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Feeling Homesick? Part 2

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:59:00 GMT

Feeling Homesick? Part 2

In our last post we have given students from Latin America, Spain & Japan some places they can go if they are feeling a little Homesick. This post we will be showing some more great places to visit in Sydney.

Korea
- There are quite a few places to eat and shop for Korean food in the suburb of Campsie. See this website for trains to Campsie www.131500.com.au
- Boombina! This Korean restaurant has had excellent reviews on food blogs. It is tucked away on Kent Street near the Spanish quarter. Try the beef bulgogi – YUM! Meals around $10 - $20. 545 Kent Street Sydney Phone: 9283 3322

Germany
- Visit the Concordia Club for beer, dancing and delicious food! www.concordiaclub.org.au
- For beer, food and wonderful atmosphere visit the Bavarian Beir Cafe www.bavarianshavemorefun.com
- Want to meet up with some German expatriates? See this website: http://expatgerman.meetup.com/cities/au/sydney/

Thailand
- There are many Thai restaurants in Sydney and especially Newtown. One of the best is Thai Pathong - www.thaipothong.com.au.
- Thai on a budget? Try ‘Chat Thai’ – you can find this great value for money restaurant in The Galleries Victoria food court (just across the road form our college!) – don’t confuse this one with the more expensive but extremely irresistible ‘Chat Thai’ in Haymarket…
- The best traditional Thai food in Sydney, and probably outside of Thailand is at Spice I Am. When I say everything here is good, I mean it. Try the som tum, fish cakes, ho mok, and pad prik king! www.spiceiam.com

France
- Film - ‘See Le Herisson’ (The Hedgehog) showing at Dendy Cinemas www.dendy.com.au
- Doing a bit of French cooking? Get your supplies from Bitton Gourmet Café and Grocer www.bittongourmet.com.au

Do you have some ideas? Let us know!

Stay tuned for some great places in Sydney for international students - and anyone else!

Learning English on your i-pod or i-phone

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:50:00 GMT

This is the first in a series of posts that will highlight applications that are helpful for English learners. Today's app is from Englishpod.com Each lesson includes audio vocabulary, a discussion area and transcript. They offer 5 x 10 minute lessons per week although you can only get 3 lessons before you need to sign up for a trial account. You can read more about the app here http://englishpod.com/tour/mobile-iphone

Do you use an English learning apps? We would love to hear about your favourites.

Eve's self guided tour to the Sydney Opera House

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:20:00 GMT

As part of Sydney's Crave festival the Opera House will hold a free open day this weekend, After hearing that over 80 students plan on attending Eve, our ever helpful student services star has produced an information sheet that gives some great background to the building and the features. Download Eve's Opera House Self Guided Tour PDF before you go.

October in Sydney- Crave festival!

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:41:00 GMT

October in Sydney is jam packed with fun events, exhibitions, shows and they named it Crave Sydney. There is just so much to do and see such as the International food festival, Darling Harbour Fiesta (last post), Island hopper (discover the islands around Sydney), Breakfast on the Bridge (exactly that! Have breakfast on the iconic symbol of Sydney- our Harbour Bridge)

One of my favourites is the World’s Funniest Island at Cockatoo Island so if you want a bit of a laugh check it out

I was a student once too and know money can be tight so check out some free events at this link Get into Crave Sydney!

Daylight savings starts this Sunday!

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:12:00 GMT

Just a quick reminder that daylight savings will start this Sunday 4th October. This means you will need to put your clock forward one hour at 2am on Sunday (or when ever you wake up). You can get the official word on the New South Wales Lawlink site.

No excuses for getting to class on time on Tuesday

Enjoy the long weekend!