Monthly Archives: April 2011

Who doesn’t love a joke?  Even a bad joke that makes you groan at its obviousness and lack of thought will still bring a smirk to the sourest of faces.  So, to celebrate the weekend, read some of this Australian … Continue reading →

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, and is celebrated on 25 April every year to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during … Continue reading →

Everyone has misconceptions about Australia.  Many outsiders believe that kangaroos are fixtures of city life and that koalas take the bus to work.  Ok, maybe the latter is an exaggeration, but many foreigners do believe kangaroos frolic through the CBD (Central … Continue reading →

You’ve decided to study in Australia, congratulations!  Now, about that funding… As an international student going to Australia to pursue a degree, it can be a bit costly.  Perhaps funding from your home government assists in the matter, or perhaps … Continue reading →

Among other shocks one encounters when entering a new country, such as language, accents, dress and customs, another endeavor is hitting the local grocery shops.  Why?  Because everything is different! Yep, it’s true.  Even what you think you know, you … Continue reading →

Thinking of rabbits creates images in one’s head like Easter, adorable floppy-eared pets, Trix cereal and for some, a delicious meat.  One of my favourite, although tragic, Australian history bits involves rabbits and how these cuddly little creatures managed to … Continue reading →

Each year, the Embassy of Australia hosts a program for students who have studied in Australia.  This is called the Student Ambassador Program.  Sounds spiffy, doesn’t it? US and Canadian students, who studied abroad in Australia, work to promote study in Australia … Continue reading →

From a first glance, it looks like rugby.  Huge, muscular men wearing little protective gear, running to ‘end zones’ and passing and kicking a rugby-like ball while they inflict massive pain onto their opponents; however, this is not rugby it’s footy. … Continue reading →