Hi, Jasmine here again.
Today, I want to talk about the 5 best and 5 worst things of Australia, in my opinion.
(Note that this is purely my opinion, construed based on what I have read up, and researched on Australia itself.
Because I haven't actually set foot there yet (insert a smirk here). In one and a half years, hopefully we Adelaide girls will!
Getting on with it though, the five best things about Australia would be..
Firstly, the Aboriginal culture.
Must seem weird, for me to love Australia because of an ancient race that forms more of the Oz past rather than present, but like Jing has written, the aboriginals form an integral part of aussie, and their tragic history plus their myth-ridden origins make them a truly captivating allure that draws me to the land of Oz.
Secondly, the language, or should I say slang of australia.
Ever heard an Australian speak? Find it hard to understand the slang? Same here!
G'day mate!We can be all chummy like since we've something common about us!
...obviously I still have to work on this.
Thirdly, the unique animals.
I have written extensively on koalas, and in the same post touched briefly on kangaroos. But Oz here also has the tasmanian wolf, the platypus, the dangoo and other equally interesting, beautiful animals.The black swan in particular reminds me of one of our own gals...
Fourth, comes the tourist hotspots.
Who has not heard of the Great Barrier Reef? The Outback? The Sydney Opera House? The Gold Coast, which is in Brisbane and so worth the trip just for the activities you can do on the beautiful beach!
Lastly--the sport.
No, really.
I will be the first to admit I am not a natural sports fan.but something about the aussie team spirit awakens in me an appreciation for sport.Maybe it is due to the fact that Malaysia and Australia are similar in that sport is a tool of unity for them.
There you go--the purported best things about the Land Down Under.
Now about the five worst things. .
Firstly, the cost of living.
This I have heard from students who actually go there, and is pretty self-evident due to the exchange rate of MYR to AUD. The costs of living here is high, which is significant if especially if you are studying at the place.say goodbye to your pocket money if you don't spend wisely.
Secondly, the somewhat harsh rules.
Imagine you are walking on a street in Australia. You swear at someone who bumps into you, walk on grass and text your friend that you are outside the house--
And later you find that you have been given 3 fines on each respective offense.
Need I say more?
Thirdly, the lack of a particular food or cultural heritage to name its own.
Australia's national food is..er. the national outfit is...ah.Australia is not Malaysia and so does not have these things we are accustomed to recognising as part of a country's identity.
Fourth, is that Aussie has dangerous animals.
Eight of the world's most poisonous snakes, wild crocs and the deadliest spider call Oz home.wow, animal enthusiasts be careful.
Lastly, the complicated history.
Why is there a Western Australia and a South Australia but no Northern or Eastern? Brisbane is in the east region, but you just say East. And what does Tasmania have to do with Australia? Or New Zealand for that matter?
All questions I cannot yet answer because I get too confused before even starting.
So there you have it; Jasmine's five best and five worst of Australia!
Today, I want to talk about the 5 best and 5 worst things of Australia, in my opinion.
(Note that this is purely my opinion, construed based on what I have read up, and researched on Australia itself.
Because I haven't actually set foot there yet (insert a smirk here). In one and a half years, hopefully we Adelaide girls will!
Getting on with it though, the five best things about Australia would be..
Firstly, the Aboriginal culture.
Must seem weird, for me to love Australia because of an ancient race that forms more of the Oz past rather than present, but like Jing has written, the aboriginals form an integral part of aussie, and their tragic history plus their myth-ridden origins make them a truly captivating allure that draws me to the land of Oz.
Secondly, the language, or should I say slang of australia.
Ever heard an Australian speak? Find it hard to understand the slang? Same here!
G'day mate!We can be all chummy like since we've something common about us!
...obviously I still have to work on this.
Thirdly, the unique animals.
I have written extensively on koalas, and in the same post touched briefly on kangaroos. But Oz here also has the tasmanian wolf, the platypus, the dangoo and other equally interesting, beautiful animals.The black swan in particular reminds me of one of our own gals...
Fourth, comes the tourist hotspots.
Who has not heard of the Great Barrier Reef? The Outback? The Sydney Opera House? The Gold Coast, which is in Brisbane and so worth the trip just for the activities you can do on the beautiful beach!
Lastly--the sport.
No, really.
I will be the first to admit I am not a natural sports fan.but something about the aussie team spirit awakens in me an appreciation for sport.Maybe it is due to the fact that Malaysia and Australia are similar in that sport is a tool of unity for them.
There you go--the purported best things about the Land Down Under.
Now about the five worst things. .
Firstly, the cost of living.
This I have heard from students who actually go there, and is pretty self-evident due to the exchange rate of MYR to AUD. The costs of living here is high, which is significant if especially if you are studying at the place.say goodbye to your pocket money if you don't spend wisely.
Secondly, the somewhat harsh rules.
Imagine you are walking on a street in Australia. You swear at someone who bumps into you, walk on grass and text your friend that you are outside the house--
And later you find that you have been given 3 fines on each respective offense.
Need I say more?
Thirdly, the lack of a particular food or cultural heritage to name its own.
Australia's national food is..er. the national outfit is...ah.Australia is not Malaysia and so does not have these things we are accustomed to recognising as part of a country's identity.
Fourth, is that Aussie has dangerous animals.
Eight of the world's most poisonous snakes, wild crocs and the deadliest spider call Oz home.wow, animal enthusiasts be careful.
Lastly, the complicated history.
Why is there a Western Australia and a South Australia but no Northern or Eastern? Brisbane is in the east region, but you just say East. And what does Tasmania have to do with Australia? Or New Zealand for that matter?
All questions I cannot yet answer because I get too confused before even starting.
So there you have it; Jasmine's five best and five worst of Australia!
