Monthly Archives: January 2012

Happy Australia Day!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

 What is Australia Day? Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. It is celebrated annually on January 26. This day commemorates the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet to Sydney Cove. The date marks the founding of New … Continue reading →

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Australian English: Where Does It Come From?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

If you ask North American students, “What are the benefits of studying in Australia,” they’ll tell you a number of things. One particular perk that students mention again and again is that there is no language barrier. Americans speak English, Canadians speak English, and … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Study Abroad Bloggers

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

It’s that time of the year again… time for new student bloggers! Do you have what it takes? We want bloggers who are: – studying in Australia for the Aussie Semester 1 (February – June) – enthusiastic – dedicated – … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions: Make the Best of Study Abroad

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Happy New Year! Every first of January brings about a number of well-intentioned resolutions: no more eating junk food, exercising every day, breaking bad habits… If you’re getting ready to spend a semester in Australia, perhaps you should set a … Continue reading →

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