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Real advice from a Master's student at the University of Melbourne. No fluff, no sponsored content. Just what I wish someone had told me before I moved here.
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I'm an international student from South Asia, currently doing my Master's at the University of Melbourne. I moved to Australia about a year ago, and everything is still fresh in my mind.
I created this blog because I remember how confusing and stressful it was to plan my move. The information online was either outdated, overly promotional, or just didn't match reality.
Everything here is based on my actual experience and what I've learned from other students. No sponsored content, no sugar-coating. Just honest advice.