Katherine, a student from Belgium,
needed a change in her life, so she decided to study in Australia. She was good
at French but was unable to speak English, so she opted for the English
language study in a Sydney school for 18 months. Given the need to pay for
transportation, food and a place to live, she accepted a job as a cleaning
assistant. Now, she is planning to take Business Studies course at CQ
University.
“What I like the most about
Australia is safety, another advantage is public transport and it fascinates me
that society has a relationship with nature…. I did some research and Australia
was my first choice for studying,” Katherine.
For many people like Katherine,
Australia is one of the first options that come to mind when they think about
studying abroad; that is why it is not strange that in this country around 20%
of the students of higher education are foreigners, a figure that made
Australia the country with the highest concentration of international students
in the world.
Australia is listed as one of the
best countries to live in the world. This nation has the safest cities in the
world, in addition to providing a high quality of life and great study offers.
However, when you want to emigrate and study there, the same question always
arises: “Will it be a good investment for my future?”
Here are some facts that can help you choose Australia as your study destination:
Scholarships
Looking to keep things the same way,
the government and some universities in the country grant more than 200 million
dollars (Australian) in scholarships for international students with high
academic performance. So, if you get to work, you can claim some of that sum
for you.
Top Ranking Universities and a Good Educational Environment
According to the QSRanking,
there are around seven Australian universities in the top 100 and many more are
there in the top 300. It means the environment for education is quite
competitive. Educational institutes try to come with up with the best
practices, courses and programs in order to remain ahead of the competition.
Employment
Money is the single most factor that
affects and concerns international students all over the globe. The unemployment
rate in Australia is well below 10%, which means it is easy to get a job if you
seek one. Current minimum wage stands at $18.29 an hour and one can make a
decent living (as a student) working part-time.
Beaches and Nature
If you love nature, you will
absolutely love Australia. There are great beaches, scenic natural landscapes
and unique wildlife. There are thousands of places that you can visit and have
a great time.
Public Transport
Australia has a well-established
public transportation network. So, you live in suburbs and still reach your
workplace or college in the city center with comfort and ease. According to
the 2015 Fare
Benchmarking Report by Brisbane-based consultancy Nine Squared,
capital cities of Australia are ahead of London, New York, Berlin and Paris in
most affordable places for public transport.
Hence, Australia is a great study
destination where you can meet a lot of different people and where you would
want to travel to different places.
The American author Mark Twain put
it best when he said: “Traveling is fatal to prejudice, fanaticism and
narrow-mindedness.” In a world that is more connected than ever, open
appreciation and understanding of other cultures are essential.
The friends you meet in the
Australian universities will be part of your network for life. Along with the
creation of rewarding personal friendships, the connections you make are the
most valuable asset you can have in your professional life. Wherever your
career takes you, having international connections can open the door to
unexpected opportunities. As the saying goes, “it’s not what you know, it’s who
you know”.
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