Studying Down Under looking better
AUSTRALIA being a major exporter of raw materials and agriculture products is also an attractive tourist destination.
However, with its weakened export of oil and gas, its currency is expected to be lower against the US dollars next year.
With the slowdown in the economic globally and the weak Malaysian currency, Australia looks likely to be a more affordable place to gain a professional qualification with an overseas life experience compared to the other major countries.
Thus, StudyExcel is once again inviting prestigious schools, Vocational Education and Training ( VET) colleges and universities from Australia to conduct face- to- face counselling sessions with both parents and students. The event is from Oct 2 to 6, from 1pm to 6pm, at the respective venues:
> Oct 2 ( Friday) at Grand Paragon Hotel, JB > Oct 3 ( Saturday) at Armada Hotel, PJ > Oct 4 ( Sunday) at Jen Hotel ( formerly known as Traders Hotel), Penang
> Oct 6 ( Tuesday) at Syuen Hotel, Ipoh
StudyExcel has arranged a series of talks running concurrently during the fair, giving parents and students a better picture of the benefits of studying in Australia.
> 1.30pm- 3pm: “Is Migration through Education or Investment in Australia a Better Option?” and “Global Careers in Hotels, Events & Restaurant Management and other Vocational Skill Qualification – Get Paid While You Study In Australia”
> 3.30pm- 5pm: “Do your SAM in Adelaide or other Pre- U with 100 Optional Subjects at the Same Fees as in Malaysia” and “Choosing the Right Course to Gain Higher Employability”
Benefit of doing South Australian Matriculation ( SAM) programme in
Adelaide: There are many institutions offering Australian Matriculation programmes in Malaysia but the number of subjects available for students to choose from is limited.
However, in Australian secondary schools such as in Adelaide, South Australia, international students can enrol for SACE ( commonly known here as SAM) programme at almost the same tuition fee as in Malaysia with 100 optional subjects to choose from.
This is an advantage for student who has wide range of interest. Besides science and mathematics, there are other humanities subjects to learn such as Dance, Music, Drama, Design, IT, 3D Animation, Media, Film and Audio Production. There is also VET such as Robotics, Electronic, Culinary, Metal and Woodworks taught by highly qualified teachers.
Choosing the right course to gain higher
employability: One of the benefits of studying in Australia is the varieties of courses available.
There are more Australians now choosing vocational courses over a degree as there is a shortage of skilled workers in the hospitality, health and construction industry in Australia, part of the Skill Occupation List ( SOL) for migration for international students who are intending to stay back long term.
With the health and safety issues enforced in the work place, wages could be as high as AU$ 50 ( RM152) per hour and more during overtime and weekends.
Scholarship and career interest
profiling exercise: Australian universities are also offering scholarships for eligible applicants for October 2015 intake as well as January/ February 2016 intake.
This will be a great opportunity for high achievers to have some cost saving when pursuing their higher education.
So students with good results should bring their forecast results or transcripts for assessment for immediate offer wherever applicable.
Besides getting information for courses and universities, students who are still not
sure of what to study, are encouraged to take a Career Interest Profiling exercise to determine which career interest category most suited to their interest and personality.
StudyExcel is an education advisory and official representative of schools, colleges, TAFE and universities for Australia, the UK, Ireland, the US, Singapore and Malaysia.
Its experienced counsellors take the time to explore with students the course options that best suit their interests and budget as well as providing assistance with applications, enrolments in institutions, accommodation assistance, student visa application, airport receptions and pre- departure briefings.
StudyExcel has five offices throughout peninsular Malaysia with its headquarters in Subang Jaya, and the branches at Penang ( 04- 228 2286), Taiping ( 05- 807 2273), Ipoh ( 05- 255 2811) and Johor Bahru ( 07- 357 7010).