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Quick-Tips-for-getting-over-homesicknessMoving away from home to a new country can be a bittersweet experience for most of the people. We often fall to miss our home, family, home country, friends and our lifestyle. It brings various emotions like excitement, anxiety,nervousness and home sickness. This is natural process that every human goes through. Its entirely normal and there are ways to overcome these feelings. These tips will help us overcome homesickness by immersing our self in university life and the Australian Culture. Attend Orientation week (also called as the ‘O Week’ in Austr ..read more

University Life can help you navigate how you can organise yourself in preparation of O’week! Hey! You are an ADULT!! Congratulations. You have finally taken your first step in the UNIVERSITY. This is like starting a complete new chapter. New faces, new classrooms, new territory, new sense of liberty around studies. This can be a little overwhelming. The feeling of being a small boat in an ocean can be pretty hard to sail. There is a campus full of hidden shortcuts, hidden lecture theaters, library, food court and so on… that you need to get familiar with before you start with your firs ..read more

By keeping your room clean your can stay on top of university life, manage your studies and be more productive whilst you are studying in Australia. Your room is the place where you start and end your day. You spend a lot of time in your room. Having a messy room where you have to tippie-toe your way to the bed or rummage around for novels, news paper, coffee mugs, clothes…. needless to say it’s more than distracting in your day to day routine. If this is the scenario then you should surely understand your are living in a dark hole which might disrupt your ability to use the space well. I ..read more

What is the Australian Qualifications Framework? The Australian Qualification Framework defines and controls the level of education each Qualification title represents. Its system makes it easier for the students to pursue their education as there is a clear track to follow. AQF also known as the nationalized standardized system helps us avoid confusion caused by education levels. In a previous post we discussed the difference between colleges and universities in Australia but this article here will go into further detail. Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is made of 10 levels. The fir ..read more

Can I work after studying in Australia?, Yes you can and here is how. Getting work after studying in Australia is a short process but you will have to apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa, this visa will allow you to stay in australia for up two years depending on your circumstances. To apply for this visa which allow you to work after studying in Australia you will have to meet the eligibility requirements. Imagine what you can do with an additional two years in Australia? Think about all the things you could do with an additional two years in Australia. You could use the two years to ..read more

Can you get Permanent Residency after studying in Australia? Yes, find out how now. In our related post Can studying in Australia lead to Permanent Residency? we spoke about the important of choosing the right occupation before choosing your course to maximise your opportunities when you are ready to lodge you EOI (Expression of Interest). By following this guide, you should have a strong understanding of how you can apply for PR after studying in Australia. Yes, you can get PR after studying in Australia… You will need to have chosen a course which is on the long term skills list, you c ..read more

If you are in Australia Studying you are most likely on a Student Subclass 500 Visa also known as a “Student Visa” or “SC 500”. Most university students can work up to 20 hours a week. Some University programs include placements and internships. These placement and internship hours are included as part of your degree and will not be considered “hours of work” as long as it is part of your degree. Check your right to work in Australia Before making any decisions to find work when you are studying in Australia, you should check your visa conditions on VEVO. To access VEVO click here. This ..read more

Introduction If you are planning on studying in Australia then you must be a genuine temporary entrant (GTE). A genuine temporary entrant is someone who is considered to be entering Australia for a limited period of time with the intention on returning back to their home country.This means that you must not come to australia with the intention to stay permanently. However, the Department of Home Affairs recognises that people can change their mind after studying here for sometime. The Department of Home Affairs are aware that students who choose to enter Australia to study are likely to ..read more

The following other posts are relevant to this article: 1. What is studying in Australia Like? 2. How to survive University LIfe The benefits of studying at an Australian University from the perspective of an International student are: Being educated abroad demonstrates personal accountability, an ability to adapt to unfamiliar situations, it sticks out on your resume, It will allow you to develop a professional-positive attitude which demonstrates resilience and persistence, from interacting with a wide array of people you will develop strong cultural competence skills and have serious bra ..read more