Ed

Hello Caro,

Australia and New Zealand are both amazing countries.

Your research would be very valuable.

I would suggest Australia in this case because it is a much more isolated
country and you could easily find groups of aboriginals who still live
traditionally as much as possible.

You could also apply for a research grant which could pay for your trip.
This way you could come and do your studies. All you need to do is write a
proposal.

My friend from Germany did a research project this way, and it went very
well. I would be happy to talk to you about this. My email is
[email protected]

Bye!

"Caro" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > Peter Webb a écrit :
    > > In anthropology? You are probably better asking in an anthropology
    > > newsgroup.
    > I did too. But I found it more complete if I had an australian's point
    > of view. Are you?
    > >>if life is expensive out there... etc.
    > >
    > >
    > > I would imagine that Australia is comparable to France, perhaps somewhat
    > > cheaper. And, if you are under 30, you can work quite easily.
    > By example... How much may cost a flat in a city (a month)? a diner in a
    > restaurant (not a great one), A week of food? (it's a bit too specific,
    > now, isn't it? :-D )
    > > Yes. There are many big differences between Australia and NZ. Culturally
    > > they are similar in some respects.
    > What, is NZ more savage? I'd like to find a group very special to
    > study... maybe a manual work... I'd like to work about shepherds, or
    > joiners... "Old" jobs wich are still practised.
    > > For studying Australia, Australia would seem the better choice.
    > > Try being more specific in your questions.
    > Ok!... :-)
    > This is not easy to say what I like about Australia as I don't know much
    > about it. Maybe this will be clear when I read some anthropology books
    > about the subject.
    > In an intuition, I'd say that New Zealand could interest me more. I
    > don't know why. Is there any tribe left in NZ? I might be mistaken, but
    > I thought the Maoris lived in NZ?...
    > Thank you for your answers.
    > By the way, isn't my English too weird? :-[
    > Caro.

Peter

In article <[email protected]>, ed says...
    > I would suggest Australia in this case because it is a much more isolated
    > country and you could easily find groups of aboriginals who still live
    > traditionally as much as possible.

Redfern is as good an exemplar of the traditional way as any other
location, all the better for being convenient.

Ac

Yes, there is a big difference between AUS & NZ. But since you're an
anthropologist, I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise for you. Why not visit
both, and form your own opinion?


"Caro" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > Hello,
    > It's the first time I come on this newsgroup.
    > I'm a french student in anthropology, and I would like to study about
    > Australia.
    > I would like to know if it's easy to come in the country for a student
    > who is making a research, if life is expensive out there... etc.
    > Is there a big difference between NZ and Australia?
    > Wich one is better to your opinion for someone like me?
    > Thank you for your advice!
    > Caro.


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Caro

AC a écrit :
    > Yes, there is a big difference between AUS & NZ. But since you're an
    > anthropologist, I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise for you. Why not visit
    > both, and form your own opinion?

From France it is, as you know it, a long way to Australia!... :)
So I would like to know if it would be interesting for me to think about
a future travel, a future study.

I thought about New Zealand because of the landscape (it's a bit
ridiculous to say that, but let's be honest). My vision is a wild
country and maybe some old tribes, but I know maybe it's not the truth.
That's why I'd like to know more about these countries.

Caro.

Peter

In article <[email protected]>, Caro says...
    > AC a écrit :
    > > Yes, there is a big difference between AUS & NZ. But since you're an
    > > anthropologist, I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise for you. Why not visit
    > > both, and form your own opinion?
    >
    > From France it is, as you know it, a long way to Australia!... :)
    > So I would like to know if it would be interesting for me to think about
    > a future travel, a future study.
    >
    > I thought about New Zealand because of the landscape (it's a bit
    > ridiculous to say that, but let's be honest). My vision is a wild
    > country and maybe some old tribes, but I know maybe it's not the truth.

Just how old? Human settlement in New Zealand is fairly recent. If you
want Maori living in the manner of pre-European contact, you are smack
out of luck - all you will see are canned cultural displays at places
like Rotorua.

If you want something like Whale Rider, where Maori struggle with the
loss of the ancestral ways in a new world, then you will have more luck.
Maori are proud of their heritage and will present it enthusiastically
when given a chance, but they aren't stupid - they prefer living with
modern conveniences and of course that alters lifestyle.

    > That's why I'd like to know more about these countries.

You want scenery, go to New Zealand. You want tribal living, ancient
rituals, alien chants, primitive culture, hunting and gathering, go to
England and watch the football.