Review: getting to and from uni (Bella)

Hey readers!
So, my first ‘mini-review’ post about undergrad uni life is about the transport. As part of the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars program, I’d already had some practice making my way to and from uni, which was good. BUT I have learnt to make the most of my travelling time.
It takes me about and hour and a half to get to uni. I don’t mind the long travel as it has always been my dream to attend The University of Melbourne! I’ve found that when catching a tram from Melbourne Central, as opposed to Flinders Street, it’s time to play the balance game, perched precariously on the edge of the step and hoping you don’t fall out at Queensberry St… haha! Here are some tips about using public transport I’ve discovered.

1. Do your readings on the train
This is a great way to use the time you are going to spend sitting down with nothing to do, and it prepares you brain to tackle subjects from the reading in class that day! If there’s enough room, you could do some work too.
2. Find a great book, and read it
Self-explanatory… the train is actually a great place to relax.
3. Use PTV journey planner!
It’s on the PTV website – you just put in where you will start and end, and it does the rest for you to find the quickest journey. It also lets you see when there are delays, replacement buses etc.
4. Explore the city
Just in case you ever need to catch a different tram line, such as if Swanston St is closed for an event, it’s good to know the layout of the city to work out other ways to get to uni!

That’s all for this post!
Good luck with your transport in sem 2, hoping for minimal delays and maximum productivity in the form of doing your readings on the train!
Bella 🙂