Studying in Australia.......
Jan 23rd 2006, 12:45 pm
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Studying in Australia.......
Hello everyone! This is my first post as i am a new member.
The situation is this...My Mum, Dad and I are hopefully moving to Griffith, NSW within the next couple of months, just waiting for the Visa to be officially accepted! I really want to study over there but I'm so confused about how i go about it! I'm sure i need to apply for an additional student Visa or something. If i do manage to study over there it will probably only be at college level, the price of studying in Aus is mental! I'm only 18 and still a bit clueless about what i want to do with my life too, so that's not a big help either! I'm going to need a job or a loan to cover those fees....but HOW DO I DO IT?!
I'd appreciate any help you can give!
Laura x
The situation is this...My Mum, Dad and I are hopefully moving to Griffith, NSW within the next couple of months, just waiting for the Visa to be officially accepted! I really want to study over there but I'm so confused about how i go about it! I'm sure i need to apply for an additional student Visa or something. If i do manage to study over there it will probably only be at college level, the price of studying in Aus is mental! I'm only 18 and still a bit clueless about what i want to do with my life too, so that's not a big help either! I'm going to need a job or a loan to cover those fees....but HOW DO I DO IT?!
I'd appreciate any help you can give!
Laura x
Jan 23rd 2006, 1:10 pm
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Re: Studying in Australia.......
Originally Posted by charades
Hello everyone! This is my first post as i am a new member.
The situation is this...My Mum, Dad and I are hopefully moving to Griffith, NSW within the next couple of months, just waiting for the Visa to be officially accepted! I really want to study over there but I'm so confused about how i go about it! I'm sure i need to apply for an additional student Visa or something. If i do manage to study over there it will probably only be at college level, the price of studying in Aus is mental! I'm only 18 and still a bit clueless about what i want to do with my life too, so that's not a big help either! I'm going to need a job or a loan to cover those fees....but HOW DO I DO IT?!
I'd appreciate any help you can give!
Laura x
The situation is this...My Mum, Dad and I are hopefully moving to Griffith, NSW within the next couple of months, just waiting for the Visa to be officially accepted! I really want to study over there but I'm so confused about how i go about it! I'm sure i need to apply for an additional student Visa or something. If i do manage to study over there it will probably only be at college level, the price of studying in Aus is mental! I'm only 18 and still a bit clueless about what i want to do with my life too, so that's not a big help either! I'm going to need a job or a loan to cover those fees....but HOW DO I DO IT?!
I'd appreciate any help you can give!
Laura x
Jan 23rd 2006, 1:43 pm
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Re: Studying in Australia.......
Hello,
Here's something that might help.
www-study-in-australia.org
Regards,
Draven
Here's something that might help.
www-study-in-australia.org
Regards,
Draven
Feb 15th 2006, 9:18 pm
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Re: Studying in Australia.......
Originally Posted by WendyC
What type of Visa have you all applied for?
Feb 15th 2006, 11:40 pm
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Re: Studying in Australia.......
Originally Posted by charades
The visa is a 457 business visa which allows my mum, my dad and myself to live and work in australia. Or so i think! Hehe, i know i'd have to apply for a separate student visa, but i'm thinking maybe now i should work for a while to get some money in the bank and tobecome a citizen before blowing it on an education!
Ask on the immigration forum, if you've not already done so. Being on a temporary visa is going to make your life much more complicated and may even mean you can't stay in Australia long term, even if your parents manage to do so.
Out of interest, why are your parents not applying for a permanent visa instead? (eg ENS or RSMS).
Feb 17th 2006, 3:54 pm
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thanks for the info! In reply to your question, my mum found out about the whole Australia thing in the 'nursing standard' magasine, where there was an advert for nurses who wanted to live and work in Australia. I think the company is called HealthStaff recruitment. Anyway, to cut a long story short, my mum cannot apply for a permanent visa just yet becuae she does not have 3 years post graduate nursing experience (she only has 2), so we're going in on a temporary one until we can apply for a permanent one!
Originally Posted by JAJ
Ask on the immigration forum, if you've not already done so. Being on a temporary visa is going to make your life much more complicated and may even mean you can't stay in Australia long term, even if your parents manage to do so.
Out of interest, why are your parents not applying for a permanent visa instead? (eg ENS or RSMS).
Out of interest, why are your parents not applying for a permanent visa instead? (eg ENS or RSMS).
Feb 17th 2006, 4:12 pm
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[QUOTE=charades]Hello everyone! This is my first post as i am a new member.
The situation is this...My Mum, Dad and I are hopefully moving to Griffith, NSW within the next couple of months, just waiting for the Visa to be officially accepted! I really want to study over there but I'm so confused about how i go about it! I'm sure i need to apply for an additional student Visa or something. If i do manage to study over there it will probably only be at college level, the price of studying in Aus is mental! I'm only 18 and still a bit clueless about what i want to do with my life too, so that's not a big help either! I'm going to need a job or a loan to cover those fees....but HOW DO I DO IT?!
Hi Laura,
How weird, Griffith is not the largest of towns but my husband is also moving there within the next month to take up a job at Barrters(poultry company. I am also a nurse and specialise in intensive Care. However, my daughter (16, yr 11) and I are going to Brisbane to further her education as she wants to carry on with school so she can go to college after graduation. If you do wish to go to college/uni, Wagga Wagga has an excellent campus. It's about 2 hours drive from Griffith. Not sure about the fees though. I'm sure if you e-mail them, they'll be able to give you some advice.
Good Luck!!
The situation is this...My Mum, Dad and I are hopefully moving to Griffith, NSW within the next couple of months, just waiting for the Visa to be officially accepted! I really want to study over there but I'm so confused about how i go about it! I'm sure i need to apply for an additional student Visa or something. If i do manage to study over there it will probably only be at college level, the price of studying in Aus is mental! I'm only 18 and still a bit clueless about what i want to do with my life too, so that's not a big help either! I'm going to need a job or a loan to cover those fees....but HOW DO I DO IT?!
Hi Laura,
How weird, Griffith is not the largest of towns but my husband is also moving there within the next month to take up a job at Barrters(poultry company. I am also a nurse and specialise in intensive Care. However, my daughter (16, yr 11) and I are going to Brisbane to further her education as she wants to carry on with school so she can go to college after graduation. If you do wish to go to college/uni, Wagga Wagga has an excellent campus. It's about 2 hours drive from Griffith. Not sure about the fees though. I'm sure if you e-mail them, they'll be able to give you some advice.
Good Luck!!
Feb 17th 2006, 5:37 pm
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Re: Studying in Australia.......
[QUOTE=Louise M]
hi louise,
i have sent you a pm
Originally Posted by charades
Hello everyone! This is my first post as i am a new member.
The situation is this...My Mum, Dad and I are hopefully moving to Griffith, NSW within the next couple of months, just waiting for the Visa to be officially accepted! I really want to study over there but I'm so confused about how i go about it! I'm sure i need to apply for an additional student Visa or something. If i do manage to study over there it will probably only be at college level, the price of studying in Aus is mental! I'm only 18 and still a bit clueless about what i want to do with my life too, so that's not a big help either! I'm going to need a job or a loan to cover those fees....but HOW DO I DO IT?!
Hi Laura,
How weird, Griffith is not the largest of towns but my husband is also moving there within the next month to take up a job at Barrters(poultry company. I am also a nurse and specialise in intensive Care. However, my daughter (16, yr 11) and I are going to Brisbane to further her education as she wants to carry on with school so she can go to college after graduation. If you do wish to go to college/uni, Wagga Wagga has an excellent campus. It's about 2 hours drive from Griffith. Not sure about the fees though. I'm sure if you e-mail them, they'll be able to give you some advice.
Good Luck!!
The situation is this...My Mum, Dad and I are hopefully moving to Griffith, NSW within the next couple of months, just waiting for the Visa to be officially accepted! I really want to study over there but I'm so confused about how i go about it! I'm sure i need to apply for an additional student Visa or something. If i do manage to study over there it will probably only be at college level, the price of studying in Aus is mental! I'm only 18 and still a bit clueless about what i want to do with my life too, so that's not a big help either! I'm going to need a job or a loan to cover those fees....but HOW DO I DO IT?!
Hi Laura,
How weird, Griffith is not the largest of towns but my husband is also moving there within the next month to take up a job at Barrters(poultry company. I am also a nurse and specialise in intensive Care. However, my daughter (16, yr 11) and I are going to Brisbane to further her education as she wants to carry on with school so she can go to college after graduation. If you do wish to go to college/uni, Wagga Wagga has an excellent campus. It's about 2 hours drive from Griffith. Not sure about the fees though. I'm sure if you e-mail them, they'll be able to give you some advice.
Good Luck!!
i have sent you a pm
Feb 17th 2006, 5:51 pm
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Re: Studying in Australia.......
If you decide to study on the Gold Coast at Bond, Griffith, QU or Southern Cross we may be able to help - we run a great program in conjunction with StudyGoldCoast to assist new students. www.goldcoastsmile.com/smile_package_for_students.htm
If I can be of any help, please let me know.
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Feb 17th 2006, 5:57 pm
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Re: Studying in Australia.......
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
If you decide to study on the Gold Coast at Bond, Griffith, QU or Southern Cross we may be able to help - we run a great program in conjunction with StudyGoldCoast to assist new students. www.goldcoastsmile.com/smile_package_for_students.htm
If I can be of any help, please let me know.
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THANKS FOR THAT, SHE IS UNSURE WHAT SHE WANTS/CAN DO YET.
wILL SHE NEED TO APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA WHEN SHE GETS OUT THERE.
DEBBIE
Feb 17th 2006, 6:04 pm
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PM on it's way Debbie.
Originally Posted by Louise M
hi louise,
i have sent you a pm
i have sent you a pm
PM on it's way Debbie.
Feb 17th 2006, 6:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
If you decide to study on the Gold Coast at Bond, Griffith, QU or Southern Cross we may be able to help - we run a great program in conjunction with StudyGoldCoast to assist new students. www.goldcoastsmile.com/smile_package_for_students.htm
If I can be of any help, please let me know.
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If I can be of any help, please let me know.
Claire
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Thank you Claire!
Louise x
Feb 17th 2006, 6:41 pm
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Originally Posted by debbo
THIS IS LAURAS MUM HERE,
THANKS FOR THAT, SHE IS UNSURE WHAT SHE WANTS/CAN DO YET.
wILL SHE NEED TO APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA WHEN SHE GETS OUT THERE.
DEBBIE
THANKS FOR THAT, SHE IS UNSURE WHAT SHE WANTS/CAN DO YET.
wILL SHE NEED TO APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA WHEN SHE GETS OUT THERE.
DEBBIE
We are not migration agents so cannot advise on your question, however if you check our TRUSTED company page, http://www.goldcoastsmile.com/tried_...s_students.htm, here you will find some invaluable resources including organisations that will be able to assist you. I would 100% recommend you email our partner StudyGoldCoast [email protected] for guidance.
We specialise in "looking after" students primarily from overseas or other states. We offer a full support system throughout their time at Uni on the Gold Coast, and even can offer work experience placements and the like. We ensure that the student is comfortable, happy and can relax into their new life in a friendly, family based environment!
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