It is hard to sum up my feelings about the University of Queensland in a few short sentences. I…read morecould almost right a novel about the my experiences here but I thought I would write a little about my first impressions of the University and then give some tips and hints. Now the first time I walked around the St Lucia campus I was struck by the beauty of the sandstone buildings that create the Great Court area. This is what you see in all the pretty pictures of the university but it really is breathtaking in real life. The more you look the more detail you realise is in each individual carving in the buildings and the meanings they have for the faculties within them. The Great Court is what I always imagined a university would be like. I soon ventured into the classrooms inside. Being in the humanities, these classrooms were old and in desperate need of repair. There were broken tables, dodgy air conditioners, peeling paint but it all added to the idea of the struggling arts student. Having also had classes in engineering buildings I can say that some of the newer ones are pretty swish and clean and you are lucky if you are in there. The student union complex is a little bustling centre with shops, a salon, pharmacy, dentist, bakery, refectory, and much much more. I almost did not know what to do with all the choice in food. There are also Wednesday Markets held here offering everything from bargain books to sunglasses. There is plenty to do on campus that doesn't involve classes, like drinking a few jugs at the Red Room, going to the Schonell Cinemas, perusing the UQ Art Museum, or just chilling with friends over coffee. There are few libraries on campus as well and rooms full of computers for your use. The university really is like a mini world of its own, one I could easily live in. Now I could gush about this place that has been such a massive part of my life over the past 5 years but I will stop here and just give a few hints and tips. 1. The UQ Art Museum is free and the perfect quiet spot to escape the hustle and bustle of campus. 2. The Fryer Library has some great spots for postgraduate students to study with plenty of room on the desks to spread your books out. 3. The line for the computers in the SS&H Library goes quick about 10 mins before the hour as a good portion of the people will leave for their next class. 4. Subway is open late :-) 5. You can get jugs of beer at the Pizza Caffe and they have a student discount and often have other deals on that you get from their pizza box. I could give you a hundred and one other tips and hints but I think the best part is finding these things out for yourself...

Well, UQ certainly has a good reputation--I'm told it's one of the best (/most prestigious?)…read moreuniversities in Australia. Without knowing anything about other universities, all I can give is my personal experience, as a student who has completed her undergraduate in the Faculty of Arts and is going on to do honours. In terms of the quality of teachers and resources at UQ, I've had a pretty good experience. As a student of the Writing major, in the school of English, Media Studies and Art History (EMSAH), however, I would advise potential writing students to think twice before enrolling. It depends on what you're looking for, but QUT could probably offer a broader range of writing courses with more focus on the creative side of things. When I look back on all the courses I took at UQ, the ones I got the most out of where not the writing courses, but the English Literature and French courses. That may just be a personal thing, but I feel the quality of some of the writing courses wasn't up to UQ standard. Aside from the very specific example I have given regarding my experience at UQ, everything about life on the St Lucia campus is pretty great. Nestled in a bend of the Brisbane river, it's kind of secluded from the outside world. There's a healthy atmosphere with people jogging or cycling the UQ loop and sports happening on the numerous ovals and courts dotted around campus. There are cafes galore, places to eat, a cinema, an art gallery, a hair dresser, book stores...pretty much anything you could need. So, in terms of the overall university experience, UQ St Lucia makes for a pretty good package.

This is a great school. I went to this school when I was…read moregrowing up. Not sure if the same teachers are still there, but still an amazing school. Would recommend any parent to send there children to this school :) This school as grown and expanded over the years to accomadate the growing number of children. I hope this school continues to grow for many more yeaars to come.

Great school, 2 generations in our family attended this service. Seems to be under good leadership…read moreand management still, so keen to always consider this school for my kids' future.

What an amazing and fun studio! Teachers are really helpful, students are incredibly friendly…read more Lots of parking and there is air-conditioning in both rooms. Give this place a try - you will be extremely happy.

My boyfriend takes Russian classes here and enjoys them well enough. Unfortunately, the tutors are…read morea mixed bag--some good, some not-so-good--but, the classes are structured well. The good thing about IML is that their classes cater to adults who work during the day and can only come to class during the evening. They also offer a huge number of languages--around 30--but if studying one of the less-popular languages, you may not find classes at your level. A year-long course will set you back around $460, with classes based on the university semester. Not a bad place to study a language, but for me studying French, I think I'd prefer Alliance Francaise for their broader range of classes.

I'm having an amazing time studying Polish at IML, it's such a great class with a really passionate…read moretutor!

I come here three times a week and never thought to add it to Yelp! So here it is…read more CHC as it is better known as is a Christian University attached to Citipointe School on the same campus. Although some may be put of by the lack of trendy food places on site & smaller capacity of numbers, i really like it. Students are a first priority. Teaching standards are high and main degrees are offered: Education degrees, Social Sciences & business are all offered with a bonus of Christian Perspective added to each course. This enables further opportunity when you have a nice shiny degree in your hands. The degree of care shown by staff and students is a credit to the uni, AND what a bonus- uni in Carindale. Unheard of!

This university is selfish and manipulative. It does not support its students what's so ever and…read morecontinues to encourage you to drop out if you ask for help. They are disorganised and discouraging. I have struggled with so much during my time studying and have asked for a helping hand in numerous occasions and they tell me to drop out and say I won't succeed. Also don't attend if you are pregnant because they will continue to pressure you to do things that you have been instructed are not safe during pregnancy (by your own dr). I have basically been instructed that I have to terminate in order to graduate otherwise it is best I drop out of my studies if I wish to be a mother.

I had heard about Griffith University before I even moved to Australia, I decided to look into it…read morewhen I wanted to further my studies. I took a 1 year course at Griffith in the Business school. The first thing was to attend to a meet and greet evening which was quite nice because you got to meet all the lecturers and students that you were going to be doing the course with. It also felt like that gave the whole experience a more personal touch. It was also a chance to be shown around the enormous campus with its many computer labs and library that has just been renovated. I had a great year over all at Griffith and found that the courses were fun and the lecturers did an amazing job and everything was quite up to date with current affairs and trends and I felt like it has set me up with the skills that I set out to acquire from the business school. I was also pleased to find out that Griffith University was rated in the top 10 of Australian research institutes. It wasn't hard to learn where everything was on the campus and I was glad to find the bar that had some great student nights. I would recommend Griffith University to anyone who wants to further their education. There are open nights during the year that will better explain all the courses that are provided and at what campus they will be held. Its also a chance for people to check out the place for themselves and meet people who went there and are teaching there.

Cromwell College is not the prettiest residential college at the University of Queensland's St…read moreLucia campus. However, everyone I have ever known that went here loved it. Cromwell really focused on forming a tight knit community through their o-week induction program and other events throughout the year. The building are pretty plain and the rooms small but how much room do you really need to study and have fun. Most rooms come fitted with a single bed, desk and wardrobe. If you do want something more luxurious then there are deluxe bedrooms with ensuites but they normally go to the third and fourth year students. Cromwell College is in a small group of colleges on the other side of the uni than most university housing. It does not have the riverfront position of Emmanuel or King's but it is nice and close to the university. There are also playing fields close by for the more sporty of us. Cromwell has a tennis court as well and nice gardens to chill out in. Like most colleges there are common rooms with pool tables and TVs but the best thing about Cromwell is the people and the sense of community that you get from all the staff and students there.