MargauxIeseg Lille → University of Wollongong · Printemps 2025“Australia is a huge country, so there’s so much to see. Traveling was, without a doubt, the best part of my exchange, as Wollongong will start to feel a bit boring after a while—apart from the beach, of course. The good thing is that you're just 2 hours by train from Sydney (I recommend getting the Opal Card), and flights can be affordable with Jetstar. Sydney is a great place to start, as it’s so close. I recommend walking around the city center, taking the ferry to Manly (a nice little surfing town), and visiting Bondi Beach, which is the most popular beach. Jervis Bay is another well-known spot you should definitely check out.
Near Sydney, a must-see is the Blue Mountains, which I didn’t get the chance to visit, but many people highly recommend it.
I also had the chance to do a 21-day road trip along the East Coast, from Cairns to Sydney. It was an amazing experience, but I would suggest planning your trip efficiently! If you need any tips on road trip planning, feel free to add me on Instagram @margaux_lacoste and I can share more about my experience and itinerary.
I also did the Great Ocean Road trip (5 days), and driving along the cliffs is an experience I highly recommend. The views are incredible, and you’ll see famous landmarks like the 12 Apostles, the Grotto, and the London Bridge.
Of course you can also easily travel to New Zealand, Indonesia etc.”
💶 Payé ≈ 750 €📍 Campus East, 5min from the beach and 15min by bus (free) from uni
BlauIE University → UOW · Automne 2024“Campus life is really good, loads of events and opportunities to meet people. Registration was easy, just make sure you register on time so you dont miss out on any classes. I'd do it all over again.”
📍 Next to north wollongong station, 15 minute walk to campus and 15 minute walk to the beach
