Wow. Thanks for this. I was actually thinking of mechanical engineering for quite some time. I don't study here, but I am a permanent resident. In my country, aero engineering is only a graduate course, and for the longest time I was actually thinking of mechanical eng, because I think its actually pretty interesting. I know its hard, but I'm sure its worth it.
I've been to both Australia and NZ, for a vacation before, but I haven't been to Adelaide.
Do you know where to get that FAA book you mentioned, or what are there specific books you would think I need to prepare?