Living in Sydney
 Climate
There are four beautiful seasons in Sydney . Summer is not too hot and winter is not too cold. The climate is mild through the year. If you take a look at any photo of Sydney , you'll also notice how beautiful and blue the sky is! The days are only few when the sun never shines in Sydney !
Tourist Attractions
The Sydney Opera House with its unique sails was designed by Jorn Utzon , a famous Danish architect. Together with the Sydney Harbour Bridge , it is the most well known symbol of Sydney . It is located at Bennelong Point. It was completed in 1973 after 14 years of construction.
The Harbour Bridge is a spectacular sight. You can experience it all on the stunning Bridge climb tour, which is popular with not only tourists but locals as well. There are also many beautiful beaches. Whilst Bondi Beach is the most famous beach in Sydney, there are many other beaches located to the north and to the south of the centre of the city. They are all accessible by public transport. Sydney really is an excellent city for surfers. But if you're not into surfing, then there is something at the beaches for you, too. Most beaches have attractive cafes and restaurants which serve delicious food.
You can also enjoy national parks such as the Blue Mountains with its stunning scenery or the white sandy beaches at Port Stephens.
 Cost of living
Many surveys have shown Sydney to be one of the best cities in the world so far as the cost of living is concerned
Australia is good value for money, so students do not need to spend as much money as in other English speaking countries.
The cost of living depends on what kind of lifestyle you choose. Some people spend over $350 per week. However, it doesn't have to be this much. If you share with other people and do your own cooking, you can live on as little $230 per week. (These figures don't include student fees.)
Australia is a multicultural country and you can enjoy a variety of food from all over the world. Even in food courts, you can easily find Malaysian, Chinese, Indonesian, Italian or Mexican food, and even sushi, for $5.00 or less, especially later in the day.
Accommodation
 Step One College can arrange homestay accommodation for you, or you can organize your own accommodation. Sharing accommodation is very popular in Sydney , with local people as well as overseas students, and often apartments are advertised on college notice boards, public notice boards, and in newspapers. Also, many people organise share accommodation with their friends. There are many options and it's really up to you to decide if you want to live with an Aussie family, with other students or on your own.
Useful Link
www.sydney.com.au
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
www.therocks.com.au
www.whats-on-in-sydney.com.au
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