{"id":279,"date":"2020-09-01T05:30:54","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T05:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/?p=279"},"modified":"2020-09-02T03:04:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T03:04:09","slug":"adelaide-lifestyle-balanced-and-friendly-for-chinese-student-cindy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/2020\/09\/01\/adelaide-lifestyle-balanced-and-friendly-for-chinese-student-cindy\/","title":{"rendered":"Adelaide lifestyle &#8216;balanced and friendly&#8217; for Chinese student Cindy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For Chinese student Cindy Hu, living in Adelaide and studying at Flinders is the perfect mix of friendly, supportive \u2013 and fun. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/study\/courses\/bachelor-education-secondary-bachelor-arts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Studying a Bachelor of Education (Secondary)<\/a>\/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Chinese), Cindy is hoping to become a teacher as well as pursuing postgraduate studies.<\/p>\n<h1>Why choose to study in Australia at Flinders University?<\/h1>\n<p>Cindy chose to study in Australia at Flinders for the work experience opportunities on offer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile I studied at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adelaide High School<\/a>, EIC Adelaide helped me to compare the three universities in Adelaide, and they found Flinders was the best for my degree.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eiceducation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EIC Adelaide<\/a>, one of the largest providers of overseas education services outside China, helps students study abroad in countries like Australia. They supply prospective students with information and services to make fully informed decisions on their educational institution.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of EIC, Cindy discovered \u201cFlinders Uni put more attention on placement experiences,\u201d which will give her enough time to \u201c\u2026feel how is it if I become a teacher in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<h1>Graduate career-ready<\/h1>\n<p>Many universities only offer short placements, but Flinders aims to provide students enough time in the workplace to gain an understanding of the career they\u2019re planning. Cindy took a 15-day placement at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marryatville High School<\/a>, which she says, \u201c\u2026helped me to understand where I needed to improve,\u201d as well as allowing her to get to know the students and network with staff for her future career.<\/p>\n<p>Placements are vital across all degrees and are an example of how Flinders University strives to produce graduates who are work-ready and empowered to step into the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Discover more about our student placement and Work Integrated Learning program \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/my-course\/placements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-258\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-258\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/07\/Flinders-Bedford-Park.png\" alt=\"Flinders University Bedford Park campus \" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/07\/Flinders-Bedford-Park.png 700w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/07\/Flinders-Bedford-Park-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bedford Park Campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1>Top-quality facilities and a beautiful campus<\/h1>\n<p>She was also attracted to Flinders for the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/campus\/bedford-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bedford Park campus<\/a>. \u201cFlinders University has a great environment, not only for study but also for life,\u201d Cindy says of her experience.<\/p>\n<p>Located 12km south of the city of Adelaide, Bedford Park is Flinders\u2019 main campus. It\u2019s a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. With a lake and natural leafy surroundings, it is one of South Australia\u2019s most spectacular natural campuses. Don\u2019t be surprised to see resident ducks, koalas, and the occasional kangaroo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you are at the Bedford Park campus, you will feel like you are in an arcadia, away from the noisy city,\u201d she says, but don\u2019t worry because \u201c\u2026this doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s hard for shopping. There is a major shopping centre just 10 minutes\u2019 drive from the Uni!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Discover ways to keep your cool in an Adelaide summer \u2013<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/2019\/02\/03\/how-to-keep-cool-in-an-adelaide-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> here.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_284\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-284 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/09\/FOOqqvXZZ.jpg\" alt=\"Study at Flinders University\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/09\/FOOqqvXZZ.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/09\/FOOqqvXZZ-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adelaide&#8217;s famous beaches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1>Fun and student-friendly Adelaide lifestyle<\/h1>\n<p>Cindy makes sure to take advantage of everything Adelaide has to offer in her free time. \u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/studyadelaide.com\/student-portal\/before-you-arrive\/getting-around\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tram in the city is free<\/a>, which helps save plenty of money when I\u2019m having fun in the city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A fan of the many <a href=\"https:\/\/southaustralia.com\/travel-blog\/5-of-the-best-beaches-in-adelaide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beautiful metropolitan beaches<\/a>, Cindy loves that they are easily and quickly accessible. \u201cHenley Beach is close to the city,\u201d she says of her favourite local beach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are always plenty of people around and Henley is a good place to catch crabs.\u201d A favourite pastime, for locals and tourists alike, there is plenty of fresh and seafood to be caught for fishing fans. \u201cSemaphore Beach has the longest jetty in Adelaide, and usually has a market. <a href=\"https:\/\/glenelgsa.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glenelg Beach<\/a> has great bars to eat oysters, and Brighton Beach is good for catching squid.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just the beaches and fresh seafood that Cindy enjoys. \u201cThey have a big <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chinatownadelaide.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chinatown in Adelaide,<\/a> which is super friendly to Chinese students.\u201d There are plenty of traditional festivities to be found, including annual <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/2020\/01\/15\/celebrating-chinese-new-year-in-adelaide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Year celebrations<\/a>. Living in a city with a slower pace and friendly attitude makes Cindy\u2019s life happier.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love living in a quieter and slower-paced city; unlike Melbourne or Sydney,\u201d she says. \u201cPeople are so friendly, and here is the only place I found people would say \u2018thank you\u2019 to the bus driver when they get off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true that Adelaide has been consistently voted as a clean and friendly city for living and visiting, and is rated as one of the the *Top 10 World&#8217;s healthiest cities, and is in the **Top 10 most liveable cities. Cindy has lived in Adelaide since she was 14 and says Adelaide is always changing and developing, with something new to discover all the time.<\/p>\n<h6>*(Spotahome 2018)<br \/>\n**(Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Liveability Ranking 2019)<\/h6>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/08\/Walking-along-Peel-Street-at-night.jpg\" alt=\"Study at Flinders University\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/08\/Walking-along-Peel-Street-at-night.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/08\/Walking-along-Peel-Street-at-night-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adelaide dining<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1>High-quality teaching staff<\/h1>\n<p>Cindy has always found the Flinders teaching staff to be friendly and engaging. \u201cTeachers are always happy to help when I need it,\u201d she says. \u201cAll of my professors are friendly, and help when you are confused about studies. The lecturers always give students time for discussion and to ask questions.\u201d It\u2019s this interaction that she finds most attractive about her learning experience at Flinders.<\/p>\n<h1>Advice for prospective students<\/h1>\n<p>\u201cFlinders Uni is super friendly for international students. ISS [<a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/iss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Student Services<\/a>] is always there for help.\u201d If you\u2019re worried about settling in at Flinders and in Adelaide, Cindy says &#8220;At the beginning of the year I recommend attending <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/iss\/orientation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orientation Week<\/a> \u2013 you really shouldn\u2019t miss it if you can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whether attending in person or online, the O\u2019Week team puts on events and workshops which can help you to figure out important things like your bank card, transport and stationery. The friendly team acts as your introduction and induction to Flinders Uni life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lecture in that week would explain and answer all of your questions,\u201d Cindy says of her own experiences. \u201cYou always receive a welcome email, and a <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/2020\/03\/10\/a-warm-welcome-from-flinders-international-student-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">welcome morning tea or BBQ from ISS<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Cindy, her experience can be neatly summed up in one sentence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInternational students at Flinders always receive lots of support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h5>Whether you are an onshore or offshore student, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/international\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get in touch with one of friendly team today<\/a> to discuss your flexible study options with Flinders University.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; For Chinese student Cindy Hu, living in Adelaide and studying at Flinders is the perfect mix of friendly, supportive \u2013 and fun. 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