How can i sign up to go to Australia as an exchanged student from the U.S?
(to Australia from U.S) Im a freshman right now, and I have been talking to my mom about going to Australia as an exchanged student for my sophomore year. How do i sign up and where? Its my dream to go to Australia!! PLEASE help!!!! Thanks
Other - Destinations - 1 Answers
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Check with the school or school system you are currently attending. If they don't have an exchange program with a school/school system in Australia then check with your state's Department of Education.
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Which bank is better for an overseas student in Australia?
Which bank is better for an overseas student in Australia?
I am wondering if someone can tell me if Commonwealth or National Bank in Australia is better than the other? I've been doing some research online and they look similar in terms of what they offer. I was told that Commonwealth has to mail my atm card to me and will not let me pick up my card from the bank directly, which I don't really like. Does anyone know anything about National? Which one would you suggest? and why? I will be in Melbourne. What are some of the smaller banks you speak of?
Melbourne - 4 Answers
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They are all very similar and will offer you similar benefits - security is the key and how each bank manages this for you is important. Cards are normally sent to you as part of their security control.
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I personally wouldn't bank with any of the 'big four'. All of Australia's banks are absolutely safe so that isn't anything you need to be concerned about and you'll find that the smaller banks have more personal and better service and generally offer better fees and conditions so make sure you include them in your comparison. Most of the smaller banks have more branches and ATMs in one or two states - what state will you be in? EDIT: The Bendigo Bank (which is also allied with Suncorp) would be worth looking at and so would the Bank of Queensland which has a good presence in Melbourne and its suburbs and a very large number of ATMs. At the BofQ, if your ATM card dies, you can go into any branch and get a new one over the counter and you can also get statements over the counter for no charge - try doing that at one of the big 4.
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All of the big four, ANZ, Commonwealth, Westpac and NAB are very similar. Pick the one with ATMs or a branch close to where you will be living and/or studying. All universities have bank branches within them so find out which are available where you are. The big four have ATMs everywhere. You can use your card in any ATM but it will cost you at least $2 to use one that is not your bank's. The smaller banks are fine for some people but they would really be unsuitable for an overseas student here.
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If you are dealing with overseas foreign electronic transfers, choose Bendigo. My experience with NAB is they have been obstructionist and intrusive, asking unnecessary questions and on one occesion actually losing a transfer. Commonwealth, especially in the inner suburbs are good, but they do post cards and that seems to be no problem. It is to establish that you live where you claim to live. Westpac are not so hot either. The smaller community banks really go the extra mile and they are pleasant to deal with. They have permanent staff, so you get to know who you are dealing with.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
How many hours can a student visa holder work every week in Australia?
How many hours can a student visa holder work every week in Australia?
whats the restriction for a student visa holder to work in Australia? can he work in weekend with unlimited hours? or the hours he work should not surpass XX hours every week?
Sydney - 3 Answers
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you can only work 20 hours per week while studying but when school is on holidays you may work full time
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You can work for up to 20 hours per week while your course is in session - a week is 7 days beginning on Monday and finishing on the following Sunday. You can work unlinited hours during official course breaks (vacations). You cannot do any work until your course begins. The department considers your course to be 'in session': • for the duration of the advertised semesters (including periods when exams are being held) • if you have completed your studies and your Confirmation of Enrolment is still in effect • if you are undertaking another course, during a break from your main course and the points will be credited to your main course.
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20 hours
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whats the restriction for a student visa holder to work in Australia? can he work in weekend with unlimited hours? or the hours he work should not surpass XX hours every week?
Sydney - 3 Answers
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you can only work 20 hours per week while studying but when school is on holidays you may work full time
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You can work for up to 20 hours per week while your course is in session - a week is 7 days beginning on Monday and finishing on the following Sunday. You can work unlinited hours during official course breaks (vacations). You cannot do any work until your course begins. The department considers your course to be 'in session': • for the duration of the advertised semesters (including periods when exams are being held) • if you have completed your studies and your Confirmation of Enrolment is still in effect • if you are undertaking another course, during a break from your main course and the points will be credited to your main course.
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20 hours
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
About university school fee for oversea student in Australia?
About university school fee for oversea student in Australia?
Hi, I just want to know the range of university school fee for overseas students studying in Australia (I am one myself), especially for my course ( I want to be a math teacher). Please help, thanks in advance. And by getting a permanent visa, would it help reduce my school fee? Thanks heaps. And Im staying in perth so I'm looking at universities in Perth :D
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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it really depends on what sort of course you want to do what the fees would be. at my uni (monash in melbourne) these are the sort of fees you'll be looking at: visual arts: $ 19000 AUD arts: $ 19400 AUD journalism: $ 20850 AUD business and commerce: $ 22480 AUD nursing: $ 21500 AUD primary education: $ 19650 AUD science: $ 24470 AUD social work: $ 18900 AUD law: $ 23600 AUD economics: $ 22480 AUD engineering: $ 25800 AUD computer science: $ 23800 AUD info tech: $ 23800 AUD medicine: $ 42300 AUD pharmacy: $ 27300 AUD so pretty much you're looking at a range between $18000 and $26000 unless you want to do medicine. I'm not sure that a permanent visa would reduce your fee. I think only citizenship will do that. unless you've been here for a while, and aren't just coming over to study, most of hte time you will not be able to apply for permanent residency until you've completed your studies. i think monash is a more expensive university though. so have a look around at other university sites. try these unis, their fees are lower for a lot of things: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/coursefinder/courseFind.jsp?level=UG&type=I http://vu.edu.au/library/scripts/objectifyMedia.aspx?file=pdf/570/53.pdf&siteID=4&str_title=2008 undergraduate course list.pdf this site has a list of all australian universities: http://www.australian-universities.com/list/
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