First time in Melbourne few tips for you.

I am going to copy and paste from one of the threads i have on orkut. Hope that would he helpful to you guys. Bhupinder Asked: I will be coming in jan 2007 in melbourne.will i get cheap room easily.what will be the minimum rent My answer: Are you coming for visiting ? Study ? or on Permanent residence?Accordingly will be your choice of place. if student find out accomodation in the uni notice board. there will be so many people looking for house mates. Visitor ? : I guess backpackers place like YHA will be the best and cheap.PR ? Okay thats a difficult one... if you know someone here that is good. Because hard to find a place on rent. Especially when you do nto have job and a reference. Someone with nick Hot Chocolate said: thx budddy .this will be in great help ful.byut tell me plz onething.if i want to drive taxi for part time there in melbourne dan wht shud i do.?as i am cuming just after a month .i got everything.plz tell me in geat regard.thx . My Answer: my question to you is why...

(I am extracting it from a thread i have started on orkut) Being student I went though many ups and dows few years back. here are few tips for you 1. Finding Accomondation ? Answer: a) Best website - http://www.realestate.com.au/ b) Uni - Notice board (most of the uni's has it) usually near to student council offices. 2. Transportation ? Answer: Major areas of Melbourne are divided in two zones. Best part I like is that you do not need to buy diffrent tickets for Bus, Tram and Train. Same ticket works for you everywhere in public transport. International students please remamber that there is no concession tickets for you. More info can be found at http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/ You even have a online trip planner. 3. Job Search ? What kind of jobs are in demand? Answer: Best two sites are a) http://www.seek.com.au/ b) http://www.mycareer.com.au/ You can even search for voluntery work on other sites. 4. Weather & Clothing (Belive me its must melbourne has three weathers ...