Should I be an exchange student in Australia?
I'm 15 and i live in san diego. I really want to be an exchange student and at first i wanted to go to Italy but I dont speak the language (i'm taking spanish at school...i barely know that though). I was thinking Australia because the seasons are opposite from here and my councelor told me it would be way different than here. I know i wouldnt be learning a new language but theres a lot more reasons to be an exchange student than that. Oh and I was thinking of being there for a semester of school...or just during summer. what do you think?? being an exchange student doesnt mean you have to switch with someone. i was planning on going and staying there, and no one would live with my family.
Studying Abroad - 8 Answers
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No. Australia is like America's bastard brother. Go Third World for a real experience.
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Australia would be a great place to visit but, unfortunately, that would mean some poor Australian would have to take your place in USA.
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My daugther went there. It is an awfully long plane ride. She got horribly sunburnt. It was very expensive. she missed her family, so no, I'd say stay closer to home. She went for 2 weeks at Christmas time.
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If you adapt well to new situations and know you wouldn't get too homesick, I say go for it!! I spent three weeks in Italy and loved it, and I've always wanted to go to Australia. If your parents are reluctant about it, see about going for just a few weeks in the summer before going an entire semester. It would be a great experience and look good on a college app.
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no , i think you go Third World for a real experience.Such as Argentina ( Spainish ) , Africa ( Spainish , English , French , Portuguese ) , or Southeast Asian .
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Well if you study abroad I say do a little reading on some countries on wikipedia. As for "3rd world countries"...they are not even called that anymore...developing countries, I would seriously consider what you would be doing there. If this is your first time living a broad, go to a country that you feel that you would enjoy. I recommend England, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, or Japan.
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Check out the Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students. You lose a year of high school but if you wait until college you will receive college credit and it looks good on your resume. It costs from $3000 to $10000 plus your parents have to send you $200 per month or more. Sexual predators have been approved as host parents because fingerprint criminal checks are not done. Don't be surprised that criminals lie about their real names so their criminal past is not revealed. So I think it is too dangerous and you should wait until college.
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I'm an international student in Australia, I think it's a wonderful idea. I was afraid just as you, now I'm happy I'm doing it. Once you make a few good friends, you be fine and you'll love it sooo much.. Go for it :)
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
I want to be an exchange student to Australia?
I want to be an exchange student to Australia?
Ive always loved Australia and want to get out and experience something new before my senior year of high school arrives. I want to go to Australia and stay with a host family for the month option Im a bit scared since its a pretty big thing to do, does anyone recommend going or not, or even have stories that will give me the final push to a decision anything helps! :)
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Well, Being an Aussie there is much to do.. You can go down to the creek and shoot some crocs, chase Emus down the main street (They're pretty quick). OR You can ride 'Roos to school. Best fun out!
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Ok that person above me is joking.. unless they live in the outback. In which case they probably wouldn't have the internet. They don't ride roos to school, they don't shoot crocodiles, and there AREN'T emus in the main streets! I'm from New Zealand which in case you didn't know is just across the ditch from Aussie, and I have been there about 5 times myself. It's very hot there, so be prepared for hot weather! I think you should go, it will be a fun experience and what have you got to lose? You will have to decide what part of Aus to go to, all the states have something different to offer. I suggest you go to Queensland [Brisbane] or Sydney or maybe Melbourne, as they are the most well known and have the most things to do. Have fun and good luck with your decision! <3 Hope I helped you a little
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Ive always loved Australia and want to get out and experience something new before my senior year of high school arrives. I want to go to Australia and stay with a host family for the month option Im a bit scared since its a pretty big thing to do, does anyone recommend going or not, or even have stories that will give me the final push to a decision anything helps! :)
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Well, Being an Aussie there is much to do.. You can go down to the creek and shoot some crocs, chase Emus down the main street (They're pretty quick). OR You can ride 'Roos to school. Best fun out!
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Ok that person above me is joking.. unless they live in the outback. In which case they probably wouldn't have the internet. They don't ride roos to school, they don't shoot crocodiles, and there AREN'T emus in the main streets! I'm from New Zealand which in case you didn't know is just across the ditch from Aussie, and I have been there about 5 times myself. It's very hot there, so be prepared for hot weather! I think you should go, it will be a fun experience and what have you got to lose? You will have to decide what part of Aus to go to, all the states have something different to offer. I suggest you go to Queensland [Brisbane] or Sydney or maybe Melbourne, as they are the most well known and have the most things to do. Have fun and good luck with your decision! <3 Hope I helped you a little
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Monday, January 7, 2013
How can I obtain visitor visa for Australia from England? I have Student visa of UK for another 3 years.?
How can I obtain visitor visa for Australia from England? I have Student visa of UK for another 3 years.?
I'm a Sri Lankan student currently studying in the UK. I want to visit Australia in coming December. How to obtain Australian visa from UK? and how much will it cost?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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You will need to get a tourist visa (subclass 676) which needs to be applied for in person or by mail. Citizen of Sri Lanka cannot apply for the visa online. http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/676/apply-person.htm .. The application needs to be lodged at the Australian High Commission in London. http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/u/united-kingdom/ .. The application involves a fee of AU$105 or £65. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/990i/tourist.htm ..
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You'll need to go to the Australian High Commission in London.
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I'm a Sri Lankan student currently studying in the UK. I want to visit Australia in coming December. How to obtain Australian visa from UK? and how much will it cost?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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You will need to get a tourist visa (subclass 676) which needs to be applied for in person or by mail. Citizen of Sri Lanka cannot apply for the visa online. http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/676/apply-person.htm .. The application needs to be lodged at the Australian High Commission in London. http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/u/united-kingdom/ .. The application involves a fee of AU$105 or £65. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/990i/tourist.htm ..
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You'll need to go to the Australian High Commission in London.
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
I'm going to Australia on a student visa next year and had recently got a nose job done.?
I'm going to Australia on a student visa next year and had recently got a nose job done.?
In fact i look almost like a different person than the one in my passport.Will i have any problems now? Are there any immigration rules that i need to fulfill??..Please let me know, i'm in a hurry!
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Bring additional forms of ID, and try giving your local passport office a call to see what they think.
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what's a nose piercing got to do with immigration..as long as your legal fight the challenges in life... ans mine http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlTaqEGYr0pEQJPeoctRn97g5gt.;_ylv=3?qid=20081216014050AAAsFEs
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well the best thing you could do is phone up the passport agencies and see if they will give you a new picture, or you could phone up the airline and see if it is a problem and if it is one then ask them how to resolve the problem
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Oooo where are you coming from...and what airport? Sydney.?..YAY for sydney! Can't you update your photo? Just dont bring food and fruit and dnt take food off the plane etc...
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You won't have a problem here, they might look at you twice, but I'm sure you will be ok.....My passport photo was totally different to the way I looked at the time I was travelling. I had permed hair in photo and fatter. when I actually went abroad, I had straight hair and weighed 10kgs lighter. Go Figure.....
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