Get local friends!

Arriving in a new country, culture, habits, and rhythms is an enriching challenge 🥇. So get in touch with locals!

Making friends who speak the same language can help you understand how a new city works or create contacts to find accommodation and jobs. It is super important to make the most of the opportunity to talk to locals. It's super important to make the most of the opportunity to speak English with native speakers, immerse yourself in Australian culture and understand why "No Worries"🐨 makes a lot of sense.

What to do. 💡

- 👨🏽‍💻🧑🏻‍💻 Look on social media and with local councils where you live for events: Aussies really enjoy getting together so much so that in every neighbourhood you will find cultural activities, like small concerts, markets, and sports activities, join in, participate. So, attend regularly and show that you care about the community.

-Donating your time is the best way to initiate a relationship that can open many doors that align with your purpose. So don't be afraid to make contact. Aussies are super friendly and enjoy learning about other cultures.

- 🤾🏽‍♀️ Join a sporting activity: Sports are a passion in Australia. You will find teams in every neighbourhood. Joining a group will give you a unique sense of community.

- You will find people who share the same interests as you. Look for them! They are in networks. They meet to talk or do what they are passionate about t. Participating always strengthens the bonds of friendship.

- Network with other students and sign up for organisations dedicated to integrating students in Australia. In every city, you will find Study Adelaide, Study Sydney, etc. They are experts in promoting activities.

Sometimes making friends seems complicated, but it's not! 😎 Let it flow. Just open your mind and RELAX ✌🏽✌🏻✌🏿let the new experiences reach you, show your interest in others and enrich your experience as an international student 👩🏽‍🎓 in this beautiful country.

Get the most out of your stay, enjoy and follow our recommendations👌.