>\n This brings the average weekly living costs to between $355 and $700<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”0px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17706″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_image_align=”center” el_element_style_colors=”{‘image_overlay’:”,’icon_color’:”,’icon_background_color’:”,’icon_hover_color’:”,’icon_hover_background_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86b5ec308f5″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86a8ebe41e1″]<\/p>\n We\u2019re not called \u2018The Festival State\u2019 for no reason! Adelaide\u2019s festivals attract crowds from around the country, and the globe at large. We even have our own season for it called \u2018Mad March\u2019! Festivals include the Clipsal 500<\/a>, WOMADelaide<\/a>, The Fringe Festival<\/a>, Gluttony<\/a>, The Garden of Unearthly Delights<\/a>, the Adelaide Festival<\/a>, the Multicultural Festival<\/a>, Santos Tour Down Under<\/a>, and lots more. There\u2019s always something happening in #Radelaide[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”0px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86a9cde74ea”]<\/p>\n There around 4,000 international students living in the Adelaide CBD and many affordable options for all accommodation types from private rentals, student apartments, sharehouses, and on-campus apartments! You\u2019ll be spoilt for choice on options which won\u2019t break your budget.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17744″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_image_align=”center” el_element_style_colors=”{‘image_overlay’:”,’icon_color’:”,’icon_background_color’:”,’icon_hover_color’:”,’icon_hover_background_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86b6e0b7154″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”0px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17731″ img_size=”full” el_image_align=”center” el_element_style_colors=”{‘image_overlay’:”,’icon_color’:”,’icon_background_color’:”,’icon_hover_color’:”,’icon_hover_background_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86b78eaed56″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”91c9ad993803″]<\/p>\n Did you know that Adelaide is technically considered a forest because of the spatial density between trees? We have plentiful access to nature in our great city, with the Adelaide Hills in the East, and pristine beaches in the West. The City of Adelaide is also the only city in the world to be purposefully designed within a park! So. many. trees.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”0px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”6f1f3b269d94″]<\/p>\n In Adelaide, it\u2019s not \u2018what\u2019 you know, it\u2019s \u2018who\u2019 you know. Adelaide is a network city because of its comparatively smaller population, everyone knows everyone, so get out there and network! This is a great way to make new friends, volunteer, meet people, gain references, and land that job you\u2019ve been working towards. For international students, there are many opportunities to pick up an internship or part-time job while studying. Students who\u2019ve graduated from Adelaide\u2019s universities are often in high demand because of our university\u2019s reputations across the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17734″ img_size=”full” el_image_align=”center” el_element_style_colors=”{‘image_overlay’:”,’icon_color’:”,’icon_background_color’:”,’icon_hover_color’:”,’icon_hover_background_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86b8a9321ba”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_elemnt_style_colors=”{‘text_color’:”,’link_color’:”}” el_uid=”5e86ba8848b97″]Adelaide is a fantastic gateway for Australian exploration and planning your future career. So, what are you waiting for? You won\u2019t be disappointed, trust me, I\u2019m a local.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I love Adelaide. It\u2019s a place I\u2019ve called home for the better part of two decades. As a traveller and a local, I\u2019ve been to many different parts of the world<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14923,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international-students"],"yoast_head":"\n2. Great Public Transport System<\/h6>\n
3. Quality of Life<\/h6>\n
4. Food and Wine<\/h6>\n
5. Affordable Living<\/h6>\n
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6. The Festival State<\/h6>\n
7. Best Housing for International Students<\/h6>\n
8. Trees and Access to Nature<\/h6>\n
9. Internship and Employment Opportunities<\/h6>\n