Q. I'm going to graduate next year and i'm planning to go to Canada. Well...i've never been there..
I checked out University of Victoria in the website... i think it's a pretty decent uni, but is it hard to apply/ get into? I heard it's one of the best uni in Canada.
...And what's happening around Victoria?
Is it a good place for students? Uhhh...Is it a safe place to hang around?
Any recommendations..? Thanx.
I checked out University of Victoria in the website... i think it's a pretty decent uni, but is it hard to apply/ get into? I heard it's one of the best uni in Canada.
...And what's happening around Victoria?
Is it a good place for students? Uhhh...Is it a safe place to hang around?
Any recommendations..? Thanx.
Answer
I went to UVIC years ago, and I still get to the city a minimum of once a year. I currently live about 2.5 hours away.
Victoria is for the newlywed and the nearly dead was our saying. The three big things about Victoria is tourism, government jobs (Provincial Capital) and the University. All add to a place that has lots of gardens and pleasant to visit. However, tourism and retirement also make certain things expensive. It is a milder climate than most of Canada which means many retiring Canadians with money plan to retire in the area, and it continues to grow larger.
It has it's pros and cons. The size of the school and city was pretty good. Not to big, not too small. All of us small town kids appreciated it anyway.
I say it is relatively safe. BUT that does not mean zero crime! You always have to take steps to keep yourself safe. I wouldn't "hang around" downtown, it is getting a reputation for young juveniles doing just that at night. But fine to shop during the day, or go to the bar and head straight home afterwards. And Universities themselves are always a target. Oh sure, they are safe and have campus security. But don't walk around alone in empty parking lots at night. The thing is those looking for someone to prey on know there are 15,000 students on campus. That could be anyone from a bike thief to a sex offender. Plus there are always those fellow students who had a bit too much to drink the odd night. lol (BC drinking age is 19.)
If you have specifics, feel free to email me.
I went to UVIC years ago, and I still get to the city a minimum of once a year. I currently live about 2.5 hours away.
Victoria is for the newlywed and the nearly dead was our saying. The three big things about Victoria is tourism, government jobs (Provincial Capital) and the University. All add to a place that has lots of gardens and pleasant to visit. However, tourism and retirement also make certain things expensive. It is a milder climate than most of Canada which means many retiring Canadians with money plan to retire in the area, and it continues to grow larger.
It has it's pros and cons. The size of the school and city was pretty good. Not to big, not too small. All of us small town kids appreciated it anyway.
I say it is relatively safe. BUT that does not mean zero crime! You always have to take steps to keep yourself safe. I wouldn't "hang around" downtown, it is getting a reputation for young juveniles doing just that at night. But fine to shop during the day, or go to the bar and head straight home afterwards. And Universities themselves are always a target. Oh sure, they are safe and have campus security. But don't walk around alone in empty parking lots at night. The thing is those looking for someone to prey on know there are 15,000 students on campus. That could be anyone from a bike thief to a sex offender. Plus there are always those fellow students who had a bit too much to drink the odd night. lol (BC drinking age is 19.)
If you have specifics, feel free to email me.
How is it like living in Richmond Victoria or its surrounding suburbs?
Q. We are moving to Australia in two months time. And all the feedback I am getting from friends and family who have gone there are positive so it is making us really excited.
But since they are family they might be a bit biased. So I would like to get strangers opinion.
How is living in Richmond or Melbourne?
What are things I have to beware off?
What should I be prepared for when we get there?
But since they are family they might be a bit biased. So I would like to get strangers opinion.
How is living in Richmond or Melbourne?
What are things I have to beware off?
What should I be prepared for when we get there?
Answer
Richmond is an inner eastern suburb of Melbourne. It is walking distance to the city and is well serviced by trams and trains. Parking can be a hassle and traffic is bad, particularly at peak times. There are a lot of restaurents there, particularly Bridge Rd. and if you like Vietnamese, Victoria St. (it is a 'little Vietnam'). The shopping is very good there (both boutiques and factory outlets). There are a lot of pubs, some with live entertainment. You will be very close to the MCG, Rod Laver Arena and several other sporting/entertainment areas. Richmond is a pretty eclectic area as far as the people who live there and the types of housing. There are still are lot of old Victorian houses, lots of terrace houses, lots of apartments and some housing commission flats, so there is a mixture of well off people through to new refugees. It has become pretty fashionable for double income no kids people who like the closeness to the city/restaurents/entertainment in the last decade or so. It is quite expensive to buy into now. There is not too much to be aware of, maybe the odd low life/drug addict/alcoholic that hangs around any big city. If you intend working in the city I would suggest either walking (through the Fitzroy Gardens) or cycling along the bike track by the Yarra River.
Surrounding suburbs include Kew, South Yarra, East Melbourne and Hawthorn. They are all very nice - they tend to have bigger properties, leafier streets and no housing commission and maybe a bit quieter.
Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Richmond is an inner eastern suburb of Melbourne. It is walking distance to the city and is well serviced by trams and trains. Parking can be a hassle and traffic is bad, particularly at peak times. There are a lot of restaurents there, particularly Bridge Rd. and if you like Vietnamese, Victoria St. (it is a 'little Vietnam'). The shopping is very good there (both boutiques and factory outlets). There are a lot of pubs, some with live entertainment. You will be very close to the MCG, Rod Laver Arena and several other sporting/entertainment areas. Richmond is a pretty eclectic area as far as the people who live there and the types of housing. There are still are lot of old Victorian houses, lots of terrace houses, lots of apartments and some housing commission flats, so there is a mixture of well off people through to new refugees. It has become pretty fashionable for double income no kids people who like the closeness to the city/restaurents/entertainment in the last decade or so. It is quite expensive to buy into now. There is not too much to be aware of, maybe the odd low life/drug addict/alcoholic that hangs around any big city. If you intend working in the city I would suggest either walking (through the Fitzroy Gardens) or cycling along the bike track by the Yarra River.
Surrounding suburbs include Kew, South Yarra, East Melbourne and Hawthorn. They are all very nice - they tend to have bigger properties, leafier streets and no housing commission and maybe a bit quieter.
Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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