Melbourne is a very accommodating city with something for everyone. The best thing is its layout with proper areas for business, residence and leisure. Its public transport system is well integrated and efficient. The greenery within the city is soothing and gives a freedom of space unlike other cosmopolitan cities of the world.

I have really enjoyed the pace and variety of leisure activities available in Melbourne .

Perhaps the best thing about Melbourne is the instant warmth and friendliness that endears newcomers on arrival, unlike other mega cities which are very overwhelming and intimidating initially to any stranger.

When I first came to Melbourne, I was surprised by the weather. Unlike a fixed season which may span many months in any other city, Melbourne's weather changes daily and sometimes in a matter of hours. It's a great experience!

I will take home found memories of my student days. I will always remember times spent at Southbank idling around, shopping at the Victoria market or strolling around the Smith Street shops.

There are differences between the studying in Melbourne and my home country of India. In Melbourne, I study only three days a week. We have classes for only twelve weeks per semester and study only four units a semester. I like the system of assessment which is based on class assignments and mid-term tests along with the final exams. In India we are assessed at the end of the year so we only have three hours to display our understanding of the subject at the end of a year.

I have found my university staff very helpful. They go extra lengths to make sure that we are comfortable with our study module and take efforts to coach every student so that a general level is maintained for every class.

Currently, my goal is to complete my studies and become a Certified Practising Accountant. I would like to work in Australia for five years, provided I gain Permanent Residency and after a good enriching experience, I plan to go to other countries to soak in other cultural divergences.