Weather of Sydney

The weather of Sydney is somewhat oceanic climate because Sydney is adjacent to the Tasmanian sea. As you know, the weather is opposite to that of the northern hemisphere. Winter comes between May and July, and summer starts around November. The temperature of winter is not so cold that the heating system of house is not usuallly equipped. Hence, there is no snow in Sydney. When summer comes up, the sun is so strong that it is impossible to go out without sun-proof cream. The temperature rises approximately over 40 degree celsius. We are very accustomed to occasional rain showers, so it is necessary to prepare an umbrella to go out. Moderate coldness and great heat are the right words to represent the features of the weather of Sydney.

Sunset of Sydney

Look at this picture!! How beautiful it is! As Sydney is now approaching to the winter time, the sun usually has gone down around 5'o clock in the afternoon. This scene is from the family park nearby Putney. This park has barbeque facilities with which people can cook or grill pork or beef with no charges. Every holiday, lots of people are getting around these sorts of park, they can enjoy sports activities and relieve their stresses.

Streets in Sydney

This picture shows the normal scenery of a residential street. A small size boat is shown on the left side of the street. Vehicles can be parked at roadside only in the direction of the traffic, otherwise, it will be fined by rangers. This is not a busy street in the center of Sydney. The center of Sydney is called as "CBD". Like other metropolitan cities in the world, the streets of CBD are always crowded with people and vehicles. However, residential streets are normally quite and clean.

Inside of the cityrail(subway)

Australian subways have lots of seats for commuters, so they can be seated all the time except for rush hours. Also, the chairs are convertible, anyone can change the direction of chairs in the way they want. As the population of Sydney has increased gradually, the expansion of public transfortation become a big issue not only pollies but also commuters. The increasing time of deadlock on the road resultes in Aussie's angers, so the most important policy of government lies in solving this problem wisely, but which would be needed lots of money.

What is TAFE in Australia?

TAFE means Technical And Further Education same as "Jeon-moon Daehak" in Korea. Meadowbank TAFE is near by my residence. TAFE is running a variety of classese such as Carpenters, Builders and so on. It is very helpful for career or job finders because curriculums are so much practical that graduates can effectively apply their knowledges into real businesses. Also, for early immigrants, English courses are open in almost TAFEs in NSW. Tution fees are variable according to the features or degrees of courses, but normally it tends to be increased by the levels of classes. Higher a class is, more expensive!

Cardigal Green in Darlington campus

The space which is covered with grass is call to "Cardigal green". There are some big timber chairs in it. With lying on chairs, students used to sun-bathing or reading books in a sunny day. The left side of picture is "Jane Foss Russell Building". There is a restraunt and a cafe in it.

Poster presentation session

There are lots of group works in Business school so as to strengthen team work capacity to be needed in business context. This poster is made by 4 members including me just only one hour. The title was a "Reflective thinking". It looks somewhat rough but contains our best.

Logo on ivy

Classes are usually ended around 9'o clock in the night, so darkness always surrounds me at the time of coming back home. Everytime walking through down the road in the middle of school bulindings, I come across University Logo on ivy in the corner of city road and fisher road. In U.S.A, eight prestigious universities in the eastern region are called Ivy League which is originated from the schools' walls covered with ivy. The light of night is always beautiful wherever we go.

Institute Lecture Building

This is Institute Lecture Building in University of Sydney. Subjects like accounting are open in this building, also I have been studying accounting here. It is located in Darlington campaus and close to Merewether building.

How to dispose garbage at home

There are three types of garbage bins at home in Australia. The functions of bins are distinguished by the colours on the top of bins. Red bins are used for general garbage such as  food waste. Yellow bins collect recyclabe stuffs like bottles, plastics and papers. Finally, green bins put into garden vegetables like leaves and trees. Once in a week, cleaners of council ( same as Gu(bundang) in Korea)  come and empty the bins in the morning, so residents should take the bins on the street before the expected date.

Meadowbank Park

This park is near by my house, only 30 seconds walking! These kinds of regional parks are all around in Sydney, this is the most distingushied feature compared to my home country. However, there will be no one in the park after sunset. It's very strange thing I have ever expriencd. In korea, many residents living in town get together in the park especially in the night to enjoy chatting, sometimes light drinking. The reasons of cultural difference lie in the different living patterns of people and the sorts of crime. Especially, the drug and gun are a little bit prevailed in Austraila rather than Korea. Hence, the night stroll in the park could be dangerous sometimes.

Meadowbank Station

Meadowbank station is located in the walking distance from my house, approximately 15 minutes. This station is rather small compared to other big city stations such as central, epping and strathfield stations. I get on trains at this neat platform to commute Sydney University every morning. The fare is normally as much as $6, but thaks to student concession it is redued at half price. Just like a country station in Korea, Meadowbank station has got a something to appeal romance.

My house and street

My house is alongside with Melrose Park, which is a very big size park near by Parramatta River.
The mood of my town is very quiet and stable. My two storey house was built with largely natural woods, and has lots of windows. The garage and laudry are off the house, and  located in the backyard.

I love this house with many trees and grasses.

Let's start! School Life

I've received Student ID Card from University last week.


Student ID

 It contains transport concession which will be very helpful to me.
I am also planning to take part in Graduate Orientation at 4:30 PM.
Two opposite feelings are in my mind, anxiety and expectation.