Australian university life can be somewhat different to that of North American university life. Most Australian university students live nearby in apartments or with their families and commute to their campus each day, so only a small proportion of students live on campus in colleges or dormitories. These residences form a social community in many cases and can be quite busy during evenings and on weekends.
A lot of the daily non-class time of students is centered around the university’s student services and recreation facilities. These generally include cafeterias, coffee shops, bars, games rooms and much more. Most Australian universities also have a variety of clubs, associations, societies and sporting teams for students to become a part of and are generally based in the student union.
Source: Australia Education International |