WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA?

Why Australia?

Australia is fast becoming a preferred destination in terms of education among Nepali students. Currently, this "land of kangaroos" attracts the third largest number of international students in the English-speaking world after the USA and the UK. In some countries Australia is the first choice of study destination. 

Australia offers an educational experience that makes a real difference. It provides a unique kind of education and a learning style that encourages one to be innovative, creative and think independently. Graduates from Australia are very successful in finding jobs and hold prominent positions worldwide. Additionally, they are readily accepted for postgraduate study at leading international universities. 

Australia is a dynamic, vibrant country with energetic, friendly people. Multicultural Australia is English-speaking and a safe and friendly society in which students can learn and travel freely. 

Australia also offers excellent value for money and a standard of living that is among the highest in the world. Living expenses and tuition costs in Australia are considerably less expensive than the UK and USA. The other advantages for this country in the Asia Pacific Rim include paid internships while studying. 

Let us explore why Australia now has around 38,4000 international students from over 140 countries in disciplines at every level of education, including short-term English language courses, Bachelor and Masters Degrees right through to Doctoral Degrees. 

I have outlined few facts about Australia: 

• Australia is the world’s 13th largest economy and has the world’s fifth-highest per capita income. 
• Australia’s best-known achievers have won fifteen Nobel Prizes and the scientists have invented the following: 
• The black box flight recorder 
• The antibiotic drug, Penicillin 
• Anthrax vaccine 
• The bionic ear 
• The electronic heart pacemaker 
• The Combine/Sunshine harvester 
• Google maps 
• Internet Wi-Fi 
• The electronic heart pacemaker 
• Ultrasound  etc. 
• Of the 39 universities in Australia, there were four universities ranked in the top 100 of the 2011 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, including two in the top 50.  A further two were ranked in the top 200. 
• Almost one in four Australians was born overseas. You will meet people from all corners of the globe who have settled in Australia – from Europe and Asia, to Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. 
• The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2011 World’s Most Livable Cities Survey ranked four Australian capital cities in the top 10 places in the world in which to live. Melbourne ranked No.1 as the World’s most livable city. Sydney ranked 6th, Adelaide ranked 9th and Perth ranked 10th. 
• Australia has many sites listed on the UN World Heritage List including Kakadu National Park, Sydney Opera House, Great Barrier Reef and the Tasmanian Wilderness area. 

Australia offers an educational experience that makes a real difference. It provides a unique kind of education and a learning style that encourages one to be innovative, creative and think independently. Graduates from Australia are very successful in finding jobs and hold prominent positions worldwide. Additionally, they are readily accepted for postgraduate study at leading international universities. 

Pack for Australia: Ultimate Australia Packing List

1. Official documents
2. Clothes
3. Kitchen, toiletries and medicines
4. Electronic items and Stationery.

 1. Official Documents:Make sure you do this first after visa stamped in your passport, its very important that you bring your official documents for study and other personal information documents which you need during your studies in Australia. Make sure you take multiple photo copies of the below list and take them along with originals. I strongly advice you leave 2 copies with your parents back at home which will make list easy even if you lose it. If you have time please attest all the documents from notary public. · Passport (check that your passport is valid for the total duration of your study program in Australia) · Offer letter, Acceptance letter, Confirmation of Enrollment Letter (eCoE) and any other formal documentation sent to you from your institution (eg. Scholarship letter etc.) · Documents outlining your academic history which may include your transcripts, educational and work qualifications, reference letters and course outlines if you hope to gain credit for your previous study. · Formal identification papers (eg. Birth Certificate, Proof of Citizenship, valid drivers license and credit cards) · Medical and immunisation records (in English if possible) · Receipts of valuable new goods · Legal documents which you may need in Australia. · Certified copies of your passport (put a copy in your luggage) · A valid Drivers License and/or an International Drivers License if you think you will be driving in Australia. · Experience certificate from your pervious employee (if any). · Any certification related to your degree or job ( e.g. C++, Java, etc) · Bank loan offer letter. · IELTS mark sheet. · Passport size photo ( At least 24 – Its expensive in Australia and same time you need that) · Books in DVD ( Please remember this step, it will save lot of weight)

2. Clothes:Australian weather is bit nicer in summer and bit cold especially May – September. I recommend you to pack sensibly keeping in mind that you are going to face all different season. Remember university culture is totally different and you can go to university with just t-shirt and jeans. List: Jeans, T-shirts, Formal wear, Suit, under garments, belts, shorts, hangers, thermal wear, jumpers (sweater), gloves, shoes (formal and casual), socks, polish, handkerchief , towels, toilet foot wear Other items: Pillow covers, bed spread, locks and keys, and traveler pillow.

3. Kitchen, toiletries and medicines: I know you might think its funny that I have listed kitchen, toiletries, and medicines but everything is expensive in Australia. Until you get your part time job you need to make sure that you reduce your spending as much as you can. That was the reason I have included Kitchen, toiletries and medicines here. Kitchen list: Plates (Buy Microwaveable) , Glasses, electric or pressure cooker, storage container, knives, chopping board, spoons and forks, instant noodles (very important), instant rice mix (very important), cooking bowl and pan (Important). Toiletries: Deodorant spray, perfume ( for girls), tooth brushes, tooth pastes, moisture cream, shaving cream, oil, shaving machine, razors, face wash, lip guard, combs, sunscreen lotion, room refresher, detergents and any other item in your list. Medicines: Before you buy any medicines you visit your family doctor and get a prescription of medicines that you take (If you have any chronic illness or breathing problem or other ailments). You can also take tablets or syrups for common ailments like cold, cough, indigestion etc as per your requirement (duration of your stay, how susceptible you are to getting ill etc). Remember at all times that its wise to get a prescription for all the medicines that you bring. List: Cold and Cough tablets, Flu tablets, If you are using lens please bring at least 2 pairs, If you are using glass please bring at least 2 pairs, any allergy tablets, and any other item which I missed.

4. Electronic items and stationery:

For electronic goods first check voltage information and match with Australian voltage but in most case you will be fine. If you already got your electronic items then its fine but don’t buy any new items before you start to Australia. I recommend you to buy any electronic items in Australia as it covers warranty and everything. Remember fixing electronic goods in Australia is bit pain and expensive, so if you planned to buy new laptops, IPod, Mp3, etc, better buy in Australia. I will write a post about buying laptop in Australia which will help you to plan yourself. List: Mobile, Laptop ( if you already got ), Alarm clock (if necessary), rechargeable batteries, Camera, International adapter plug , calculator, software CD, watch and any other item you need.. Stationery: Staplers and pins, pens and pencils, sharpeners, erasers, scales, bell pins, sticky notes, note books, highlighters, and any other item you need.

                      Source: JTAVS

Manchester Uniteds Rookie Ben Amos ready for chelsea challenge

Ben Amos is on standby for the biggest game of his life against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. United’s 21-year-old third choice keeper’s last senior away outing for the Reds was at Aldershot but he is now primed for another SOS call in London. The Macclesfield-born keeper came to Sir Alex Ferguson’s rescue against Stoke City on Tuesday night when the champions were struck by a double injury blow the day before the match. Anders Lindegaard was KO’d in Monday’s pre-match training session and left Carrington on crutches and then Fergie revealed that David de Gea, too, had picked up an injury towards the end of the workout. Both were ruled out of the Stoke match and Amos was drafted in for his Premier League debut. Prior to his Aldershot Carling Cup match in October he did play at Elland Road against Leeds in the previous round but the rest of his four first team appearances have been in the home comforts of Old Trafford. But having kept a clean sheet against Stoke, Amos believes he is capable of gatecrashing Lindegaard and De Gea’s duel for the No 1 shirt. “It felt really good to keep a clean sheet on my Premier League debut. I have been waiting a long time for an opportunity this season and, thankfully, it has come. I like to think I made the most of it,” said Ben. “I have been ready all season. I feel I am ready to play at this level. “It has been kind of frustrating that these chances don’t come around. But you have to be ready when something like that happens and you are thrown straight in. “I just played my own game. There were a few nerves but I think that is healthy. I had a few little nerves before I went out but I played my own game. “All I can do is keep a clean sheet and play the best I can when I get a chance. You have to do the best you can. It is the manager who makes the decisions and all I can do is put pressure on the other two in training and take any chance I get.” Apart from a routine save and collecting a few crosses, Amos’s big-time bow was a sedate one. “In a sense, I wanted more to do but then there is a temptation to go and chase things,” he added. “You see a lot of keepers with not much experience who go chasing things to try and make an impact and there is no need to do. “That is what I had in my head. Obviously I wanted to be positive with any decision. “I had to be positive about them but I wasn’t going to chase anything I didn’t need to and I think I got that right.”

Source: http://menmedia.co.uk