Great programs and qualified staff. I always wanted to travel to Australia as I have my family residing here too. A beautiful country with friendly people. Deakin University was the first university to offer me an enrollment. The others followed suit later.
Course Curriculum :
Going well. It's pretty extensive and planned meticulously. Placements offer great first-hand exposure to the teaching life and are acquaint you with the expectations and duties as an Australian teacher.
Exams :
IELTS - Band 8. Before this, I had completed my Bachelor's in English Literature from Pakistan. But nothing else apart from this.
Placement :
The placements are wonderful and enriching. I've had 45 days of placement in 2 primary schools and this year it's gonna be 40 more days in the early school. So pretty excited about that and looking forward to it. About job opportunities, I guess time will tell.
Internship :
Yes, they do but unfortunately, I haven't really been able to avail any of that. However several scholarships are made available from time to time.
Events :
There are several events, so much so that it's hard to keep track of everyone. However, I do remember Holi and Diwali being celebrated. There are some local events and some international events so it's an amalgamation of both.
Fees :
Very expensive (being an international student). About $27,000/ year for tuition fee only. Around $5000 for other expenses.
Scholarship :
Not yet. Somehow I didn't qualify for any scholarship last year. Though I'll be trying to apply again this year.
Examination Structure :
We don't have exams which is a fresh change for me and a relief but we do have assignments that get graded very meticulously. So one's gotta do thorough research and completely avoid plagiarism and submitting assignments within the due date.
Faculty :
Extremely qualified. The staff is super friendly and is always ready and willing to assist be it a course difficulty or a time table issue. They offer solutions and are very encouraging.
Hostel :
On campus, accommodation is pretty expensive so it was out of the question for me. I opted to reside with my sister in a shared apartment with other international students. It's budget friendly and functional.
