Hi,

I have just received my offer from RMIT University Melbourne 2 days ago and I think it's about time I got my accomodations settled.

Essentially, the most important criterias about the accomodation will be
1. Distance to the university (RMIT in this case);
2. Affordable price. Not too expensive;
3. Best internet packages;
3. Comfort and overall cleanliness of course.

I have already checked the web and found out some accomodations that are available in Melbourne.

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.


RMIT Village
I think this place is a bit more exclusive than Unilodge if I'm not mistaken. The fees start at about AUD$395 so they aren't exactly in my budget but I still want to listen to what you guys have to say about it based on personal experience or friend's experience.

RMIT's Housing List
Out of these two 'providers' of accomodation, I have also checked RMIT's Accomodation Department to look for private owners looking to lease their room to students but their list of accomodations seems to be a bit messy and confusing to me. Do you think it's adviseable to look for a place here instead of the 2 places above as they have lots of choices there.


Sorry for the long post. I just want to find the best place to stay As Soon As Possible as I got my offer late and time is running really short.


Thank you all in advance!

Regards,
Alvin T

This post has been edited by jimhorn: Feb 10 2012, 02:17 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.

This post has been edited by jimhorn: Feb 13 2012, 01:00 AM

Can someone explain how these 'caps' for mobile carriers in Australia work?
I've seen other carriers with similar thing but I'm going to use Optus for this one.


Referring to this website in Optus,

=>Recharging $30 gives me $30 Credit PLUS $270 MyBonus together with 500MB of data and it expires in 28 days.

What can I do with the $270 MyBonus credit? I don't understand how it works. Which credit will they deduct from if I make a call/text? MyBonus credit or my normal credit?

& on an related question, anyone recommendations on which mobile carrier to use in Melbourne based off personal experience? Thanks!

Cool, thanks for the explanation. So basically it works just like credits, but it is on a MUCH larger scale. Right?

Nahh I think making international calls would be unlikely. There's Skype for a reason

Regarding Optus, try taking a look at Boost Mobile. I think it is either their subsidiary company or another company which uses Optus's network. I have checked online and they provide some great packages as well.