What brought you to Adelaide to study?
I looked at Melbourne and Sydney but chose Adelaide because it鈥檚 affordable and is one of the best cities to live in. My friends who were already here also told me you could get a job and have a better work-life balance. I was thrilled when I got a job within two weeks of being here!
What is it like to work part-time and study full-time?
I鈥檝e found it really manageable. I work as a Resident Assistant (RA) at , my student accommodation in the city. I help with promotional events, managing the building and assisting students. If they accidentally get locked out, I can let them in. I鈥檓 lucky because a lot of the time when I鈥檓 on call I can still be in my room studying.
My manager is nice. She works around our other commitments as much as possible when setting the roster. I鈥檝e already learnt so much in this job, and I鈥檝e been trained in first aid and being a fire warden. It鈥檚 a great asset to my studies as I鈥檓 part of running a business and seeing how that works from the inside. I鈥檓 also dealing with people of all nationalities and learning customer service, which is vital to any business.
What was your first impression of Adelaide?
It鈥檚 so peaceful and such a pretty place. I am from New Delhi which is very crowded and polluted. One of the first things I did in Adelaide was to go to the beach. I live right in the city, so everything is within walking distance. It鈥檚 a five-minute walk to Rundle Mall, and if I want to go out with friends, there are lots of places nearby. I can walk along the River Torrens when I want some time to calm my mind. And my campus is in the city, so it鈥檚 perfect. It鈥檚 also really safe. You can walk at night and feel safe anywhere.
What would you say to students thinking about coming to Adelaide to study?
The first thing is, it feels like home. It鈥檚 comfortable to live here and very safe. The universities here are practical and not just words and theory. You get real-world experience. It鈥檚 also a very affordable city. You get everything in Adelaide!
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