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 Studying in Australia (V 3.1), Please use proper English

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Kaylain
post Feb 10 2012, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(jimhorn @ Feb 10 2012, 02:13 AM)
Unilodge
The rooms here are arguably the most affordable after all the comparisons that I have made but does cheap come with dissatisfaction? I need to know if they are 'live-able'.
Also, there are so many different Unilodge apartments available throughout Melbourne itself I have a hard time deciding between all the choices. Anyone who has lived in any of Unilodge's place care to share which is recommended? Especially for an RMIT student.
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I stayed at Unilodge on A'Beckett and it is probably the nearest one to you. It has both hostel rooms and apartments. This unilodge is quite new and therefore quite clean. However the hostel food SUCKS so if you don't want to die from malnutrition you should get an apartment. Groceries will be very easy as Queen Victoria Market is just 2 blocks away and you get get the freshet produce there for good prices.

Another one near you is Unilodge on Swanston that is opposite the state library, this one has apartments only, I don't know much about it though as I've never been inside.
Kaylain
post Feb 13 2012, 08:05 AM

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QUOTE(jimhorn @ Feb 13 2012, 12:59 AM)
I've been to the website for Unilodge @ A'Beckett but it says that the Hostels are for '18 years and under'. Does it mean that someone like me (20 y.o. already) aren't eligible? I'm very interested with this place as it is really near compared to the other Unilodge(s).

The pricing for this place is quite expensive, though. The cheapest that they have is $270 ($540/2) for a 6 month 2-bedroom small apartment. Hostels are starting from over $340 a person so it's way out of my budget.
Just asking, which did you stay at previously? Were you satisfied with the money you are paying?

Also, the electricity, water and gas bills are included is it not?

Thank you for your help!
I have to move in real soon and time is running short.
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Pricing for that area will be around that range as it is located smack in the middle of the city. I'm not sure about the hostel rules as I was 17 when I stayed there.

Yes all utilities are included in the rent, utilities can get quite expensive in Australia so I suppose you have to pay for the luxury of being able to shower as long as you want with hot water (especially in winter), never switching off the heater etc.

Hostels provide food of course however the food isn't that great.
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post Mar 5 2012, 05:43 PM

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QUOTE(LightningFist @ Mar 5 2012, 04:54 PM)
Pricing?
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I've got some friends living there, 245 AUD per week including all utilities and laundry facilities

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