<p>I’ve been in Melbourne in the dead of winter, and I spent seven winters at Cornell which has winters that are comparable to those at U Mich and U Conn. Autumn in those locations is colder than winter in Melbourne. Do think about whether you truly desire that winter experience. Yes there are all kinds of snow sports to participate in, but you would need an entire winter wardrobe even if you were there only for one month of winter.</p>
<p>Austin is famous for its lively music and cultural scene. The winter may not be any colder than Melbourne. Check it out at <a href=“http://www.weather.com%5B/url%5D”>www.weather.com</a> At approx. 30 degrees N latitude, it has longer winter days than Melbourne (at about 37 degrees S), and sure beats Ithaca, Storrs, or Ann Arbor (all approx 42 degrees N).</p>