Sunday, July 14, 2013
What would be the easiest route for a future postgrad student to relocate from Australia to London?
What would be the easiest route for a future postgrad student to relocate from Australia to London?
A sudden strong impulse to move to London has taken wing and I'd like to explore every possible option available. Applying for scholarships I presume would aid the process greatly; could anybody guide me on this? Maestro: Thou protest to much, methinks! Anyway, if you don't have anything useful to say *points to the exit door*. Thanks for the link, Maestro. :-)
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EDIT: What you'd have to do is look up your university of choice in London. For example, Imperial College has an entire office dealing with quandaries such as yours; here's the link http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/students/international I would also question the office about scholarships and aid, though I'm not sure they would grant these to international students. You'd probably have a better chance getting money through some Australian organization promoting international study, or something like that. Bottom Line: Decide which school in London would be for you and contact that school for information. I think this is one of those things you can't simply Google. Best of Luck.
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Phone Qantas or British Airways Dragonfly.... You know you could use your own wings to go half way. Way Way back we went Melbourne, Denpasar, Bangkok, Amsterdam and a couple of other stops along the way.... both have excellent service too. Best Wishes. Dragonfly ....>^o^ooo! Mars Mission.
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Why? Do you think you will get a better quality of life here? You do realise that Australia has one of the fastest growing economies right now, while sadly the UK is slowing down. I'm not saying don't travel: please come and visit and try for an internship, but life is not a bed of roses and the grass this side of the world is not greener. The only thing that will really speed the process is determination, ability and hard work. ( ps- I don't know what's wrong with Maestro!)
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It's fairly simple for a young Australian to get a two-year work visa for the United Kingdom since it's a Commonwealth country. You can go through an organization like the one linked below or get the visa on your own. It's much more challenging to find a steady job with a salary that is substantial enough to support yourself and live decently in London. Many who go there on "working holiday" visas wind up living in youth hostels or way out in zones 5 or 6 because they can't afford a flat in central London. It's a staggeringly expensive city that can a joy to live in or a misery depending on your finances, friends, and outlook. The most stable route would be to get a professional job with an international company and request a transfer to their London branch in a few years. My cousin in London is engaged to an Australian girl who works for Deloitte Touche, and she's had a much more enjoyable experience than most others her age. She's 25 and had worked for the Sydney branch for a couple of years before requesting the transfer to London. The company foot the bill for her relocation costs and paid for her first few months in London. Don't move to London impulsively unless you have the funds to cover your living fees without immediate employment. You should also have sufficient funds to supplement a subpar income. Land a job before you embark, or have something sturdy lined up. Write to temp agencies in the city and see if they're taking anyone with your qualifications. Look on job sites. If you're just wanting a lighthearted job look into working for a company like Lush, The Body Shop, Starbucks or STA that have branches everywhere. If you worked for an Australian location for a while you'd probably have a better chance of getting a position in a London location since you'd already have the training. You might also want to consider an academic fellowship. I don't know quite how they work. My mom had one when she came to the US from London, but she is a specialized doctor so there were special circumstances. I do think you should try to live abroad at some point in your 20s or early 30s because the opportunity to won't be as reachable once you're older. There are youth visa programs for New Zealand, Australia, Canada, South Africa, the US, and various other countries, but most are restricted to people under the age of 35 or 30. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may! Gather them wisely, though. I hope to live in Paris for a year or two when I'm your age. London is appealing to me as well since I have family in the city and surrounding areas. I think you'd have fun if you carefully constructed your experience there. A lot of Australian expats live in the city, and they seem to be a friendly, welcoming bunch. There is this chain of Australian-owned pubs and clubs called the Walkabout where a lot of expats like to mingle, and one of the locations is in a former church on Shaftsbury. The vibe is cornier than a cornhusk, but sort of fun, and they let me party with them when I was 14-15. Hmm. Maybe that's a negative, actually. Anyway. Check it out if you go there! The building itself is really interesting. There are a ton of websites with information about moving abroad or going on a "working holiday" so do begin gathering your research. Best of luck! ~ skylark : )
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