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These are some of the features of Australia which you may want to consider when deciding if you wish to study, work or live there:
Note that there are good and bad sides to each characteristic, and there are many exceptions to these stereotypes.
There is a wide mix of cultures in Australia. In all the major cities there are foreign communities from most parts of the world.
Australian people are usually tolerant to foreigners, and respect the freedom to have different opinions and beliefs.
People usually feel free to express their own opinions and wear what they want. Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time.
Australian people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking.
People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced, partly to avoid any possible embarrassment.
Individual ideas are encouraged. Arts and music are creative. Australian people are often not so good at working as a group.
People are quite modest. They do not like to complain directly: life is peaceful, but when there is poor service it may often be challenged and changed.
English is their first language in Australia.
It is easy to travel to Australia. There are numerous flights to Australia from a various European cities. You can travel around Australia by trains and bus, although the services are not very efficient, plus the fact that Australia is very large. It is usually not necessary for a student to have a car. It is easy to make day-trips or to go on holiday to other parts of Australia. If you come to work or study in Australia, you may have the opportunity to experience a variety of different cultures of many countries.
If you wish to come to Australia as a Student - To obtain a student visa it is compulsory to pay OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) for the length of your visa.
Australia is a relatively safe country. However, crime rates have increased in recent years, partly due to an increase in the use of illegal drugs. There are pickpockets in busy areas, so hold on to your belongings carefully. There is very little risk of earthquakes, hurricanes or other natural disasters, although flooding sometimes occurs in low areas. As in many other parts of the world, there is some risk of terrorist attack.
The Australian educational system has a good reputation. Accredited qualifications obtained from Australian schools and universities are recognised in most parts of the world. There are courses in a wide variety of subjects, including many which are open to international students. Language teaching methods in Australia are well developed, schools are regularly checked to check that general standards are high.
Australian cuisine is not a well recognised overseas. However, there is in fact a very wide variety of food available (both traditional Australian food and international cuisine), especially in the bigger cities. There are many fresh ingredients which are delicious when cooked well. However, many busy people don't pay much attention to preparing food well and prefer instant meals.
Australia has a unique and interesting history and is good at preserving its traditions and old buildings and gardens. There are many museums and art galleries.
There are many green areas, including beautiful parks, gardens and public footpaths. There are many wonderful beaches & coastal areas. Australian beaches are amongst some of the best in the world, with beautiful open sandy beaches.
The Australian weather is extremely mild. In general the winters are not too cold, and the summers are not too hot, but in comparison to the European weather - the Australian summers extend for up to 10 months of the year. Days are short in the middle of winter (June-August), and long in the middle of summer (December-February). There is usually more rain in the far north of the country, and more sunshine in the centre. Australia is the ideal location if you want to sunbathe on a beach or swim or surf in the Ocean.