Melbourne is the coastal capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia. Despite Sydney’s enduring appeal, Melbourne is often considered Australia’s cultural capital. So, if you’re looking into studying at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), you’re getting an exceptional education, research opportunities, and community engagement, plus a city of vibrancy and excitement.

Here are some great spots you can look forward to exploring!

Edinburgh has a rich literary history with its oldest book, Liber Vitae (Book of Life) of the Collegiate Church of St. Giles, sometimes on display in the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. Published in the 15th century, it’s impressive to see.

If you’ve never been to London or the UK before, you may have heard bad things about British food! Well, London has long shaken off its past poor reputation and today has some of the best restaurants in the world, serving food from across the globe. As an IES or SAF Scholar in London, you should get to know the city by trying local food.

Melbourne has a youthful, creative spirit, and is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. The city is bursting with energy and fun, with streets painted in art, festivals filling the summer calendar, and people hanging out in cool coffee shops sipping their flat white. Get to know Melbourne’s local culture for yourself when you’re in the city as a student at RMIT University.

Coffee Culture

Northeastern USA is one of the most famous regions in the world.

French films not only give you a chance to practice your language skills when studying at Université Catholique de l’Ouest, the SKEMA Business School in Nice, or the Paris French language pr

New Zealand filmmakers Peter Jackson, Jane Campion, Lee Tamahori, and Taika Waititi give you their vision of New Zealand on screen. Get to know the dramatic landscape, local culture, and history of this country through the silver screen when you’re studying in Auckland or Otago as an SAF Scholar.

Heading to England or the United Kingdom in summer? Dive into this guide on what to expect, from the weather to the crowds. 

When is summer in England and the UK?

In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer months in the United Kingdom (which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) run from late June until late September. Although, some say the meteorological British summer is really just June, July, and August.

San Diego is a city designed for outdoor living. So, when you’re an SAF Scholar at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), you’re surrounded by natural beauty. Take your books and study in one of the city’s large urban parks, head to the beach with friends for sunset, or find your new favorite café terrace or rooftop bar close to campus. Get to know the city as your home away from home and discover the local culture that makes San Diego unique.

Beach Culture