Studying and Living in Australia and New Zealand

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Title: Studying and Living in Australia and New Zealand

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Studying and Living in Australia and New Zealand
EC Boston 24th of November 2009

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Cultural Characteristics
NZ
AUS
UK
USA

Although they are technically located closer to
Asia, they consider themselves Europeans.
Hospitable people but they take a while to warm
up. Both New Zealanders (Kiwis) and Australians
(Aussies) are friendly but uncomfortable with
physical contact or PDA.
Extremely helpful
Kiwis and Aussies bully each other when at home
but are best friends when abroad.
Cities are very cosmopolitan
Extremely racist history, still needs to be
sorted out. Integration of indigenous people is a
continuous struggle. Racism is still a problem.
Sexism is almost non-existent
They are very well traveled and educated. Most of
them will be able to place your country in a map

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Same Language, Different Words
Australia
USA

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International Education Outline
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2000
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2004
4th
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2009 AU13.7 billion
2nd
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Education is Australia's second largest export
industry, international enrolments made up 18 of
total revenues for Australian universities and
25 of total student enrolments in higher
education.

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Requirements to study in Australia/NZ

1.Be accepted to study a full time course at an
educational institution in Australia. You will
have to ask the University for your Confirmation
of Enrolment (CoE) to apply for the visa.
2.Complete health requirements and you may have
to do a health check and sometimes provide an
X-ray and HIV test.
3.Get health insurance for international
students. In Australia, it is called Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC). The cost is
sometimes included in your tuition fee invoice.
4.Fulfill proof that you have the required
finances to cover your living cost in Australia.
Sometimes you have to provide a proof of
sufficient finance support for your study and
living cost AU19.000/year
5.Pass the IELTS (International English Language
Testing System) score required for your course.
6. A police certificate.

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Advantages of Studying in Australia and New
Zealand

How easy it is.
Cheaper AU10-15K per year vs US25K. Also,
living expenses are significantly cheaper
You will be allowed to work 20hrs per week and
your spouse will be allowed to work unlimited
hours. In NZ youll be allowed to work full time
during the student holidays.
The country, the people, the cultural experience
The weather, when compared to Boston
Safety
Strong student unions

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Disadvantages of Studying in Australia and New
Zealand

Accent and language differences.
Animosity of Australians and New Zealanders
towards International students
Australian student visa is the most expensive in
the world
If you are on a Ph.D program you will have to pay
fees.
Overseas students pay taxes, are considered
Australian residents for taxation purposes, pay
GST etc. Still, Overseas Student Health Cover
(OSHC) is required.
In New Zealand, if international students study
in the country for 2 years or more they are
eligible for the same health care cover as New
Zealand residents
If you have kids and you take them to a public
school, you will have to pay full fees
In most states, International students do not get
student discounts in public transportation.