No Comments Written by Krystal Schultheiss on October 5, 2010 – 9:14 am

Have you ever read an guidebook to Melbourne and felt a bit sorry for the people who, not knowing any better, use them? Thankfully the foot as been stomped on guide books that tell our international students that Subway is the number one restaurant in town and that Swanston St is where it’s at.

Last year WMSG worked with some lovely guys that have busted their balls to create a guide that allows international students to enjoy Mother Melbourne the way we do. The publication, Insider Magazine, received a big gracious welcome from all the unis and important people. But best off all thousands of students had an awesome, more memorable time in Melbourne because locals shared their gems of knowledge.

This year we are extending the invitation out to you. If you’re interested in telling our international students which city alleyways are the garden path to fun land, then get on board! Hurry and get in quick the Insider 2011 want you! Read on for the articles up for grabs…

Articles that need to be written:

* Bike Track Maps
* Aussie Movie Nights (what to eat and watch)
* Top 5 Australian Authors
* Safety on your Night Out (just about Melbourne being a relatively safe place, but there are a few precautions that can be taken, i.e. go with friends, let people know where you’re going, keep your expensive items out of sight, learn from the locals where to avoid, etc).
* How to get involved in Events (two sections: one on how to get a job there behind the bar or at food outlets, etc; the other on how to get involved in the act itself, say in an art festival, how to get your art in)
* How to find out what’s on all year (in Events section, some of the free magazines or websites, etc, that you can use to check out what’s on)
* Clubs and Associations (what places run clubs and associations, how to join your local sports team, etc)
* Top 5 Great Aussie Live Bands (perhaps try to get different genres of bands and at least one that might be a bit more affordable to see)
* Top 5 Aussie CDs (either for general listening or a pumping night, i.e. Triple J Hottest 100 of all time)

Listings:

* Nightlife, new places and best places to go to in Melbourne.
* In Shopping, places to get a haircut, drycleaning, laundry, comic book stores, second-hand book stores, etc.

Contact Elyse from the Insider mag: elyse.insider@gmail.com