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2011-12 Interns, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Shoestring Budget

Shoestring Budget: Try these seven money-saving strategies for Australia

November 18, 2011

Kasha Patel, Deacons Abroad marketing intern, shares her suggestions for saving your cash while studying Down Under: Australia is known to be very expensive. The strong Australian dollar has pushed four Australian cities into the top 15 most expensive cities in the world to live in, according to a survey released in July by the UK-based Economist Intelligence Unit.  While you’re…

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Australia: South Queensland, Shoestring Budget

Shoestring Budget: Utilize CityCycle for convenient transportation

May 28, 2011

While studying abroad you’ll certainly want to acquaint yourself with all the various parts of town. And maximizing your free time requires some transportation faster than your own two legs at times. Cue the latest mode of public transport in Brisbane for our South Queensland students: CityCycle. Brisbane’s public bike hire scheme recently opened the 100th station, making the bikes…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Shoestring Budget

Shoestring Budget: Buy groceries in lieu of restaurant dining

April 27, 2011

Students, it’s likely you’ve found yourself stopping by the local grocery store on the way home from class to pick up pre-made sushi or canned soup to have for dinner when you’re too tired to cook, much less stay awake through a restaurant meal. Right? Just because you study abroad, doesn’t mean you can’t do the exact same thing. Almost…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, Shoestring Budget

Shoestring Budget: Bus travel reduces transportation costs

September 23, 2010

When traveling around a country, bus travel can significantly reduce your transportation costs in comparison to flights. So long as you aren’t on a tight schedule, then buses offer low fares and the ability to see the passing areas. Students on our Australia programs have had positive experiences on Oz Experience hop on hop off buses, as New Zealand participants…

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