One step closer... english test done :D

[s0uLja girL]

i sooooo had to share this with ya'll...

done with my ielts (((finally)))... *sigh~sigh*... scored an eight... *grin~grin*...

now i gotta get my student visa going...

any idea how long an online application should take?

also, i read the sticky notes n all... was just wondering exactly what my list of must-dos should look like when i land there, since im coming across as a student.

any help would be great!

p.s: gawwwd... im already so excited i think im gonna start packing... teeheeheeheeeee...

[Dolly]

Hi,

Congratulations on getting your IELTS - I understand the exams are quite long!

Have a look at timeline, it will give you a rough idea of how long it's taking others.

Generally, the first thing people get sorted are their Tax File Number, short term accommodation, mobile phone, medicare.

Dolly

[anj1976]

Originally Posted by s0uLja girL

i sooooo had to share this with ya'll...

done with my ielts (((finally)))... *sigh~sigh*... scored an eight... *grin~grin*...

now i gotta get my student visa going...

any idea how long an online application should take?

also, i read the sticky notes n all... was just wondering exactly what my list of must-dos should look like when i land there, since im coming across as a student.

any help would be great!

p.s: gawwwd... im already so excited i think im gonna start packing... teeheeheeheeeee...

wow, eight is not bad. I am so stressed again now.
We have to, have to and have to have 7. anything above that is welcome

As Dolly mentioned, The TFN should be the first, a visit to centrelink I guess, I am not sure about this being a priority on student visa, opening the bank account or if you open the account from your current location and come, then you have to go and activate it,
Getting an accommodation, temporary or permanent, and of-course finding a part time job.
The rest, like, a boy friend, food from your region, grocery etc etc can wait.

[s0uLja girL]

Dolly ~ thanx heapz... ur an angel ... though im still trying 2 figure out how this timeline site workz!

about the accommodation saga, i hav family in sydney, n am gona b staying wid them... so datz sorted out...

had some questions:

* this TFN deal - wats the order u recommend? TFN application 1st n then apply for work... or the other way around?

* medicare - as a student itz compulsory dat i hav an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)... do i need 2 sort out additional coverage besides this?

* mobile phone - which service provider iz the fav? since i have family in nsw n other states of aus, as well as folks back home in india, who offerz the best std / isd ratez?


anj ~ datz 8 in the academic module hun... u could whistle thru ur test n get a 7 in GT... im sure ur gona do just fiiine!

* hey, about setting up a bnk account - u sure i can start-up opening a bank account right here? coz dat wud b a [[[relief]]]!

* speakin of jobs - are job consultants the best way to find work.. or r there wiser, faster options?

* food from my region, grocery - luckily wil b stayin wid family, n my aunt does magic in d kitchen

* lastly, n most importatly, boyfriend - *giggle~giggle*... errr... actually... umm... did i mention my MAIN reason in wanting 2 move 2 Aus?


hugzyz...
s0uLja gurL

p.s: methinks im beginning 2 sound lik an obsessive virgo doing wat i do bestest - panic!

[Dolly]

* this TFN deal - wats the order u recommend? TFN application 1st n then apply for work... or the other way around?

You will need a TFN for when you start employment

* medicare - as a student itz compulsory dat i hav an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)... do i need 2 sort out additional coverage besides this?

I don't think it would hurt signing up with Medicare. It's free and would be a back up to what you've already got organised.

* mobile phone - which service provider iz the fav? since i have family in nsw n other states of aus, as well as folks back home in india, who offerz the best std / isd ratez?

Well, the whole mobile phone situation is the most confusing thing I have ever come across. In the end we went with Vodafone on a PAYG (mainly because having 2 teenage sons it means we are in control of how much they spend per month!!!).

Dolly

[s0uLja girL]

thanks Dolly... im beginning to see the fog lifting... slow, but sure!

Vodafone is a familiar name - so i may just be a lil partial 2wardz em...


hugz...
s0uLja gurL

[anj1976]

Originally Posted by Dolly

Well, the whole mobile phone situation is the most confusing thing I have ever come across. In the end we went with Vodafone on a PAYG (mainly because having 2 teenage sons it means we are in control of how much they spend per month!!!).

Dolly

And talking about mobile connection..is it gsm there? we have good handsets and would not want to part with the expensive hansets that we have

[sim]

Originally Posted by anj1976

And talking about mobile connection..is it gsm there? we have good handsets and would not want to part with the expensive hansets that we have

Yes, Australia has GSM networks. And 3G, too, if you want/need that.

[rachel]

Hi I TAKE MY TEST AT THE END OF THE MONTH AS I AM 5 POINTS SHORT WHAT IS IT LIKE ANY POINTERS PLEASE

[anj1976]

Originally Posted by rachel

Hi I TAKE MY TEST AT THE END OF THE MONTH AS I AM 5 POINTS SHORT WHAT IS IT LIKE ANY POINTERS PLEASE

Hi Rachel

It is very simple, they have reading, speaking, writing and hearing tasks.
The reading one would have a paragraph and relevant questions from the same, they will be slightly twisted, all you got to do it find the answers from the given paragraph.
The hearing task would have a conversation between two people, very very simple, and again the answers have to be given from that. The conversation can be heard just once.
The speaking is again simple, its for about 12-15 mins, they introduce themselves, you have to introduce yourself as well, then they ask you some general questions like what do you do or what course you did in college or your hobbies etc, then they give you a subject and you have to speak for about 2 mins. the subject can be something like tell us about your favorite teacher or some incident that you can not forget and the like. Then they would question you related to the subject like, if you talked on your favorite teacher, they would ask, did everyone in school like the same teacher etc etc. it again is to check you fluency in the language, the rhythm with which you speak, use of proper words, simple or complex sentences, punctuations etc.
In the writing module they would give you two tasks, one would be an essay writing on some general subject and the other would be a letter writing, say to the principal, you are a student who has lost his or her i-card and you have to request for re-issuing of the same.
If you have enrolled yourself for the test, they will provide with the study material and the material has everything.
By the way, I too am appearing for it on 21st August.

Wish you luck.

Anj