Bond vs U. Sydney (Gold Coast vs. Sydney)

RodLo · 02-24-2008, 05:07 PM

I'm planning on going abroad next spring and have basically narrowed my choices down to either Bond University of the University of Sydney. I know there are other threads on this (and believe me, I have read them all) but I guess they didn't really answer my question.

For those of you who have studied abroad in Australia or currently attend school there, I would really appreciate your opinions and views on the differences between Gold Coast and Sydney.

Thanks!

cupcake · 02-25-2008, 02:26 PM

Are you a party animal? If so, go to the Gold Coast

Do you actually intend to study? Go to Sydney.

I lived in Australia (Melbourne) when I was a teenager and I've been back since, but I didn;t go to college there. From my friends who still live there, i get the impression the Gold Coast is a party place.

crazyyak · 02-25-2008, 04:48 PM

I'm in Australia right now at the University of Tasmania, and the main thing I have heard about Bond is that you have to be super rich, and there are heaps of Americans. So I guess if you want a more culturally rich experience, I would suggest Sydney (even though I don't really know much about either one).

F&M10 · 02-25-2008, 08:14 PM

I hear Sydney has the London affect - attracting lots of internationals. From what I gather, if you want the "true" australian experience you need to go to someplace exactly like Tasmania or someplace you wouldnt think originally. I am going to U-Sydney next year with IFSA-Butler - but I have family there and will likely get my masters or continue my education there.

harasbunk · 03-05-2008, 07:34 AM

I'm at U. Sydney right now, and I had a friend who went to Bond last year. My friend gave me the impression that Bond is full of Americans. I came through the Arcadia University program, so I know a lot of Americans here, but I am living in one of the colleges and live with mostly Australians. I feel like where you live will have a big impact on your experience. Sydney (the city) is great, though a little more expensive than I was expecting.

Let me know if you have any questions about Sydney!

RodLo · 03-14-2008, 08:03 AM

Thanks everyone. I've decided to apply to the Bond program, so I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!