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Author: kimhopkins Created: 17/04/2008 3:19 PM
Interesting stuff about living and studying in Sydney
By Paula . on 24/01/2012 10:36 AM

So there is no School on Thursday but there is no need to be sad... there are lots of free celebrations and concerts on across Sydney so get outside and join in the celebrations.

Take your camera along too because next week we will launch our ELS Sydney Summer Photo competition. Australia Day will present lots of great opportunities for fantastic photos.

[ correct Aussie pronunciation : ORSE – TRAIL – YA  Day ]

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By kimhopkins on 16/01/2012 10:37 AM

Free concerts in the Domain

Symphony in The Domain: The Young Ones
Head on down to the Domain for free entertainment! This Saturday 21st January, Sydney Festival 2012 presents Symphony in The Domain: The Young Ones. Pack a picnic, a rug and an umbrella and join thousands of Sydneysiders for an evening on the grass of the Domain. There will be a bar and food available during the event.

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By Paula . on 10/01/2012 2:35 PM

Follow Me on Pinterest   Pinterest is a new visual bookmarking site that lets you save webpages or videos that you want to go back to.  You do this by making “pinboards” on topics you are interested in.

 

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By Paula . on 5/01/2012 1:18 PM

This week our librarian Rebecca offers some advice on a few different ways you may find a job. 

The hidden job market

Did you know that 80% of job vacancies are never advertised? Many jobs are filled through word of mouth or by resumes on file from people who have contacted the company looking for work.

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By Paula . on 29/12/2011 9:50 AM

Today I wanted to highlight some websites that will help you improve your Academic English study skills.  A visit to any of these 5 websites listed below is worthy of your time if you want to improve your results….

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By Paula . on 20/12/2011 11:39 AM

Customs House Library

A short 3 minute walk from the college and opposite Circular Quay train station Customs House Library is a great place to visit after class.

The library has free wi-fi, a great collection of international newspapers and 40,000 books! As a visitor to Sydney you can join the library for $15 for each 3 months. You just need to show proof of your address.  You can visit and study in the library without paying the membership fee.

Along with being able to borrow lots and lots of items membership gives you access to online databases and discounts to some tourist sites.

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By kimhopkins on 25/11/2011 12:04 PM

Let's go shopping!

Need to buy gifts for your friends and family before saying goodbye to Sydney? Like everyone, are you having trouble knowing where to start? We will try to make things a little bit easier. Here are a few gift ideas!

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By kimhopkins on 25/11/2011 9:54 AM

It's a magical world!

All aboard the Hogwarts Express and enter the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry at the Powerhouse Museum! Exhibition includes props, film artifacts, Hogwarts themed rooms inspired by the Gryffindor common room, Hagrid’s Hut, The Great Hall and more.

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By kimhopkins on 1/11/2011 3:48 PM

Going to Surry Hills? Don't miss these places.

We are going to keep it short and sweet because these places speak for themselves. Here are our top 5 places to go in Surry Hills. And if you haven’t been to Surry Hills, you haven’t truly explored Sydney.

By kimhopkins on 25/10/2011 9:48 AM

What's for lunch? PIE!

Q: Why did the pie go to a dentist?
A: Because he needed a filling!

What sort of food comes to mind when you think ‘Australia’? Lamingtons, vegemite, Tim Tams, Anzac biscuits and of course pies!

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