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Kangaroo Burgers for Lunch? Five More Stuff You Only Get Studying Down Under

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

When it comes to places abroad many don’t even consider Australia. The land is isolated and the people talk funny. But advantages come with studying in an isolated landscape with such a distinct culture. Check out some things you can only do … 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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A Year in Review: Best Student Blog Posts of 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

The new year is upon us and 2011 is rapidly coming to a close. What did the year bring to the Embassy of Australia Education Team? Awesome bloggers and insightful student blog posts! Check out a few of our top … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day in Australia

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Boxing Day: no, not a day dedicated to celebrating Australia’s famous boxing kangaroo… This particular holiday, which takes place on 26 December, is observed by most countries in the Commonwealth (including Australia!). Traditionally, Australians enjoy Boxing Day by relaxing with … Continue reading →

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4 Tips on How to Write a Great Study Abroad Blog

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Today’s blog post is from our new intern, Angelina! Angelina studied abroad at the University of the Sunshine Coast during Semester 2 2010 and has a few tips to share about keeping a blog while you study in Australia. Speaking from … Continue reading →

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5 Tips on How to Deal with Homesickness

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

So you’re studying in Australia, and you’re having the time of your life, enjoying your classes, meeting the locals, exploring the country, and generally minding your own business when all of a sudden it hits you: you miss home. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Say Hello To Our New Student Bloggers

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

After reading through numerous worthy applications, we have finally selected the student bloggers for Semester 2, 2011! We are pleased to be working with nine excellent students and are excited to be following their adventures as they study abroad in Australia. … Continue reading →

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