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I am living chennai and i did my ug in computers correspondence. Now i want to do pg in MA english lit in regular. is it possible?

Hi,
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I’ve always wanted to move to Australia, for as long as I can remember. There’s a variety of reasons, but I’m not going to bother putting them up here.

Anyway! I was hoping to go to university in Australia to study medicine to get a feel of the country, and then if I like it stay and work (if I can, of course).
The starting year of university would be 2012, and I was just wondering… how difficult is it to get into an Australian university from the UK? I’d be expecting A/A* grades. Do Australian universities like extracurriculars?
Would I have to fly over for an interview? It’s not really convenient to spend 24 hours on a flight during term time, it’d mean missing at least 3 days of school. Plus travelling on my own..
Also, is the medicine programme similar to the UK one or the American one? As in, do you study for about 5 or so years straight from leaving school, then you can work in a hospital, practice, etc., or is it like a Postgraduate programme like the US? (I think it’s that in the US… :\)
Is it a hard field to find a job in in Aus?

How difficult would it be to get a visa to study (possibly work part time too) in Australia, and then a visa where I can work full time as a doctor (possibly following on straight from university)? What kind of visas would I need? A student visa and a permanent residency one I think? How long before leaving would I have to apply?

Finally… what’s the best area in Australia? I was thinking somewhere with really nice, hot weather all year round (cold, rainy weather - one of the reasons I hate the UK so much haha).. and somewhere quite outdoorsy and laid back… beaches, athletic.. that sort of thing.
Money isn’t really *that* much of an issue concerning anything.. but cheaper is better, flights are really expensive.

Oh, and my mum has a friend in Australia who may be willing to sponsor me, if that helps? He is English though..

Thank you, and sorry for the long question (: Any info is appreciated ^.^

Places in Australian medical schools are restricted though it’s reasonably easy for a full fee paying student (as you would be) to get in if they have excellent grades - you will need high A levels. Australian universities don’t care about extracurriculars - academic results are everything and you wouldn’t have to come for an interview prior to acceptance. Having a sponsor won’t help.

Most Australian medical courses are graduate degrees these days though there are still a few undergraduate courses around. Following is a link to the University of Queensland’s School of Medicine’s international students page which provides information about the course and admission requirements. Queensland has the warm weather and lifestyle you’re looking for and UQ offers one of Australia’s 4 best medical courses:
http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/FutureStudents/MBBS/Admissions/InternationalStudents/Pages/InternationalStudents.aspx

As an international student in Australia, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while your course is in session and unlimited hours during official course breaks.
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/573-1/ Student visa

As I mentioned earlier, Queensland has the weather and lifestyle I think you’re after. It’s our most northern (and therefore warmest) state on the east coast and the weather, beaches, countryside and islands are amazing. I live in Brisbane near the main UQ campus and we enjoy 4 or 5 months of hot subtropical weather between November and March and beautiful dry, sunny, warm weather the rest of the time. Spend a winter in Queensland and you’ll never want to live anywhere else. You can swim outdoors for 8 or 9 months of the year though until you acclimatise, you’ll probably wonder why we’re not in the water in June and July and you can say goodbye to rugging up in winter - I don’t even own a coat.
http://www.destinationqueensland.com/

Hi all (Please forgive the typos, it’s late at night where I am!)

I have a career dilemma, of which I would greatly appreciate your opinions as to my next move.

I am a graduate doing a Postgraduate law conversion qualification course (GDL) which will set the groundwork for me becoming a qualified lawyer one day. None of this is really focused in the issue I have per se, but the behaviour of my boss at work is the issue in which I really need some assistance in addressing.

Ever since I told him that I was attending law school part time to begin a career in law, he has become quite sarcastic and discouraging about my ambitions, even though the organisation I work for is a national regulator and consequently has ample influence in the legal profession. I appreciate fully that I work in the operations department and that I must train to get the requisite qualifications to work in/anywhere near the legal department, but every second word or comments he utters about my career goals and ambitions, are usually negative and try to imply to me that I am wasting my time with my course. When I was not studying at law school, he seemed to let me be and was quite apathetic to my existence in all honesty. I am particularly concerned by his attitude as everyone else I have encountered (including my previous boss at the same company who I had a love/hate relationship with) has been surprisingly supportive. I know the course and career path I am embarking upon is difficult- nobody needs to tell me that twice. But I would appreciate more support from my immediate superior at work, which does not seem to be forthcoming. So I am thinking of ditching my ‘honesty in communication approach’ (a motto that my organisation has ironically adopted) and telling him that I have dropped out of my law course, so that things can at least return to the status quo where he was not so negative towards me. My reasoning behind this is that it will allow some heat to be taken off myself from him, hence allowing me full focus to concentrate on my course and my job. The downfall of this situation, however, is that if any genuine and worthwhile legal work experience opportunities come up at work, I would not be endorsed, as my boss would now have assumed that I have ceased all interest in developing a legal career. What do you guys think? And, by the way, if you guys have any better ideas for dealing with my boss, please share them with me, as I am in dire need of inspiration right now!

Now listen to me. You are giving up way too much of yourself to an "EMPLOYER". I will not suggest you go to his superior, that is of coarse unless you have documentation and witnesses. Can you perhaps try not divulging your personal information and schedule? I understand you need to apprise the boss of you availability, so outsmart the poor thing (I say this because of the threat that he views you as) Before Your next term, put in for schedule change a month prior. Be creative with your reason for request. (But keep it honest, it’s all about the wording, vague is good) Above all, KEEP YOUR BUSINESS TO YOURSELF, THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF LIFES EASIEST TEST YOU WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH, KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN, PLOW THROUGH. It just seems you care too much about what their opinion is, an opinion, frankly, that they may not have developed except for the fact that you invited them in. No employer has an opinion on the employee that just does their work, period. No chatting.No socializing. No letting your guard down. It feels like you need to take stock in how you have contributed to the situation. I am not suggesting it is your fault, but you sound very inexperienced with understanding personalities and situational conflict. Bottom line. No one can argue with you unless you open your mouth. This probably won’t help, except, maybe, hopefully, you will reevaluate your contribution to the problem. After all we can only control ourselves. NOTHING ELSE! Now go on and good luck! (and, for god’s sake, SHUT UP!)

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Hi,

I wanted some opinion on how to help my boyfriend. We are both about to graduate but whereas I am proud of my 2:1/first I think my boyfriend is feeling down about his 2:2 in law.

I want him to be happy and to think about other opportunities he can do that maybe are’nt law and that he will be interested in but i’m not sure i’m getting through.

He keeps coming up with ideas that he is really enthusiastic at the time but when I ask what he has done to look into them, like websites or sending away for information he never seems to have followed it up.

I’m trying really hard not to be pushy and send him to the careers office, send off for course info and present him with websites but i’m worried.

He now says he wants to stop going to lectures and just focus on the extra reading but again i’m not sure this will help.

Lastly, and i know this is a bit selfish, I want him to be able to get a job so we can stay together when i do my Postgraduate Study. If he has no job or has no plan isnt it more likely he will go home because he cant afford to stay with me?

Any advice or where I can point him would be greatly appriciated

xxx

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On the Postgraduate application form for this course, there is a section asking me to submit some "research questions which you may wish to pose and answer during the Master’s fieldwork or thesis seminar".

Not too sure what they’re looking for.
Any answers appreciated,

Cheers,
Simon

I recently completed my masters in dispute resolution.

The instructions given to me for my fieldwork were to look towards organizations that have a need for conflict resolution programs such as hospitals, nursing homes, universities, businesses, or insurance agencies. From there, you look at how current systems run and what you think could potentially work better.

I designed a program for students living in residence halls at universities. Now I am offering conflict coaching services over the internet at www.conflictboss.com.

Feel free to check it out or email me if would like more information on the approach and methodology I took to writing my final thesis. Good luck and this is a great field to become involved in!

I am graduating this April from a Postgraduate program and I was wondering when I should start sending out my resume? From what I heard, employers usually want candidates who can start right away. Should I start applying as early as March?

I’d start now. Businesses expect to meet several times with a candidate and if the candidate is in the working world, a two weeks notice is standard. So even if the meetings (like with HR, the hiring manager, maybe even someone else) all happen the same week - they would expect to hire someone in a minimum of 3 weeks. In reality, it could easily take twice that long - everybody is overworked and things at each level might take a little longer to get done.

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In a recent White Paper “Making Globalisation a Force for Good” the DTI gives a special mention to the importance of using languages in international business. Essentially it is referring to the need for effective communication with foreign trading partners to get your message across, hit the mark in promoting your products and build successful relationships. These things are crucial for international success and will probably require you to use the language of your customers.

Of course, it’s a great idea to learn some of your customer’s language because it shows your respect for them and helps you to get closer to their thinking. Moreover, if you are fluent in their language and can even write it well then you have a huge advantage in your business dealings. For informal situations, routine exchanges between existing partners you don’t need to be a professional linguist.

But beware foreign language ability is not the same as the specialist skill required for translating promotional literature or technical documents. Anything critical in its presentation (e.g. sales literature) or its accuracy (e.g. machine operating instructions) must to be translated professionally. Translation is a highly skilled activity performed by specialists. Even a native speaker is not qualified to this work for you. Don’t be tempted to use a short cut. “DIY” translation may save you a few pounds now but it could prove to be very costly later. And, for all the skill involved, professional translation is not costly.

Translations are always made into the target language (your customer’s language) by someone who is a suitably qualified and experienced native speaker of that language. Most translators have Postgraduate qualifications in translation. Most of them belong to a professional body such as the Institute of Linguists (IoL) or Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), whose members are largely freelance individuals. Both of these organisations have professional membership criteria.

The process of translation is more of a craft than a science since words in different languages very rarely correspond exactly in their meaning. What is more, translators will often disagree on the best ways to translate a document, particularly when it comes to matters of style. Even the smallest translation can involve fine judgements based on years of experience. That is the level of expertise you need to achieve a properly executed translation which is not going to let you down.

In the case of sales or promotional literature aimed at an overseas market localisation may be necessary whereby the text, graphics and illustrations are adapted culturally to suit the target country. Ideally you should get the final draft of your translation checked by an educated person you know in the target market who can check if the specialist terms are correct and whether the translated document will make the desired impression in their country.

There is a lot of interest these days in software used for translation, often referred to as Machine Translation or MT. It is used by large international institutions like the EU and UN to produce bulk translations of official documents which translators then have to tidy up. Similar facilities are available on-line where you enter source text and translation into the chosen target language comes back. Happily for translators, humans are still needed to make sense of the raw (often nonsensical) translation which comes out. For the present at least, subtle issues of context, register, emphasis and purpose - essential for accurate translation - are beyond the grasp of artificial intelligence.

So, the practical benefits of using professional translation in your international business are clear. But good translation communicates other messages too. Showing customers your commitment by presenting your company and products in their language will make a lasting impression on them.

By demonstrating your appreciation of a customer’s language and culture, you set yourselves apart from the crowd. By communicating properly in international markets, you appear as enlightened players with a global outlook, with whom others will want to do business. Professional translations will help you to promote your global presence and boost your international business.

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There are many things you should look for when choosing the right private tutor. Sometimes though it will come down to trying various tutors out and seeing which one works best with you. Outlined here are the characteristics you should look for and the steps you should then take to ensure you’ve chosen the right person.

Choosing your tutor - Male, Female?

If you’re choosing a tutor for your child, be aware that with all the best intentions you and your tutor may have, children can take an instant unwarranted dislike to new adults in their home. Your child may relate better to male teachers than female teachers or vice versa. Ask your child which they would prefer as they will then feel involved and it will become their decision to select the tutor rather than it being forced upon them. It can be very difficult to judge how a person will get on with your child without actually trying it. We encourage our clients to try our tutors out, if they don’t work out with the children there’s usually another tutor available to take over. There’s a fine line between perseverance with a tutor that isn’t getting on well with your child and giving up too early before a tutor is able to make a “breakthrough”. We all know how stubborn children can be!

Experience and Qualifications

Depending on the level of private tutoring you are looking for you will obviously have different experience and qualifications requirements. Qualification checks are the one way you can be sure that your private tutor knows what they’re talking about. For primary school all you really need to look for is someone with either a teaching degree or a university student (undergraduate) that has a great rapport with children. The way to find out if they’re good with children is usually through word-of-mouth. Our tutoring service has online feedback for all our tutors so look for something like this if you are going through an agency. The higher the level of tutoring you are looking for the higher the qualifications requirements will be. If you are studying for a degree you will probably be looking for a post-graduate tutor who is specialising in your subject. It can be difficult to check your tutor’s qualifications so we recommend you go through an agency that’s reputation is hinged on providing high-quality tutoring services and will have checked these kinds of things out for you.

Experience is more important with younger people as experienced tutors will have devised ways of keeping focus and disciplining your child covertly! A friend of mine rewards her children with biscuits which makes them extremely attentive and willing to listen! As with anything, expect to get what you pay for. Highly experienced private tutors generally will charge a premium for their services. There really is no substitute for a highly experienced, qualified and reliable private tutor.

Location/ Availability

Try to pick a private tutor that lives fairly close to you. Traffic delays, especially if you live in a built-up area, can be frustrating for both parties. The closer the tutor is to you the easier it will be for them to arrive on time. Make sure that your tutor’s availability doesn’t clash with other pre-arranged activities. Childrens diaries are so full these days that it’s easy to mix up booking times. Try also to pick a time that leaves enough breathing room for your child either side. The last thing your child wants to do is walk in from school and straight into a home tutoring lesson! It also shouldn’t be too late at night as tiredness has a big impact on concentration levels.

Reputation/ Word of mouth

The most compelling motivator to selecting a private tutor is a positive referral. If you can find a tutor that has great feedback from others, especially from your own social group then you’re on to a winner! If you know someone that is using a private tutor, ask them if you can sit in on the lesson and watch it. The tutor may be uncomfortable with this so be sure to check with them first. First-hand experience is the best way of choosing a tutor that’s right for you.

How do I know I’ve chosen the right person?

When you have chosen a tutor for your child, be sure to sit in on the lesson if possible. If this is proving distracting to your child then talk to them afterwards and ask them to go over what they covered. Reinforcement of the things they have learned is a proven technique in improving memory skills. Showing an interest in what your child is learning can result in your child taking much more interest in the subject themselves. The proof of the pudding is in the eating so you should see a marked improvement in confidence at school or grades in exams. Private tutoring can be expensive so make sure you are getting good value for money.

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