Here are the most compelling reasons to study in Australia

Australia is emerging as the preferred destination for overseas education for students all over the world. While some of the reasons are obvious like quality of education and employment opportunities post course completion, there are many lesser known reasons due to which students often opt for Australia. While a lot of students still prefer going to other locations, but there is a new breed of aspirants who understand the importance of opting for a comparatively less crowded destination for their study abroad plans. This article explores the motivation behind opting for Australia for higher studies and how do we go about seeking help for admission into Australian universities.

Top quality education
One of the primary motives of a student opting for a different country for his ( her) higher education is the search for better quality than what is available in his (her) home country. Australian universities understand this deep motive and hence have worked years on their curriculum to provide top notch quality for their students. The curriculum has a variety of aspects to it. Some of the most prominent ones are well-researched theoretical sessions, backed by intensive real life case studies that are handpicked from a variety of industries and social situations and further supported by practical projects in which students get a hands-on experience to apply whatever they have learnt in the classroom. The learning just does not stop here, it continues in the form of various on campus activities and fests, excursions to live factories and workplaces, participative competitions with different social sector initiatives to give a glimpse of the real world problems. All of these experiences ensure that students get a holistic view of concepts, understand the cross-functional application of every idea, question the status quo, come up with out of box solutions and broaden their perspective.

Plethora of courses to choose from
While there are some countries who are famous for some specific set of courses, Australian universities provide top class education for a large variety of courses. You want to opt for a traditional course in management, go for degrees and diploma courses in business management, you are looking for a course in data science, prefer the courses offered by some of the top universities in Australia, you are an arts major and are looking for a further specialization in it before you start your professional career, explore the master’s program offered in arts, you are an IT professional and are looking for a certificate course to specialize further then you may opt for the certificate courses in IT offered by different universities in Australia. So, you can see that Australian universities have courses in diverse fields. However, the important thing to note here is that for every course, there are certain universities whose curriculum is much more promising than their peers and it is this insight that needs to be obtained before finalizing on a course and a university. There are a variety of ways of doing this. The most common is a Google search for an in-depth research to find out the merit in the courses (of your choice) offered by different universities.However, Google is full of opinions of different form and shape and to separate wheat from chaff would take quite a long time. Hence, to reduce this effort, it is advisable to consult an experienced Australia education consultant in India who would have the experience and reviews (from students) for different courses taught across Australian universities.

Diverse culture
Australia is home to diverse cultures and ethnicity. It holds the roots of its diversity in 3 prominent events in its history – the indigenous population, colonization by British and immigration of diverse ethnic groups from different parts of the world. But how do they sustain such a rich and diverse culture and what does it mean for an Indian student aiming to study there. One of the prominent reasons is the level of respect that is expected and showered upon. This stems from the fact that every culture, irrespective of its origin, is given due importance and sense of belonging in Australia. Not only in social setting, professionally too, there is quite a lot of deliberate effort to make diversity a part of cultural value in organizations. Since it is a deliberate effort, it comes with its own set of friction and resistance but the organizations are determined to represent their organization culture in sync with what is all around them in Australia and hence, right from recruitment to providing growth opportunities, one of their critical KRAs is to include diversity as part of their processes. This automatically translates into two benefits for the students – a welcome environment for international students opting to study in Australia irrespective of their origin, caste, creed or color and innumerable work and career opportunities after completion of studies to anyone with merit! This is quite a rare combination for a country willing to take international students. It’s the best of both the world for students. No wonder, if you ask any of the overseas education consultants for a country that welcomes students from any corner of the world irrespective of their origin and provides superb job opportunities, they would unanimously vote for Australia.

Scientific bent of mind
Australian universities have earned a special place in world education due to their intensive research based curriculum. As per a report by Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) rankings, every university in Australia is the best in class (world class or world-leading) in at least one area of research. This single reference may highlight the importance that Australians give to science and research in every field. They have formal tie-ups with government and industries to fund and support the research initiatives at every stage. Some of the most vital vaccines and medicines came to light as a result of such breakthrough research capabilities. The Australian government is quite serious about its endeavor to foster an environment of scientific bent of mind in its citizens and hence ensures that such an approach is inculcated in schools and universities so that students develop this mindset right from the beginning. What this translates into for an international student is the extra edge that he (she) gets while studying in Australia. This is one of the extras that students often look for when they opt for a country for overseas education. In fact, many study abroad consultants talk extensively about this exposure that students get in Australia and this is one of the reasons why Australia is emerging as the student’s favorite destination for overseas education!

Employment opportunities
There are immense work opportunities available for students (after course completion) in Australia. However, to be eligible to work after studies, one should apply and obtain work visa. Australia encourages students to work after completion of their education; however there are a number of options through which this route can be explored. But a lot of students prefer to continue working in Australia post their education since it provides grand job opportunities and immense career growth. There are two types of work visas (485 visa and 442 visa) that one is eligible to apply after they have completed at least 2 years of education in Australia. Both have their own set of advantages and suited for specific needs. However, either of these two visas is mandatory if one is looking for permanent residency in future. So, if you are someone who is looking to settle abroad, you could explore Australia as your study abroad option and see if it meets your criteria. Permanent residency is generally difficult to obtain in most of the developed countries. Australia is an exception. Since it is a very pro-research country that collaborates with organizations internationally, hence it understands the importance of a diverse workforce and is more than happy to welcome people from other countries to settle on its shores!

Work while you learn
The work while you learn initiative is very well described in Australia. Not only is the number of hours clearly mandated but also the minimum wage that a student must be given, is also clearly laid down for employers to follow. Any employer not following these guidelines is subject to fines and punishment. Thus, a student can work for upto 40 hours every two weeks and unlimited hours during holidays. The minimum wage per hour for a student is entitled at $18.23 (before tax). This means that students cannot be exploited neither on the basis of work hours or wage. One can go on to support his (her) education and/or extra expenses during the stay by working for few hours during the week. This not only helps students financially, it also gears them up for the professional world. They also get to know more about Australian culture and way of living. This gives them an extra edge during job interviews and helps them stand out.

Very low crime rate
One of the concerns that a lot of parents show during overseas counseling sessions is the overall safety of their wards. Australia is one of those few countries that take the security of its residents and international students quite seriously. This can be inferred from the strict implementation of law and order that is a top priority for the government and police and also from the crime records that showcase it as a country with very low crime rate. This is quite an exception considering that Australia is a developed nation and a multicultural country. Ask any overseas education consultant who has students in Australia and they would tell you how safe their students feel and how such a feeling is a collective responsibility of the residents, university and the government. They collaborate to foster a sense of security as a cultural value.

Wonderful outdoors
If you want to explore breathtaking outdoors while studying, Australia could be just the place. Bored of college lectures, you can take a break canyoning in the Blue mountains; Tired of giving exams, you can refresh yourself surfing on the gold coast; want to break the monotony of campus life, you could well explore caves of Nullabor plains; seeking an adventure then you may go for mountain biking at Mt. Lofty; These are just few of the many thrilling activities that one can do as part of their stay in Australia. Studying abroad is much more than just studies. It is about exploring a different part of the world through their landscapes, food, culture, language, value, etiquettes and their world views. So, it is important that when an overseas education aspirant enlists options, he (she) pays critical attention to advantages other than education that a country has. Only through this analysis would he (she) be able to understand what extra knowledge he (she) would gain through his (her) stay in a country.

Detailed understanding of documentation
One of the critical areas that differentiate an effective overseas education consultant from an average one is the level of understanding one has of documentation process. Say, you are from Punjab and while looking for an Australia education consultant in Punjab, if you have to finalize on one of them, it is critical to know more about their expertise and experience in documentation. At GoCan, we have a streamlined automated process in place for documentation briefs for every course and country. All a student needs to do is enter his (her) choice of course and country and he (she) will get a detailed information about the documentation process that will involve list of documents required, alternatives accepted, deadlines to submit the relevant documents, number of signatures required, attestation details etc. This makes life of an overseas aspirant very easy since all he (she) needs to do is to refer to this brief whenever in doubt.

Admission essays, SOPs for student visa
Admission essays and SOPs for student visas are critical long form letters written by the students with intent to get selected by the admission and visa officer. Such letters highlight critical elements of a student’s life and how they co-relate their professional aspirations with the course. Such essays also include how they wish to contribute to social welfare through their work and knowledge. All of these needs to be weaved into an engaging story that motivates the officer to consider the student for selection. That is where an experienced overseas education consultant comes in. GoCan is one of those few study abroad consultants in Ludhiana to have rich experience in writing admission essays and SOPs, thus helping in successful selection of students in different countries.

Cultural sensitization training
It is one thing to study about a culture of a place on internet and totally different thing to experience it daily. Cultural sensitization is one of those much needed and yet totally ignored aspects of overseas education that can make or break a student’s dreams of completing education abroad. GoCan is the only Australia education consultant in Ludhiana to have formal cultural sensitization training for students. This session aims to introduce and acclimatize students about the culture, values and etiquette of Australia so that they are mentally prepared to live in that country and adapt to its ways!

Reminders for all important dates
Often in the conundrum of admission, it is easy to miss out on some critical deadlines. With an overseas education consultant, this may never be the case. At GoCan, we have inhouseAI enabled software to send automated reminders to students for all of their upcoming deadlines so that they never miss a date during their overseas admission process.

Availability 24/7
How good would it be if you could talk to your education consultant at literally anytime of the day? You have a query and you get the answer immediately without even bothering about the time of the day. The admission process can become stressful for students and it is during these times that they need someone to answer all their queries, resolve their doubts and give them the much needed confidence and assurance. GoCan is one such overseas education consultant in Ludhianathat has offline and online support available for its clients whenever they need it.