Study trip Australia….
Program ini saya sertai semasa di tahun 1 pengajian universiti pada tahun 2010. Memori yang tidak dapat dilupakan. Inilah pengalaman pertama saya terlibat secara keseluruhan daripada mula hingga ke penghujung program. Pembikinan ‘proposal’. Buat garis waktu ‘timeline’ program. Cari penaja. Bertanggungjawab sepenuhnya untuk aktiviti campus tour. Buat laporan program…
Untuk lawatan ini, kami menyewa van untuk perjalanan dari lapangan terbang ke tempat penginapan kami, Dewan Malaysia Melbourne yang juga dikenali sebagai Malaysia Hall Melbourne.
Kami bergerak sendiri menggunakan pengangkutan awam seperti tram dan bas untuk bersiar-siar di bandar Melbourne dan Sydney juga lawatan ke universiti ‘campus tour’. Kami mendapatkan perkhidmatan pemandu pelancong untuk pengembaraan ke ‘the Great Ocean Road’ dan ‘Phillip Island’.
Berikut adalah jadual lawatan kami:
DAY 1
- AirAsia - LCCT
- AirAsia - LCCT
- Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine
- Had lunch at Sydney Road
- Bought weekly metcards
Building 1,Level 1,124 La Trobe Street
- Welcome to the University : Assistant Director, Student Wellbeing (Council Chamber)
- Overview of RMIT: International & Development
- Overview of Student Services
- Peer to Peer Initiatives: Health Promotion Unit
- RMIT University Student Union
- President of Islamic Students Society
- Tour (Cafes, First Site Gallery, RMIT Gallery, Library, Disability Liaison Unit, Student & Learning Centre, HUB, Student Services)
-Tour of Spiritual Centre : Senior Chaplain & Chaplaincy Assistant
- State Library of Victoria
The Undercroft, David Myers Building
- Welcome to La Trobe University: La Trobe International, Reception, Level 2, Peribolos East
- Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
- Tour of Sports Centre
- Tour of Student Residences
- Tour of Agora & Student Services
- Tour of Library :
- Tour of Faculty of Law & Management
- Southern Cross Station
- Docklands
- Chapel Street
DAY 4
Campus Tour-Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn & Prahran Campus)
- Glenferrie Station
- Presentation by Faculty of Business & Enterprise
- Presentation by Faculty of Information & Communication Technologies
- Presentation by Faculty of Engineering & Industrial Sciences
- Lunch (Faculty of Life & Social Sciences Boardroom)
- Presentation by Faculty of Life & Social Sciences
- Travel to Prahran campus by taxi
- Presentation by Faculty of Design
Travel from Melbourne to Sydney by bus (12 hours!!!)
Arrived safely in Sydney
- Sydney Central Station
- Paddy's Market
DAY 7
- Sky High Mount Dandenong
DAY 8
-The Great Ocean Road
*London Bridge
*Loch Ard Gorge
DAY 9
In the end, it all comes down to how you like to travel; Melbourne and Sydney both offer different lifestyles and culture. *PEACE*
2. Do… pronounce it ‘Mel-buhn’ (or ‘Mel-behn’), and learn the local lingo;
3. Do not… dress for the weather.
4. If you are a Malaysian and you are traveling on a tight budget, do consider staying at Malaysia Hall. It is a place where Malaysian or Malaysian undergraduates and postgraduates can stay. There is one in Melbourne, Sydney and UK as well. It is certainly not a hotel, but it has everything that you need for a comfortable stay. Hot water, comfortable beds, laundry machines and friendly residents. Remember to bring your own toiletries and, detergents if you wish to do your laundry there. We paid AUD4 per person per night at the Malaysia Hall Melbourne aka Dewan Malaysia Melbourne(DMM).
10. By travelling thousands of miles from home, we think this experience contribute to our self-development. We also learn to be independent, self-confident, trusting of our instincts and working in a team. Our Australia trip also allowed us to view the world from outside the social networks of our youth.
11. The trip: It was even better than what we had expected. Being able to take the tram everywhere and relaxing with friends were the highlights of our trip and the moments we will never forget. It was a good group of people who were all there for the same thing- just to relax and have fun after sat the mind boggling final examinations. We got to know each other really well during the trip and became good friends.
12. Now, after a full week there, we can say that Australia is even bigger, wilder and better than we could have imagined. It is full of surprises which unfold right in front of our eyes- gift of pure ‘Australianess’ like a wild kangaroo hopping across a golden field.
In a nutshell, every single day was a new eye-opening experience in itself! The time that we spent with the Aussies and Malaysian Hall’s residences exposed us to Australia’s ancient history and culture. The opportunity to mingle and learn from them gave us great insight into the country and its diverse people. It was an adventurous and deeply meaningful experience provided by a fun-loving group of people. That is Australia, in our mind! Our advice: Grab some friends, fill a backpack with snack and a camera, and set out on the Land Down Under.
- Darling Harbour
- Chinese Garden
- Australian National Maritime Museum
- Sydney Wildlife World
- Chinese Garden
- Australian National Maritime Museum
- Sydney Wildlife World
- Sydney Opera House
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Getting around Sydney CBD by free shuttle bus route 555
- Surry Hills Mosque, Commonwealth Street, Sydney
- Sharing Moment with Dr Abdullah
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Had Iunch at Eating World Food Court, Chinatown
- Transfer from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay by Yellow Water Taxis $10 per pax!
- Transfer from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay by Yellow Water Taxis $10 per pax!
- Surry Hills Mosque, Commonwealth Street, Sydney
- Transfer from Sydney to Melbourne by vans
- Sempat singgah di Malaysia Hall Sydney, Randwick; berpeluang bertemu dengan pensyarah UIA & Kak Suri- Sharing Moment with Dr Abdullah
- Melbourne Docklands
- Harbour Town Shopping Centre
- Harbour Town Shopping Centre
- Lunch at Mecca Bah
- Ice House
- Ice House
DAY 7
- Sky High Mount Dandenong
- Phillip Island:
* Churchill Island Heritage Farm
* Churchill Island Heritage Farm
*Koala Conservation Centre
*Had BBQ at Erehwon Point Park
*The Penguin Parade
*Had BBQ at Erehwon Point Park
*The Penguin Parade
DAY 8
-The Great Ocean Road
*Anglesea
*Split Point Lighthouse
*Split Point Lighthouse
*Lorne
*Had BBQ at Apollo Bay
*The Twelve Apostles
*Had BBQ at Apollo Bay
*The Twelve Apostles
*Loch Ard Gorge
Alhamdulillah,program berjalan dengan jayanya~
The world of education is a fascinating
one. Hence, it is vital for students to understand the meaning of education in
a wider sense. The best way to educate students is by letting them to
learn, comprehend, understand and experience the reality of life.
Realizing this, we as the students of the International Islamic University
Malaysia (IIUM) have put a step forward in order to equip ourselves with
the necessary skills and knowledge to face the world once we leave this
university. Just as the mission of IIUM –III CE-, Islamization,
Integration, Internationalization, Comprehensive Excellence, we proudly
organized this program named as the Educational Program to Australia.
Melbourne, Victoria was chosen asour main destination simply because a
number of achievements have shaped its reputation as a knowledge-based
city including:
- Melbourne has been ranked as one of the top 3 World's Most Livable Cities by the Economist Group's Intelligence Unit (since 2002)
- Top 20 Global Innovation Cities by the 2 think now Global Innovation Agency (since 2007)
- a few of the universities in Australia have been ranked as the top 200 best universities in the world
- Education is Victoria’s largest export industry, contributing more than $5 billion to the Victorian economy
- Top 10 Global University Cities by RMIT's Global University Cities Index (since 2006)
The objectives of the program were to
elevate the quality of students by equipping them with the essential
skills and knowledge that could be gained through the visit, to promote
international understanding while building leadership skills among the
students, to provide a platform for participants to establish networking,
to learn on the diversity of culture and to search and identify the best
practice co-curricular activities offered and organized by the selected
universities. The experience includes Campus Tour as it is indeed a great
way to see the universities in action and experience their
community atmosphere and daily activities, interaction with other students
of our age, visit historical places and sightseeing around the cities and
their suburbs.
Alhamdulillah, we managed to conduct the said trip. Many memories
were etched in this journey. We viewed Australia as a place with adventure,
excitement and plenty of beaches: perfect for a young student. We also
knew that travelling in Australia would give us the chance to see
incredible natural beauty: from the Great Ocean Road to koala bears to the
Australia outback!
Herein are the snippets to reminisce our trip and we hope you enjoy them!
^_^
The Study Trip
1. Do not… buy into the
Melbourne vs. Sydney debate.
We had ‘chatted online’ earlier with
fellow friends and seniors whom are pursuing their degrees in Australia
and had asked them, which place should we stay longer; whether Melbourne or
Sydney. Here were some of the thoughts:
“Melbourne is not a city of touristy sights comparable to Sydney, but it is regularly ranked among the world’s most livable cities. For me, Melbourne is not a city to see; it’s a city to do.”
“Melbourne is easier in terms of transport. In Sydney there is more traffic and a bit more stressful.”
“Melbourne is a much diversified city; there is a lot of culture, there is always something going on.”
“Sydney Harbour is the most beautiful natural harbour in the world. Sydney has the best aquarium, the Harbour Bridge, Museum, The Rocks, Bondi Beach, Blue Mountains, Sydney Opera House etc. Sydney is a marvelous place for travelers across the world. Melbourne is a good place but it is just good for living.”
“what was all the fuss about? The problem is that Melbourne is not suited for short breaks (unless you have been there before). It takes time to get into the vibe but once you do, you will appreciate it as one of the best cities in the world. Sydney suits a short break, it has all the sights. Melbourne is better than Sydney in nearly every way despite the fact that the weather is wild sometimes.”
In the end, it all comes down to how you like to travel; Melbourne and Sydney both offer different lifestyles and culture. *PEACE*
2. Do… pronounce it ‘Mel-buhn’ (or ‘Mel-behn’), and learn the local lingo;
“Good day, mate!”
3. Do not… dress for the weather.
We went there during spring to summer
season. Advice: disregard the seasonal forecast because we experienced one
of the hottest days on record, only to receive a month’s rainfall the next.
4. If you are a Malaysian and you are traveling on a tight budget, do consider staying at Malaysia Hall. It is a place where Malaysian or Malaysian undergraduates and postgraduates can stay. There is one in Melbourne, Sydney and UK as well. It is certainly not a hotel, but it has everything that you need for a comfortable stay. Hot water, comfortable beds, laundry machines and friendly residents. Remember to bring your own toiletries and, detergents if you wish to do your laundry there. We paid AUD4 per person per night at the Malaysia Hall Melbourne aka Dewan Malaysia Melbourne(DMM).
5. When traveling in Australia, it is advisable to bring along a bottle of
water at all times because bottled water is not cheap here. In Melbourne,
there are water fountains in the city so you can always fill up your
bottles. Tap water is also drinkable in Melbourne. However, there is an
unofficial 4 minute shower rule to conserve water. Unlike Malaysia, water
is not abundant in Melbourne. Here we have so much rain that it causes
floods during the monsoon season. We tend to leave the taps running
when washing our dishes and cars and it is a bad habit that we should
shun.
6.
Crossing roads in Melbourne: We think it is worth mentioning here that
jaywalking is illegal in Melbourne and you can get AUD50 fine for it. You can only cross a road
when there is a pedestrian crossing and when the ‘green man’ is illuminated. Our friends have told us
that sometimes undercover policemen will appear from nowhere and catch you and give you a fine.
Fortunately, that does not happened to us. But watch out anyways.
7. To cut budget, we rode The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle and the City Circle Tram as they are free in the visitor-friendly Victorian capital. There are 13 stops on the Melbourne CityTourist Shuttle and we can get on and off the shuttle at any of them — and we did take time to enjoy the city attractions meanwhile in Sydney Central Business District (CBD), we took the Route 555 shuttle. They are frequent, free, and connect with other public transports.
8. Australia’s geographical diversity
naturally lends itself to incredible, scenic road trips for adventurous people. We went to
Victoria’s world-renowned Great Ocean Road. Along the way, we found mountain cliffs,
unpopulated beachfronts, rainforest vegetation, river estuaries, and outside of Apollo Bay in the Port
Campbell National Park region, an off-shore rock formation known as the Twelve Apostles.
9. We spent more time in Melbourne compared to Sydney. Melbourne has
so many secrets to discover. We cannot help but fell in love with this southern city that boasts a vibrant
cultural scene, a sports crazy population, and culinary indulgences aplenty. While not getting as much
international tourism or media attention as its northern neighbour Sydney, Melbourne's sublime appeal
lies in its laid-back attitude, its distinctive cosmopolitan flavour, and a
rich calendar of events from
Formula 1 to street festivals.
10. By travelling thousands of miles from home, we think this experience contribute to our self-development. We also learn to be independent, self-confident, trusting of our instincts and working in a team. Our Australia trip also allowed us to view the world from outside the social networks of our youth.
11. The trip: It was even better than what we had expected. Being able to take the tram everywhere and relaxing with friends were the highlights of our trip and the moments we will never forget. It was a good group of people who were all there for the same thing- just to relax and have fun after sat the mind boggling final examinations. We got to know each other really well during the trip and became good friends.
12. Now, after a full week there, we can say that Australia is even bigger, wilder and better than we could have imagined. It is full of surprises which unfold right in front of our eyes- gift of pure ‘Australianess’ like a wild kangaroo hopping across a golden field.
In a nutshell, every single day was a new eye-opening experience in itself! The time that we spent with the Aussies and Malaysian Hall’s residences exposed us to Australia’s ancient history and culture. The opportunity to mingle and learn from them gave us great insight into the country and its diverse people. It was an adventurous and deeply meaningful experience provided by a fun-loving group of people. That is Australia, in our mind! Our advice: Grab some friends, fill a backpack with snack and a camera, and set out on the Land Down Under.