AUFB: August 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

i am an international student in australia. i have good listening skills but have have problems with speaking?

i am an international student in australia. i have good listening skills but have have problems with speaking?
and i may sound or look rude from the outside because i can't talk and express myself as much as i could in my own language. it is quite depressing sometimes. does anyone feel the same way? people who have english as their first language or have no problems with speaking english fluently can answer too.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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a lot of international students feel the same way. its hard to communicate if you're put in a place where people speak fluent english when english is not your first or second language. what annoys me more is that when you can speak the language fluently but then when you speak to someone who speaks english really fast, you become speechless. don't worry. you'll eventually get used to speaking the language. it just takes time. going to english language classes might also help but its a little expensive.
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I've felt the same way when I was living in another country (non-English). You are not alone! I think a good way to overcome your speaking issue would be to get an english speaking boyfriend/girlfriend or to see if you can get a language buddy. Your university/college might be able to help you with this. A buddy would be able to help you not only with language and friendship, but will also help you to better understand the local culture. You should not pay anyone for this service, but you could offer your buddy help learning your language, culture or even cooking your home national food. Good luck!

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Who will support me for 200,000 aud student loan in australia?

Who will support me for 200,000 aud student loan in australia?
Dear Friends! I need someone to support me for this loan.I have gotten my acceptance offer in the field of medicine from one of australian universities.Is there any organisation in australia to lend loans to students? Is there any organisation which for its need want to lend loan and after graduation that person work for that organisation? THANK YOU
Personal Finance - 2 Answers
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I've got five on it!
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What r u tryin to do here? u want: 1- Saudian GF or 2- British GF or 3- Syrian GF or 4- Australian bride or 5- 200,000

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

I'm an underage international student in Western Australia. May i apply for my job license?

I'm an underage international student in Western Australia. May i apply for my job license?
I'm 16 year-old. I'm from Malaysia and now studying in Perth, Western Australia. May i have my job license to do a part time job and make some pocket money?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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no you dont have too, just make sure your not here illegally. Try to apply for work at Myer, Kmart , Target as the pay is good and you dont have to work too hard! btw i am 16 and from Perth, WA too
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you will have to apply to the immigration department for that http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/working_while_studying/how-to-apply.htm

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

What would be the avg. earning for a foreign student working in part time in Australia?

What would be the avg. earning for a foreign student working in part time in Australia?
Hello, here is the scenario I am a computer graduate in a south Asian country, and I am trying to get admission in masters in Australia, I just want to know if I work in part time there along with my masters studies, than what can be the basic amount I would be earning? I have also done CCNA, would that help me getting a better job in Australia?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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The employment situation in IT in Australia is currently not at all good. You will not have an easy time finding a job that uses your IT skills, even with CCNA ( which many networking professionals have anyway and still can't find jobs). Because employment in IT is currently very tight ( and has been for quite a few years in many IT fields), you need to consider that you might have to work in menial jobs such as taxi driving, cleaning etc. In either case, do not rely on part time employment income to cover your living and study costs. You will simply not be able to earn enough for that. At best, if you are working around 20 hours per week ( I think this is the maximum that you will be permitted to work during semester), then you will be earning roughly around $18,000 - $20,000 per year. You main obstacle in "getting a better job" will be that you are not born in Australia and are an overseas student. It will be tough. Very tough. Hope this helps.
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The min amount you will be paid is around $14 an hour - after taxes etc it will be around $11 per hour - so 20 hours will give you around $220 a week or $440 a fortnight after taxes. The average shared accommodation rent in Sydney is around $180 per week not including gas, electricity, phone etc. So you will need to have an alternative source of income to survive while you are studying here.

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