Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Why does the school year in America start mid year

Why does the school year in America start mid year?
As apposed to Australia for example where the school year starts in February and ends in November? Am assuming because summer falls in between?
Other - Education - 3 Answers
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You are correct! It's so the kids are off for the summer.
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Because the american's are backward. They even drive on the wrong side of the road haha.
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Because of the importance of farming to the early American settlers, schools were closed in the summer so that the children could tend the crops and do other farm chores. That tradition continues today, but very few children still help on the farm.
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Monday, April 16, 2012

What is it like living in Australia

What is it like living in Australia?
I am considering moving to Australia when done with school, to work and start a life. However, I've done a lot of research, but haven't found quite the answers I am looking for. What are some real advantages and disadvantages for living in Australia compared to America?
Other - Australia - 9 Answers
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There are not mean to black people some are but all of them or not
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compared to america australia is so much more relaxed and much less crime ,they say we have the best and cleanest eaches in the world and the weather is always perfect our winters are not as cold as it gets in america . property prices are very expensive in sydney being compared to manhatten new york ,people say its pretty much impossible to buy a house in sydney ,but hey its the best city in the country ,other ares are quite affordable though.If you did come to live here i doubt you would regret it its a beautiful place
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In Australia there is a lot less extreme poverty and extreme wealth, it's very middle class. Its much safer, there aren't the guns and there is a lot less violent crime. The attitude is very relaxed and casual, but people still work hard. You get 4 weeks annual leave and 2 weeks sick leave in most jobs, and the minimum wage is heaps higher (about $15 per hour for adults). The economy here is booming, unlike the US, and has been for quite some time. There is very little unemployment. Australia is much more multicultural, large numbers of people come to live here from absolutely everywhere. It's not easy to get permanent residency though, you need to have a skill from the list of required skills put out by the immigration department. Australia is much less religious, religion is generally kept out of public life and government. Medical care is free or inexpensive, private health insurance is available but not necessary to receive quality health care. Employers do not usually provide health insurance. We use metric measurements only, don't tip, drive on the left, and generally eat better quality, fresher food than the US. I hope that gives you some help in making your decisions. Good luck.
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from what I have seen the two countries are very similar, however in Australia there seems to be less of a class distinction as anybody who wants to work hard will get somewhere there is also less of a divide between rich and poor ,however having said that nobody ever has to go hungry or without shelter here unlike in what I have seen in America.
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For an American I would say the difference has been suggested, less of a gap between rich and poor, though this is changing. We do not tip as much for eg because everyone is expected to learning a living wage if they work. Some mnay argue this these days. The individual advantage is harder to pin point. Would depend on type of work, where you actually live etc but for many not much difference as very similiar in many ways. I feel the lower paid in the US would gain more from living here, no real poverty as such.
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Excellent, mild climate (generally), beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery, there are lots of open spaces where you can think about where your headed in life and get away from it all, unlike jam-packed america.
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Fantastic! Lots of beautiufull beaches, relaxing, safe, and compared to some countrys a luxery 5 star place! I love it!
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pretty good
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its laid back, they dont care if they dont get all their work done. you see um driving down the road with beer in their hands, lol its hell chill like that. u shud do school or uni here, educations heaaaaps dumbed down
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Sunday, April 8, 2012

schools in australia

schools in australia?
thinking about going to college in australia. what are some good colleges/universities? what is the average cost?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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That's not an easy question to answer because you did not say what field you are interested in. You must also remember that unlike colleges in the USA where you will have to complete general education courses in your first two years. in Australia you will have to decide on a major at least by the end of your second year if you are doing a three year undergraduate degree such as BSc or BA. Generally, here are the top ten ranked universities in Australia: ANU1 Uni of Melbourne2 Uni of Sydney3 Uin of Queensland4 Uni of Western Australia5 Uni of New South Wales6 Macquarie U7 MONASH8 Uni of Adelaide9 Flinders Uni10 Fees are dependent on your course of study. Most expensive are medicine, law and engineering. Furthermore, they will be different for undergraduate and graduate courses. Also, there are living costs, which will depend on the city. Some are lower than others. Contact the university of interest to you and they will be able to give you far more details about fees and costs of living in their particular location.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Can a doctor who attended med school in America practice in another country like Canada or Australia

Can a doctor who attended med school in America practice in another country like Canada or Australia?
Btw, I'm not a doctor, I'm just curious..
Medicine - 3 Answers
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Typically an American trained doctor can practice in other countries but there will be some extra things that must be done. Testing, some residency, and any number of other things might be required to be licensed. It is not starting over but an American can not move to Australia and open a clinic immediately. And it would be impossible to say what the specific requirements would be needed or how long it would take. Some countries will not have as many requirements as others. And the medical specialty would also change what would be required and the time. It is certainly going to be easier to practice in another country if you are a general practitioner rather than a neurosurgeon. And with laws being different from country in terms privacy laws, controlled substances, malpractice, and even the difference in drug names (the names 'Tylenol' and 'acetaminophen' only exist in US and Canada). But I can tell you the it is VERY hard for foreign trained doctors to practice in Canada. There are thousands of doctors in Canada who are not allowed to practice because they were not trained in Canada. That is changing and it is getting easier to practice. It is really unfortunate because there is a shortage of doctors (in some fields more than others) and an American psychiatrist or an Italian surgeon might not be able to practice. I do know some doctors who typically went to school in Canada and are licensed in both Canada and The US so that an American can get a Canadian Rx which is cheaper and a Canadian who has the money can get an MRI more quickly in the US. But the US is not very picky about foreign trained doctors.
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Our son, who is currently studying at the Saba University School of Medicine (which is an American school) will be able to practise in Europe, the US or Canada once he is finished.
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Any med student who went to an accredited university and completed a residency can practice anywhere. They do however have to pass exams of the country. The other point is in places like Canada, it is hard for Foreign doctors to land a residency. So the answer to your question is yes. But why would any doctor in their right mind want to go from the US to Canada or Australia where doctors dont get paid half as much...
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