1. What are you studying right now?
2. When are you graduating?
3. How does college/ university feels compared to Nepal?
4. Do you think you will get a good job after studies?
5. What jobs did/do you do as a student? Are you able to pay your fees working?
6. Did you change your course of study after a few years/months? Why?
7. Do you think you got the so called FOREIGN quality study experience what new generation dreams for?
8. How well are you doing financially? How much are you able to save in a year?
9. Tips and hacks for new aspirants planning to come to where you are.
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**What are you studying right now?**
Graduated. Undergraduate in Nepal and Masters in Aus. Working as an Engineer for an Aussie medical device manufacture.
**When are you graduating?**
Graduated.
**How does college/ university feels compared to Nepal?**
I came here to study Masters in IT. It was a course designed for non-IT background students too. Having an Engineering background, my IT course was trivial. I already had better knowledge of all the subjects they taught here. But, it worked for me. I didn’t have to worry too much about learning. I got time to work. This might not be the case for others. Re. college/universities, your overall experience depends on few factors such as if you are going to major Universities like University of Syd, Wollongong, Macquarie, Western Sydney. They have huge campuses, amenities, different activities going on besides classes, which you can participate. And these are the Unis you will find most Aussies, not necessarily whites, local students. Engaging with locals gonna improve your English, understanding of Aussie culture, which is a plus point. Above mentioned Unis are expensive though. Most of Nepalese can’t afford to pay fee by themselves. As a result, you will end up working more than studying and spending time in Uni for other activities. Not worth it. Speaking of colleges, most of the colleges are immigrant run and operated. 99.99% of the students are international. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself sitting among bunch of Nepalese/Indian/Bangladeshi/Chinese students. You will end up speaking Nepali and Hindi ( I hate Nepalese people speaking Hindi while living in English speaking country) in your class and outside. In this case, it’s just gonna be different experience compared to Nepal, not any better, unfortunately. Colleges are way cheaper than Unis.
**Do you think you will get a good job after studies?**
This is again a tricky question. I am gonna ignore what a “good” and “bad” job is which has always been contentious. Let me rephrase the question that gonna help me relate the answer to prospective of getting PR which is ultimately everyone’s dream.
***“Do you think you will get a job in related field/industry of your qualification?”***
Being a international student itself is a huge challenge to pull off for most of us. As we all take loan which needs to be paid back, fee, living expenses and unrealistic expectations of parents back home makes us worker than students. Majority of students end up working beyond full time job (40Hrs). And studying is second priority. Many students don’t even do their assignments themselves. They choose to work and buy assignments.
Example 1:
I know one guy personally who managed to finish his 4yr course without doing a single assignment himself. He studied IT. He has not idea whatsoever about his course and IT industry but his fancy iPhone. Luckily he managed to get PR recently but still working menial no-brainer job. I doubt he will ever get a job in IT . He was always working and sending money back home.
Example 2:
I know another guy. I was his kind of Mentor during his study. This guy worked just enough to pay his fee and living expenses. He was focused on his study. He was well know in his college so much so that they paid him to appear on their promotional campaigns, offered him casual job to help juniors with their assignments. He managed to land a GOOD job in Cybersecurity before he graduated. He is striving in his career and will definitely get PR soon as he has a professional job.
**BE THE EXAMPLE 2.**
So, landing a job in related filed depends on your how well you utilize your time as student; where your put your time and energy. However, this scenario does not apply to everyone. Everyone are in different scenario, challenges and hardship. But yes If you put effort to get a job in related field, you will get it sooner or later. Priority matters.
**What jobs did/do you do as a student? Are you able to pay your fees working?**
I worked in a restaurant most of the time during my student life here. Majority of Nepalese students work in restaurants, retail, aged care. There is a reason. Restaurants/Cafes open long hours and weekends. It’s easier to get work when you don’t have classes. Many girls work in Aged care. Pay is good, plenty of hours as they need someone working 24/7. And the job is available almost everywhere.
**Did you change your course of study after a few years/months? Why?**
No, I didn’t. Many change course. Some many times. Here and there.
**Do you think you got the so called FOREIGN quality study experience what new generation dreams for?**
In my opinion, if you go to top Unis, you get better experience. But in cheap colleges, it’s as bad as in Nepal. Nothing exceptional. Many colleges operate in a same building. No open area, library or other facilities.
**How well are you doing financially? How much are you able to save in a year?**
As a student in general, saving money shouldn’t be your priority at all . I suggest work just enough to pay your fee and living expenses. If possible, let your parents manage your loan back home until you graduate.
**Tips and hacks for new aspirants planning to come to where you are( Australia) .**
* Study and getting job in your field of study by the time you graduate MUST be your top priority
* Uni or college, make most out of it
* Engage with lectures, staff. Make connections.
* Choose to take an internship during summer gap than working
* Attend events, conferences, seminars whenever possible.
* Choose these over working
* Work and Money
* Don’t follow the crowd. I see everyone crazy about $$$$. But no study, career.
* Earn just enough to pay fee and live.
* Don’t buy fancy i-stuffs (iPhone, iPad, iWatch blah blah ). Live a frugal life.
* Living
* You don’t need to live with Nepalese
* Live in a shared student accommodation; cheaper and different experience
* Choose to live near work/study to save commute time
**At the end, speaking of Australia, getting PR going to be so much easier if you have a job in your filed of study, and nearly impossible otherwise. Hence, I strongly suggest every newcomers, don’t work to save money and send Nepal. Money your saved not gonna get you a PR. You can do that later. Start preparing for job search as soon as your start your course.**
# If you coming to Aus, DM me. We can connect , meet, help each others whenever need arise.