Saturday, November 21, 2009

ow it is like to live in Australia


How it is like to live in Australia?
i have heard contradicting info from people living there or visiting especially when talking generally about the pros and cons of an Arab to live there permanently..i know lots of you fine guys are there and your opinions are important to me.
Lebanon - 10 Answers
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I found it boring after a while and too conservative and that is why I moved away again! If you are looking for a quiet life with beautiful nature it is good! I was also shocked by the excessive alcohol consumption there! Lee, I used to live in Melbourne! Maybe I am just too much used to the cultural and historical diversity of Europe!
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I'd like to know what area Selena was living in! I come from Queensland and we're incredibly relaxed there. I have found the more southern areas to be conservative with things like dress and expectations. It's like any other place - pick a rural area, get a rural lifestyle, head to the city and that's what you'll get. Is Australia a tough place for a minority to live in? In some areas, definitely. Like any nation the more rural you get, the smaller the minds seem to, but city areas are definitely more multicultural. That said, there are always the exceptions to the rules. Don't let the possibility of racists rule your decision. Come and see for yourself.
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Well, they dont have water!!! They have to shower all together!!! They cant have a pool, Because the cannot fill it up!! They cant have a washing machine, nor a dish washer!! They cannot wash their cars but only in the station!!! They cannot shower for more than 3 minutes daily THEY DONT HAVE WATER!!! BTW: Aussie told me these EDIT: Hats Off Webby
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Don't believe that woman ! She distorts , exaggurates & twists my words to suit her own purposes ! Yes , there is a water shortage.. Yes, we are required to limit our use of water , but as I write it happens to be pouring & we have had the best rain in a very long time over the last few days. This country is one of the few on earth where people can live free of the sort of racial tension so common in many parts of the world.......where if you work hard you will be rewarded ....where the religious discrimination practised in many parts of the world is not a part of our way of life. Even Ghanouge would be welcomed here ....doesn't that speak volumes ! lol edit...You said what I could not say Webby...congratulations !
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let's be honest here: I have to tell you that there is a lot of talk about racism against Arabs. So let's be fair: the sorts of Arabs who choose to migrate to Australia are nothing I met in Lebanon and nothing to be proud of. Many of them decide not to mix or adapt here, they don't bother to learn English and don't worry about educating their children leaving them to roam the streets in gangs ( I know, I have worked with these people) The concept of being paid unemployment is so huge that they milk it as much as they can. Insurance fraud? ditto. These people have hijacked the word Arab, because they make the news and we don't. Having said that, I can honestly say that in the 20 years I have lived here, I, nor my family, have never felt discriminated against or treated differently because of our origin. My conclusion is that if you intend to live in a country, you need to be ready to live its life, people aren't stupid, they can tell the difference between law abiding, tax payers " normal new Australians" and those who want it all without giving an inch.
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hey beautiful well there is alot of rasict remarks abour arabs all the times.. but that just depends on who it is (who you are around and where you live) there are lots of up sides to it.. the government helps with lots of financial things.. i wont go into detail but if you like i would tell you... there are jobs ready for everyone f the people are willing to work!! of all sorts.. there is a water shortage as ghanouj said.. but that dosnt mean we dont do the thigns she said about.. we live in a free country to make our own oppinions nad choices... religious and what we think is right!! i also would like to say that what the ppl above me said is true!! if you want more detail let me know ill be happy to explain m,ore
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I don't know really , But if I was thinking to immigrate , it will be UK or Canada better than Aus.
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OK 1st in Australia from the outside looks like Heaven,from the inside,its like u live ur life u and ur family and thats it,u hardly know ur neighbors or who lives next door to u,u live to work,u work to live,u live among all kind of different ppl from all around the world,working over there can be good for managing ur life,but other than that its nice,and yes ppl can be racist toward arabs and muslims!
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It's a Webby and Aussie's world!
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I have no clue; but from what I am reading above, it seems that Australia is like any other place: you are not in your country, and you should be following the country's rules and way of life. Otherwise, how can you expect to be accepted by them? When in Rome, do like the Romans do! If you turn the table, how would you welcome an Australian that is not following or at least respecting your ways?





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Saturday, November 14, 2009

How can I live cheaply in Australia

How can I live cheaply in Australia?
I am going to grad in 2012, and I would like to move to Australia for a year afterwards. I would like to live close to a beach, work a part time job, and just keep it as simple as possible. What are my options? How could I live in Australia cheaply and have no worries? And if not Australia, what are my other options? Thank you :)
Other - Australia - 5 Answers
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Hey there, I'm from the Sunshine Coast in Qld, Australia. (we have amazing beaches). Just google them! If your were intending on studying in Australia, an option would be to apply to the University of the Sunshine Coast. This would able you alot more student options and cheaper opportunities.. one being accommodation etc. www.usc.edu.au/ Near this uni is affordable student accommodation, which is also alot of fun because you get to meet alot of people and form friendships. The Beach is about 10-15mins away (Mooloolaba Beach), in my opinion one of the best beaches in Australia. So buses run quite frequently from the University. The Sunshine Coast is also famous for alot of tourist activities - Markets, Sunshine Plaza, Noosa Beach/Hasting St. Its quite a causal place to live if you love beach culture. Although Its quite expensive to live right on the beach, unless you rent with 2-3 other people. So i'd suggest renting a room or student accom. For work there are usually alot hospitality jobs around, so if you have alot of experience and a good resume. It should be quite easy for you :) I lived in Varsity Accommodation for a year, and it was pretty fantastic. The beach is nearby and its a good way to start if your new to the country. Wish you all the best :)
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To help in the living cheaper bit, avoid the main Supermarkets, and check out the smaller shops. Quite often the pricing can be very different. eg Woolworths has a special on Smoked Sliced Ham at the moment down from $19 to $16, but our butcher has it for $5 kg. Plenty of similar things happen all the time.
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the only way you can do that is if you qualify for a 12 month working holiday visa and that depends where your from
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You could try Wwoofing. Wwoofers are Willing Workers on Organic Farms. You get accommodation and board in exchange for some work. http://www.wwoof.com.au Places near the beach that take wwoofers are very popular but you should check them out.
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Hon, living closely to the beach is far from cheap, you're no Bill Gates, I mean. Cheap is in the inner west suburbs.







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Saturday, November 7, 2009

How much would it cost to live in Australia for the first 3 years

How much would it cost to live in Australia for the first 3 years?
Hello I am soon going to be going to university, its a year away however I want to go to one in Australia, im curious to ask how much do you think it would roughly cost to live,i.e food, fuel,drinks etc if i moved out there to study?
Other - Australia - 1 Answers
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If your room and board are paid for, then $10,000 a year Shoes are optional, so you save money that way otherwise, oz is expensive







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Sunday, November 1, 2009

I live in Australia, and want to live and work in London is there a site where australians can go and apply

I live in Australia, and want to live and work in London is there a site where australians can go and apply ?
I live in Australia, and want to go live and work in London is there a site where australians can go and apply for a job in the United Kingdom and get sponsored to work and live there or anything along the lines of that kind of idea. Thank You .
Other - Australia - 2 Answers
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You can live and work in England, you will need a Visa and I'm pretty sure you can live there for up to 2 years, but the second part of your question regarding "Sponsored to work and live there..." I don't think I have ever heard of something like that not unless wherever you work have a branch in London and they can transfer you, but maybe someone else might know something...
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While you can get the information from the British High Commission in Canberra (http://ukinaustralia.fco.gov.uk/en/), it's even easier to go into your local travel agent and get them to set it all up for you, including packages to get you your NI number, bank account, and SIM card (saves time doing that before you leave rather than when you get there). I did mine through STA and it cost about $75 for the package, but it was really worth it for peace of mind. Not sure what the prices for the visa are now, but they can explain everything to you. Otherwise the website will walk you through the process. Be sure to check whether you need a working holiday visa, or whether you have UK family that may be able to get you a different (and longer) type of visa.







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