He means harvesting as a part time job. There are many farms and plantations in Australia and many students do labor jobs during summer break. By the way, it's not just 'picking' fruits off ground, you harvest them.

and it's a bloody hard job imho. better off getting a cafe job, just spend your first $80 for a coffee training cert and then apply.

if you need a job in Melbourne i know coffee hq is hiring, but it's prolly the Melb Central cart.

is swissburne a good uni???

And I was considering to join Curtin Uni. Now I have second thoughts.

Anyway, would like to know how is Curtin's accommodation there. Planning to either apply for Erica Underwood House or Vickery House. Which one is better in terms of space/furniture. I am going to apply for the Chemical Engineering Course there. Would also like to know how is the student life there and how is the student association(community) there. Any current students that can give their opinion in this matter.

Secondly, I also considered Newcastle Uni as another choice to apply for a Chemical Engineer Course. Would like to know the same things as above.

In summary, would like to know the general info on:

1. How does the University fare on the course I want to apply(chem Eng)
2. How is the community there?
3. How is the weather there?
4. The life there.

Price List 2008.
Erica Underwood House
  room with carbay (*1) 
$122
  room without carbay 
$122

Erica Underwood House

Erica Underwood House accommodates 324 students in 6 bedroom self contained flats across the road from the university grounds, about 12 minutes walk to the library at the centre of campus. Single or mixed sex units can be requested, but as with other requests, allocation depends on availability. Most units are mixed sex 3 boys and 3 girls. Most of Erica Underwood House is 3 stories.

Proposed rental for 2008 is $122 per week, including utilities, to the value of $6 per week per person, (gas, electricity, water). Rental charges will be officially confirmed later this year.

Vickery House
  6 & 8 bed room 
$116

Vickery House

Vickery House accommodates 300 students in 6 and 8 bedroom single storey units in a garden setting. All units are furnished, but students will often hire items such as microwaves, rice cookers, tv's and toasters. Individual phone and data connections are available. Vickery House is the closest on campus accommodation to the Business School, Computer Science and the Library as well as the main bus station on campus. Some rooms are reserved for Canning College students.

Proposed rental for 2008 is $116 per week, including utilities to the value of $6 per week per person, (gas, electricity, water). Rental charges will be officially confirmed later this year. Rent is payable in advance, (20 weeks).

I do know the price. Just want some info about the place itself from a student's view.

I do know the price. Just want some info about the place itself from a student's view.

stayed in erika abt 5 days..not bad tho..2 toilet summmore..jst abit cold when winter lolx !

Ok. Thanks and what about the student life there. As in the life of an international student.

I think that applies to everywhere

anybody care to share place with me, as currently im staying at the unliodge, its soo expensive, cant take it, really try to find new place to stay..

anybody care to share place with me, as currently im staying at the unliodge, its soo expensive, cant take it, really try to find new place to stay..

on campus..

unilodge on campus, earl st, carlton, melbourne... : p