Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Will my American degree be valid in Australia

Will my American degree be valid in Australia?
I am majoring in Family Social Sciences at the University of Minnesota, but am near getting engaged to a man living in Australia. Will my degree be valid in Australia should i finish school in the US?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Depends what you wish to do with it. If you are applying for a job where the pre-req is ANY degree, then yes. To get a job in Social work - not a chance - you need an Australian degree for this.
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I don't see why it wouldn't. Assuming that you are doing a bachelors, an American bachelors is at least 4 years long. In Australia they are only 2-3 years in duration and require a lot less coursework. So your degree is much better in that sense.

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Monday, May 16, 2011

how do i find a friend i havelost contact with and who has moved states in australia

how do i find a friend i havelost contact with and who has moved states in australia?
My friends name is melissa louise sykes.I believe she was born in february 1972.She was adopted and grew up in Perth,Western Australia.She attended high school at Perth Modern Ladies College and went on to complete a science degree in Micro-biology at Murdoch University in about 1993/4.I belive she moved interstate in the late 90's which is how we lost contact.I heard Melissa is living in Melbourne,Victoria but do not know how to go about finding her.She was a great friend to me and i miss her very much.Would love to know that she is happy and well. Oh,another thing that may help,before she left Perth she worked rof Frank M'Kenna at Biogenetic Laboratories.
Biology - 3 Answers
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contact the place where u get a marriage license in australia that way u can use her maiden name and should be a public record
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If you go on like a google search to look for people or on yahoos pages there is a search for people if you know their last names you can usually find their address I found my dad this way but he blew me off any ways u can generally get address and phone numbers I dont know if these will help some of them u have to pay for and can be expensive GOOD LUCK and let me know how it goes if u find her!
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I found her for you! Look for her on Friends Reunited (www.friendsreunited.com.au). There is a Melissa Sykes on there that went to Perth Modern Uni 1985-1989 and then on to Murdoch Uni after that. You can email her through that web site. Good luck!

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Is it at all possible for me to do home schooling in Australia

Is it at all possible for me to do home schooling in Australia?
I'm 16, in NSW, doing grade 11. Found I just can't cope with the school. It's the only one in my area, 3 hour commute, the teachers are bullies and don't stop the boys from sexually harrasing the girls (taken to kicking them where it hurts if they try touching me). Can't complain to anybody: everyone from class teacher to the principal don't care. I'm smart; I taught myself the entire grade 10 first semester curriculum in a week after not going that semester, and I want to finish school, but I absolutely cannot cope where I am. It's get an alternative, or drop out. Any suggestions?
Home Schooling - 3 Answers
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It is very much possible to home school in Australia. Start with the Home Education Association for NSW to learn about schools, legal policies and support groups. Here's the website: http://www.hea.asn.au/resources/results_sg.asp?state=NSW You can also go through the New South Wales Homeschooling network for information about schools and further support groups. http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/NewSouthWales.htm
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There are also online schools that accept students from a variety of countries.
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Yes, it's definitely possible to homeschool in Australia. I'm 17, Australian and have been home educated all my life. The only thing I would say to you now, this late in your education, is that you can *not* do the HSC if you're homeschooled. That's not a problem - my three eldest siblings have had no problems getting into uni without a School Certificate of any description. However it is something just to be aware of if you've always had your heart set on getting your HSC. PS Be very, very careful about signing up with a homeschooling program from overseas. Some are accepted by the Education Department and others aren't. I've definitely heard of homeschoolers from NSW (which as in most things is the most bureaucratic state in the Commonwealth when it comes to home education!) who've enrolled in American homeschooling programs only to have the Department of Education brand their education as 'unacceptable'. PPS If your closest government school is three hours away from home (3 hours to get to school, 3 hours to get home again), are you not entitled to AIC? Or the boarding school allowance? We get it over here cuz our closest government school is more than 2 hours away from our property. Actually it's measured from the end of your driveway. Anyway if you are entitled to AIC you should be entitled to enrol for free in Distance Education as an 'isolated child' (and still get your HSC that way).

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

AUSTRALIA: College after high school does not float my boat.

AUSTRALIA: College after high school does not float my boat...?
Hello everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I am in a program that is preparing me for college and such. However attending school for 4-6 years right out of high school does not interest me, in face I dont feel like I will be ready to make that commitment. One of my teachers, and fellow classmates(senior) told me about the BUNAC program, which I found to be very interesting. I'm already planning to open a separate savings account and having my earnings deposited there when I work my butt off this summer and next summer more than I ever have at my job so I can go to live there for a year in August of 2010. This gives me plenty of time to prepare, and get everything organized as far as financing and plane tickets, and even a spot in the program goes. I'll be applying for the program this coming September, which I'm thinking should be plenty of time for me to get accepted in as it is just about a year ahead of time. When I return to the states, IF I return that is, I will definitely go to college, but have also considered attending there if possible. I'm really wanting to do this, I know it is a lot of growing up to do in a year, but I also think it will be a life changing experience, and no one in my family has ever done anything like it. (hence only 3 or 4 people in my family actually graduated from college, and the rest just worked) What do you think of my plan, and if you have any suggestions please let me hear them. Tell me about Australia as well, I've always wanted to take a vacation there but I think living there for a year sounds even better! Please and Thank You for your time. I was also planning on getting my passport this summer, and then after I get my confirmation e-mail/letter getting a plane ticket yeah like everyone is pressuring me to go to college after i graduate and it just makes me not want to do it. but when i discovered the program and read what it was about it sent butterflies soaring through my belly and got me all excited. because i feel like for the first time in my life i will be doing this on my own, i dont want any help from my family and i think it will prove to them that i am better than what they may portray me to be.
Other - Australia - 4 Answers
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You sound just like me. I dont get the whole college/university thing in the USA, but in England we finish school at 16, can go to college for 2 years and then go onto university to get a degree. I'm starting college in September, and after the 2 years I'm going to go abroad to study at University. I think it's great you've thought about it, you're going out there for a year which allows plenty of time for you to settle in, and if you dont like it you can always return. If not, you can apply for a visa and there you have it, a year is plenty of time to consider things. I am going to go to one of 3 places to study, and hopefully stay out there when I finish. I would be gutted to return home. These are South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. South Africa is amazing but has high crime and little job oppurtunity, although I will be living in Cape Town if i go..New Zealand looks amazing but theres only what, 4 million people living there? And Australia is my safe choice, if I back out of the other two. I dont see why you shouldn't go, you can look while you're out there at college courses, how you can pay for the cost of living etc and travel around in that year to see the whole of Australia. Its a massive country, and theres loads of places you might consider living.. If you make enough money out there, why not fly over to new zealand on a holiday. Remember it's a lot cheaper, and you can compare the two if you feel you want to move out there.
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bunac costs a lot of money you can get a 12 month work and holiday visa on your own this allows you to travel in australia and work
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umm, are you wanting to attend collage in Australia..WE DONT HAVE COLLAGES!!!!!! we have Tafe and University which and some tafe courses only go for 6months or something. (OH, Tafe maybe only in South Australia, were i live, i don't know about the other states and/or territories. so yeh, good luck trying to do collage in AU =D
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Hello darling! you sound like a very mature person. when I graduated from high-school I had zero interest in studying at university!!!! (i'm turning 25 this year and i'm still not interested ha ha) I've been to NZ & Canada, now planning a trip to UK :-) work hard and save your pennies - you do NOT want to get a loan or pay for your trip on credit card! bad bad bad idea, especially during a recession. Here is something I want to share with you: --- It seems that a lot of people are told that by going traveling theyâ€™ll have â€œan amazing timeâ€ and â€œyouâ€™ll meet some many peopleâ€. Both statements are usually true, but what the first time traveler isnâ€™t told is that there will be many days when you spend time on your own or days where you donâ€™t have â€œan amazing timeâ€. Sometimes you will be lonely and sometimes you wonâ€™t be doing amazing things. You tend to get out of traveling what you put into it. For me traveling isnâ€™t always â€œamazingâ€ everyday, it has its ups and itâ€™s downs at times. That is exactly what makes it such a character building and memorable experience. --- I got that one from www.travmonkey.com And another thing I want you to look at, it ALWAYS inspires me! http://schools.fsusd.k12.ca.us/schools/fhs/teacher/link/GigioC/Dreamweaver%202/Oh%20The%20Places%20you'll%20Go.htm go for it babe, you only live once! life is not a dress rehearsal! x
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Sunday, April 24, 2011

What does FD mean on a school application status

What does FD mean on a school application status?
I applyed for school in a University in Australia and I checked my application status and it says "Awaiting Admission - FD only" does anyone know what that means?
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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This probably means FD = Full-degree programs (bachelors, masters, etc.) The typical program designations used by the Commonwealth (Australian) Government) are: SA = Semester- and year-long study abroad program FD = Full-degree programs (bachelors, masters IN = Internships, volunteer and work experience ST = Short-term summer, winter, or travel/study E = Exchange programs

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

What time should a high school student wake up

What time should a high school student wake up?
I'm just wondering what time I should wake up in the morning. I'm also wondering what time I should go to bed. I am a high school ( year 7 - 12 in Australia ) student and I am 13 years old by the way. Please help & Thanks
Other - Health - 6 Answers
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certainly before the first class starts
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The best time is no time school sucks.
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It depends on what time your school starts.... I wake up at 6am and school starts at 7:42 I.. -shower -dry hair -make my hair look nicer... -get dressed up -eat I leave the house at 7:20 Make sure you have enough time to do everything you need to! :]
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about an hour and a half to 2 hours before school starts, that way you get time fir breakfast and youre not late for class
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I wake up at 5. My bus arrives at 6. It depends on what you do. x
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Well it obviously depends on: 1. What time does your school start? 2. How long does it take you to get to school? 3. How long do you take to get ready and out?

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Friday, April 8, 2011

Now that Obama has been schooled by Australia's PM, have you seen the light

Now that Obama has been schooled by Australia's PM, have you seen the light?
Pretty bad when another PM points out the fact that your "pull the troops out in March" policy is crap! Ha ha!
Elections - 16 Answers
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Got right to the point, but you know the liberals will take the word of the Russian first tho.
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Remind me...and just HOW is the Australian PM even relevant? I guess next we'll go by what Hugo Chavez has to say about Bush?
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Yeah, I can't believe that with only 2 yrs experience that ANYONE would support him... But American has proven to be blind once again.
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littlebobby.. hmm.. hugo chavez vs the PM of australia!?!? i can think of one of them whose opinion holds much more water....... and it's not hugo chavez.
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Did you read how Cheney got schooled on how lousy commanders draft-dodgers like him and Bush make? These are the toe suckers you guys want in control. They suck, and you want to keep them steering the car. Moron.
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When Bush's lapdog criticizes a Democrat, I'm supposed to be affected? Not.
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Personally, I don't know if I would vote for Obama at the moment, and this comment hasn't changed that. As far as noting that his policy is not a good one, I'm not surprised - in my opinion, the last point where there was a good choice regarding Iraq was roughly four years ago. At this point, I see it as a "bad plan, worse plan," not "good plan, bad plan."
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Well Australias PM was told by Obama to send more Aussies...put up or shut up !!
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We call John Howard George Bush's arse licker over here so I wouldn't worry about what he has got to say by time you have a new President we will have voted in a new Prime Minister.
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School Obama?! Please. The PM of Australia, John Howard, is a staunch Bush "croonie". It is easy for him to make his statements since Australia only has ~1400 troops in and around Iraq and Afghanistan. And guess what, as of 2007 no Australian troops have died in Iraq. Only 4 Australians (all private citizens) have died since the start of the "War in Iraq". Let me know if you need some more schooling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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pull out the troops in march, declare the nation under shariah law by may.
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Ha ha
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Tell the Australian Prime Minister to send to send 40,000 of his troops over there and then I might listen to him
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Mate, here in OZ "Little Johnnny Howard " is losing credibility all the time, so why the hell would you guys listen to Bush's suck Ass..(as we call them here).
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The Australian PM is that country's version of Dubya,and it looks like he's about to get voted out,He's just doing the same thing Dubya does-he's saying anything to distract everyone from the fact he's got his country in a mess and he doesn't have a clue about fixing it.
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The prime minister is Australia's leader not ours. Do you think he should stick his nose in our country's business. He has no idea what he is talking about.

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