Friday, March 7, 2008

My experience in Australia

I really like this site and have been visiting before I was in Australia and still a big fan. I am in Melbourne and just thought to share my experience here and whats it like to come to australia as a international student. I also want to share transparently what is good for you.This information will not be given to you by any consultancy.They may probably hide it for their own benefits. Many Nepalese have come to australia for a few years now. 2007 saw unprecedented Nepalese coming to study in Australia. First day I landed in Australia my first thought was " I made a big mistake". I came to a hostel owned by a Nepali and u know how much they charged me in my first month 300AUD that is 18000Rs nepali.
The apartment was in a squalid condition. Dozens of nepalese are still living there even though they have been here for 5 months.I luckily found an apartment and shifted. Next thing is people from all over the world is here only for one thing and that is PR(Permanent residence). Its really really really hard for an international student to find a job. Its been 3 months and I am without a job. Yes its hard. Many Nepalese come here for a good education but they get disgusted once they find that thier college is nothing but another "shanker dev" campus.Yes my friend if u r thinking of coming here in a cheap course and study in an institute youll have to interact with only nepali and Indians.
There are so many indians and chinese that sometimes you feel like you are in india.Its all true and I am sharing the fact. Plus if u want to work part time some colleges will have 4 days class and only 1 day holiday.and there are no work in the weekeds. If u really do want to come in australia choose a good University. I know Universities can be expensive but there are lots of australians and you get to interact with them. Please do write to me if u have any problem.

Shiva Pokhrael from Melbourne