Melbourne and Sydney unfriendly? Grow some balls

The Black Flag Cafe is the place travelers come to share stories and advice. Moderated by Robert Young Pelton the author of The World's Most Dangerous Places.

Moderator: coldharvest

Melbourne and Sydney unfriendly? Grow some balls

Postby Aussie TJS » Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:59 pm

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/New ... 118294.cms

Australia's bustling cities of Sydney and Melbourne have been voted as the "most unfriendly and unsafe" places to live in by over 6,000
overseas students, according to a latest survey.

The cities which recently witnessed a spate of racial attacks on Indians were dubbed by overseas students as unsafe and inhospitable, the AAP report said.

The two were ranked the "most dangerous" and "unfriendly" places to live in, ahead of Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, it said.

However, the survey conducted globally also found Sydney having a "big city feel" and plentiful entertainment on offer, while Melbourne was described for its bustling, multicultural vibe.

The report quoted international student recruiter IDP Education as saying that Australia's smaller cities were known for their own, very different strengths.

Perth and Adelaide's best attributes were their quietness and affordability, while Brisbane was rated highly for outdoor activities and being clean and green, it said.

IDP Education chief executive Tony Pollock said cities hoping to attract international students should play up their strengths.

"It is hard to argue with a finding that says Sydney and Melbourne have the entertainment and big city attractiveness," he said, adding "but a city with a reputation for being affordable, clean, quiet or green can be just as appealing to families overseas."
Happiness is only a reality when shared
The goal is to Survive or die for a cause - I'll let Jah choose which one
'A weapon in any country is a faster way to trouble than using your brain' - vagabond
Aussie TJS
BFCus Regularus
 
Posts: 414
Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:33 am
Location: Australia

Return to Black Flag Cafe

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 17 guests

cron