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Launching #MyMQ: see the real Macquarie

Antra — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:34:40 +0000

See Macquarie through the eyes of our students as they share their experiences in our new #MyMQ webspace.

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How to find the most suitable accommodation at Macquarie University

Administrator — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:59:53 +0000

The right student accommodation can make a big difference during session. Get it right and you could find yourself in a great new pad, living in style and comfort surrounded by new friends. There are many options available to international students at Macquarie University. Bachelor of Commerce student Andrew Beks has written a three-step guide […]

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Reflection on selfless acts on International Women’s Day

Administrator — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 01:35:20 +0000

Last Saturday was International Women’s Day. Macquarie University student Irene Chork, who is studying a Bachelor of Arts-Psychology with a Diploma of Education, visited the International Women’s Day Art Prize and Exhibition at See Street Gallery and reflected on the theme “Selfless Acts”. “All over the world, people came together to mark this International Women’s […]

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Must-do Sydney sights

Antra — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 02:25:06 +0000

As the #4 QS Best Student City in the world, Sydney has an amazing array of activities and sights for international students to enjoy. Here are six of the best. Hit the beach With more than 70 beautiful beaches, a summer swim in Sydney is an obvious choice. The world-famous Bondi Beach is great for […]

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Sydney named #4 in best student cities rankings

Antra — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:12:09 +0000

Sydney has overtaken Melbourne to claim #4 spot in the 2014 QS Best Student Cities rankings, making it the best Australian study destination. The 2014 list saw Paris and London retain their number 1 and 2 positions, with Sydney moving up from its number six position in last year’s list. Top ten best student cities […]

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International students enjoy a night at the footy

Antra — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 01:40:04 +0000

Australians are well-known for their love of sport, and earlier this month a group of over 40 international students got a taste for one of the country’s most loved and unique games – Australian Rules Football (AFL or ‘Aussie Rules’). The special ‘night at the footy’ was co-hosted by Macquarie University Sport and the International Student […]

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J’adore Sydney!

Antra — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 05:31:18 +0000

Lorraine Nicolas is studying a Master of Commerce majoring in Marketing and hails from France. Here she shares her experience of living and studying in the ‘lucky country’. “Over the past five years, I have lived in several countries and travelled to many places. I can say that Sydney is one of the best […]

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Sydney’s best beaches

Antra — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:10:57 +0000

German exchange student Nadine Dilong shares her tips for exploring the best of Sydney’s beautiful beaches. “If you come to Sydney for your semester abroad, you are probably looking forward to the warm climate and the beaches. And so you should, because Sydney offers some of the world’s most amazing beaches, including the famous Bondi […]

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Engineering students take to the water

Antra — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:16:46 +0000

Engineering PhD student Syed Abbas is a member of the Macquarie University student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Here Syed writes of the group’s recent excursion to Sydney’s Royal National Park. “The IEEE Student Branch at Macquarie University is made up of student members of the Institute of Electrical and […]

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Discovering Sydney under water

Antra — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:34:50 +0000

Dutch student Marleen de Keyzer shares her experience of learning to dive in Australia. “This is just the beginning, you’re gonna see so much more amazing stuff!” Our diving instructor Paul had just taken us through the first lesson of our scuba diving course, at a small harbour bay in northern Sydney. Paul’s promise was certainly […]

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