home? Everyone was so friendly and willing to help a confused or lost American student.
Queen Victoria Market: A huge open-air market, with an origin dating back to 1878. Today it is bustling with locals and tourists alike. You can buy everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to souvenirs. The fresh bread and cheese stalls were always my favourite!
Shopping: While there are tons of places to shop in Melbourne, I would recommend the Royal Arcade. Dating back to 1869, this Arcade takes you back to what may have been the old Melbourne and the ornate architecture reminds you of its English roots. Beautiful
architecture, clothes, and cafes make this a great spot to just wander.
Student Diversity: Swinburne, as well as Melbourne, had a very diverse population. I had classes with Australians, Germans, Chinese, Vietnamese; the list goes on and on. It was a great experience working and interacting with people from such diverse backgrounds.
Tuesday’s @ Hawthorn Hotel:
Monday and Tuesday always seem to be the hardest days of the week, so why wait until Thursday or Friday to go out and relieve stress? Hawthorn Hotel is just two blocks from Swinburne University and is definitely the hot spot on Tuesday nights. Drink specials, djs, and a
hundred or so of your closest friends from Swinburne.
By Basia: Since I went to school and lived in Hawthorn (a suburb of Melbourne) I feel that I need to give them a little love. Right across the street from the Hawthorn Hotel (see #10), By Basia seems like an ordinary café- intimate setting, people reading magazines and newspapers while drinking their cappuccino. Ordinary, until you try the breakfast bruschetta, a mouth- watering spread of avocado, tomato, basil, feta and a poached egg on olive bread. AMAZING! I honestly haven’t even tried anything else at By Basia, but I am sure it is all just as delicious! A must visit if you are studying at Swinburne.
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