Shannon Said:

Study Abroad in New Zealand or Australia?

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Australia has emerged as a popular destination for higher education because of its strong educational infrastructure, a high quality of life, and relatively lower expenses.

Australian degrees are gaining increased acceptance in the global arena, particularly in the Pacific rim countries. A peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, together with the cosmopolitan charisma of cities like Sydney and Melbourne –Australia could be the ideal destination for you.

University Aus Rank (World Rank)

ANU 1 (16)
*Uni of Melbourne 2 (27)
Uni of Sydney 3 (31)
UQ 4 (33)
Monash U 5 (43)
UNSW 6 (44)
Uni of Adelaide 7 (62)
UWA 8 (64)
Macquarie U 9 (168)
QUT 10 (195)
Uni of Wollongong 11 (199)
RMIT 12 (200)

*Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia. It has a population of 3.5 million and is home to 50,000 international students. The University is located in the inner-city suburb of Carlton - only a short walk or tram ride from Melbourne’s city centre. Melbourne is a great place to live and study. Here are a few reasons why.

It is the world's most liveable city

Melbourne has been consistently ranked as 'The world's most liveable city' by the Economist Intelligence Unit (UK). It received this ranking in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

It is a safe city

In April 2000, Melbourne was accredited as a 'Safe Community' by the World Health Organization – the first Australian capital city to achieve this standing.

It is a multicultural city

Melbourne's residents represent 140 nationalities and speak 151 languages. Thirty per cent of Melbourne's population were born overseas and Melbourne has the largest population of international students in the country.

It is Australia's sporting capital

In 2006 Melbourne hosted the Commonwealth Games. This important sporting event showcased Melbourne as an international sporting and tourisim destination of world quality. Melbourne is also home to many international sporting events including:

The Australian Open (tennis)
Formula One Grand Prix (car racing)
The Melbourne Cup (horseracing)
Rip Curl Surfing Pro at Bells beach
Australian International Airshow

It is Australia's cultural capital

Melbourne is host to numerous cultural events including:

Melbourne International Film Festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne International Arts Festival
Melbourne Fashion Festival

Comprehensive Australian Education Website
http://www.australia.edu

Information about education in Queensland
http://education.qld.gov.au

Education Network Australia - International Students Section
http://www.edna.edu.au

Australian Education International Website
http://aei.deetya.gov.au

List of Australian Universities
http://www.dest.gov.au/highered/ausunis.…

Australian Education - Government Website
http://www.education.gov.au

Jerome Said:

Study Abroad in New Zealand?

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Legend, please don't ever ever call it Victoria College. In NZ a College is a High School.

As for your question. You will have no problem. People in NZ are generally very friendly and easy to talk to, just relax and be yourself and you will soon find yourself with a group of likeminded friends. Wellington is like that.

Have fun and don't worry about it.

I'm a Victoria University Graduate, and I lived in Wellington for a total of 8 years. I think of it as my home town in NZ. But I live in Asia now.

In spite of what you might think, Nzer's really like Americans and Texans are kind of close cousins with the strong Scottish and Irish connections. So just enjoy.

Jamie Said:

Which Country is better to Study Abroad? New Zealand or Canada? I am from India.?

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Check it out here. It’s an excellent site with some wonderful options for you. It will definitely help you. Have a look.

http://www.students-study-abroad.co.nr/

Gladys Said:

should i study abroad in australia or new zealand?

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Studying in New Zealand or Australia mostly comes down to personal preference -- unless you're looking for a specific program only offered by one or the other, both countries offer excellent educational and cultural experiences.

It's important to note that compared to schools in the United States, universities in New Zealand and Australia have a greater emphasis on individual work. You'll still have to attend classes, of course, but much of the grading is based on one or two papers, instead of many smaller assignments. On the other hand, there usually aren't general-education requirements, so it takes less time on average to earn a degree, since your work is concentrated on your major.

In the end, you have to decide what you think is cooler: Hanging out down under, or visiting Middle-Earth.

Oscar Said:

any tips on packing for study abroad in New Zealand ?

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Depends where your going
Im actually answering you from NZ atm.
All i can say is bring warm clothes as it is still winder here (is getting warmer atm) but pretty much just bring warm clothes we're civilised and will help out with what els you need wen you arrive xD.
ps. the further south in NZ your going colder youll get.

Darrell Said:

Study abroad in New Zealand?

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You should check out University of Canterbury through AustraLearn. Great university to study abroad at in New Zealand and it's close to a lot of amazing outdoor activities.

Rhonda Said:

What are good colleges for American students to attend in New Zealand? I'm not looking to just study abroad.?

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since u wanna be in nz. go there, chose the city u like and take a tour of the schools and pick the one that appeals and approach the principal and check if they'll take u. thats the easiest and fastest method.
internet gives u one side only
also check www.virtuesproject.com for determination