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Likely moving to ANU for Ph.D.

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humph:

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--- Quote from: humph on August 20, 2012, 11:00:59 pm ---Well I was doing a PhD here, but now it's an MPhil (moving to Princeton for PhD), so if you have any PhD specific questions let me know. I guess have a read through some of the threads for stuff about accommodation. I take it this is for chem? I don't know anyone doing that unfortunately but I imagine it's quite like maths in that there's a large bunch of people who move to Canberra just for a PhD, so it wouldn't be hard to meet people and make friends as many others would be in the same boat.

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I'm not too concerned about the academic part, I was looking for some comments about how life in Canberra is, such as nightlife, scenery, watering holes, that kind of stuff. Is it a nice place to live? Or will I get bored so bad that I'll have to drive to sydney every second weekend?

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Nightlife is meh. There are a few nice places to drink as a later year student - University House, Tilley's, Wig & Pen, etc. But there isn't really that much on, for the most part. The scenery is great though - lots of great mountains to climb, lovely botanical gardens, many riding paths.

Eriny:
I think it's fine, but would recommend getting out over the summer. Canberra is dead in January, but if you're interested in getting involved in student life, clubs, events, etc. there's definitely stuff to do over the rest of the year.

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