Working while studying! Could not be more compatible. But my visa says I can work up to 20 hours per week. True but take care. Your application for a student visa also says you have the resources to pay your course fees and living expenses while studying in Australia. So make sure that the work is for professional, cultural development reasons and experience related to your future ‘work readiness’ and where possible complimentary to your studies. Students who have to rely on working to support their studies often experience difficulties with their studies. Often the jobs are menial in nature, late at night or into the early morning therefore possibly putting you at risk and certainly distracting from your study, social and recreational experiences because you are tired and stressed.
So what do I do – Australian universities, TAFEs and reputable colleges all have careers advisors as well as student services who will prepare you for job applications, interview techniques and even genuine part-time job vacancies. CQUniversity Australia’s Training, Employment and Career Coaching program is one example of this. So like I advised in my last blog, when you arrive, seek out all the wonderful services Australian institutions offer their domestic and international students, and you will be sure to have the best study-work-social life balance possible. Enjoy!
Professor Ken Hawkins (PhD, FAIM, FAICD)
Deputy Vice Chancellor (International)
CQUniversity Australia
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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It's a great piece of advise professor. Most of the international students have a hard time to balance study, work and social life. I am sure if students keep the right attitude and take necessary steps, they can enjoy every bit of their time in Australia like i'm enjoying mine.
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Romu