Experienced advice: When you first arrive in Melbourne, you definitely have to stay in a studio apartment. 😂

Because studios generally have better cost performance, living alone is much better. You don't have to worry about roommates being unsuitable, like when opening blind boxes. Otherwise, your mood will be really bad every day ☹️. It also comes with furniture, appliances, and utilities. Only students are allowed to live there, so the safety factor is quite high. The apartment also hosts various events frequently, and you can meet many fellow alumni from your school 🧑‍🎓. It's also close to the university - you can walk to both the University of Melbourne and RMIT.