an interesting topic.

the context is in melbourne.

pros (in no particular order):
- education system less stressful
- not having to get up at 4:30am
- less intense classes
- more free time
- make many new friends from around the world
- learn new things, wider subject options
- nice lecturers, interesting lectures
- almost no homework
- can evade fare on trams easily
- live away from home, no parents to breathe down my neck
- can pick up smoking without parents finding out
- my roommate is very nice
- good food
- friendly culture (compared to Singapore or Malaysia)

cons (in no particular order):
- spendthrift
- breaks between terms too short
- attendance closely monitored
- having to adjust to life here
- having to adjust to the time zone and DST changes
- philosophy of disciplines is a core subject
- written assignments always left till the last minute
- living all alone
- the dollars spent on ciggies
- expensive food
- dragged by a friend to a Bible Presbyterian Church

Generally I would say life in Australia is great. People are nice, lecturers are good, subjects are interesting (compared to those at high school). The pocket book gets hurt often, but I always just make it till the end of the month, before my parents send the next instalment over. And I always have my roommate to confide in. I miss my family though.