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ADVICE FOR SUCCESS - Part 3 (Pre-Australia Student Planning)


Further to my previous 2 posts and encouraging response from the members. I have figured out that a large majority of the members here are actually not in Australia and are planning to come to Australia. So this post is exclusively for those who are in the stage of coming to Australia.

If you are a professional or already an Engineer/IT graduate, a good start will be to read Abdul Rahim post on PR.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/psaamembers/permalink/10155580660575638/

However, if you dont qualify for PR, and still want to move to Aus as student then here are my tips:

Disclaimer: These are my personal views after 7 years in Aus and consunseling 100s of students. They may not be accurate for everyone. I have based my views on trends not odd one off cases.

Ok so let's cut to the point:

1. Come to Australia only if you have enough funds to pay a full year of fee and have 10k cash.

2. Get a degree that is in SOL now called MTSSL list (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List).

3. Enroll in unis in low population areas to get additional 5 regional study points.

http://www.migrationmatters.com/australiapoints.php

Refer to last points line.

Now let me elaborate my reasoning.

1. Come to Australia only if you have enough funds to pay a full year of fee and have 10k cash.

In Aus, the average Uni fee is 15k per semester. The average monthly baseline expendiure is 1k per month. For therefore for 6 months one requires minimum of 21k net cash.

Now most common part-time jobs that desis have an average wage of $15 ph. To make 21k in 6 months one has to work (21000/15) = 1400 hours, which equates to 1400/26 weeks = 53.84 hours a week or 10.8 hours a day in a 5 day working week.

This is considering you get a job on your first day of landing in Aus and its paid $15 and you get a 10 hour shift every day.

Now do your own math!!

Also there is no way you can study effectively after doing so many hours.

2. Get a degree that is in SOL now called MTSSL list (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List).

Let's say you get through the almost impossible 53 hour week and finish the degree, there is no PR if you dont select the right degree.

So is every degree in MTSSL right?

Not necessarily, as some degrees require 1 yr post qualification expereience (Like most Medical occupations & Law). Others like Accounting & IT may require 70 points (which means you need IELTS 8 band).

So my recommendation is to check cut-offs from previous rounds and do through research before jumpin in, even if you have the money.

So what degree do I do to get PR?

Do Teaching or Nursing.

These are consistently at 60 points and have heaps of jobs.

3. Enroll in unis in low population areas to get additional 5 regional study points.

http://www.migrationmatters.com/australiapoints.php

This is self explanatory. Better do less job and get 5 extra points, then worrying about it afterwards.

Now what if you cant tick a yes to these and still want to go overseas?

Your next Q will be Naj bhai what do we do?

Remember Abdul Rahim's post on PR? work on that by studying in Pak or an overseas country. Finish off a degree in MTSSL and get good English score then come to Aus.

Where can I go? That depends on your budget.

New Zealand (75% the cost of Aus).
China             (25% the cost of Aus) -scholarships plenty
South Africa   (50% the cost of Aus).
Germany        (10% the cost of Aus).
Finland, Norway, Sweden - varies from uni to uni and is quite low
Turkey - Highly recommended ( 25% the cost of Aus) but will have to learn Turkish (takes 6 months).
Taiwan (50% the cost of Aus).
Ireland (75% the cost of Aus).
Spain (60% the cost of Aus).
Brazil (30%)
Mexico - Free (look up MEX scholarships)
Phillipines (same as Pak) - everything there is English
South Korea (similar to China)

All these are approx. figures. Based on costs in public universities. I have only listed countries which are cheaper in fee and living compared to Aus.

Some rules for this post now:

1. If you have Qs post them as comments. So everyone can benefit.

2. If you are based in the listed countries, share your experience.

3. I will answer a question only if you have made a genuine effort to find out the answer first yourself. Most answers are on google and if you intend to live in a foreign country, you need to develop a habit of using it.

I am not being rude, however, my reasoning is to inculcate a good habit in you.

Remember, the secret to success are good habits and consistency.

Adios Amigoes.

Naj Soomro
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