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One of the best things about Adelaide is its location and proximity to other major Australian cities. With flights to Melbourne only one hour, two hours to Sydney and Brisbane, and three and a half hours to Perth, a weekend getaway is a short flight away. This past weekend, Melbourne was my destination of choice for a brief weekend escape, accompanied by my girlfriend, who was visiting from Canada.

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I’m sure many of you have your own idea of what dental school may be like- I know I definitely had my own assumptions before I came here! Whether you think of caffeine-laden all-nighters, or adrenaline-fueled clinic sessions, I’ll lay it out for you here and let you judge for yourself. Keep in mind that I’m only a second year student, and the schedule and allocation of contact hours will change drastically in the upper years (less lectures and more clinic with patients!) Also, …

Expectation #1: GPA will remain the same.

Reality: While not everyone will be affected by a GPA drop the majority of study abroad students will see a change. This could be due to various circumstances like language barrier, change of education style, and stress of being in an unfamiliar country.

Solution: Don’t neglect your study! Ask for help whenever you need it. Universities are very approachable and provide students lots of support and resources. …

KOM Consultants would like to introduce you to anther one of our bloggers, Amelia, and this is her first blog!

As she is set to pack up her life and move to the UK, Amelia decides to explore her hometown one last time and take it all in :)

We’ll hear more from Amelia throughout the year as she studies at the University of Gloucestershire

When I thought about applying to school abroad, …

Studying and living overseas can be a daunting experience, especially one that is over 15,000 kilometers away from home! Here’s a short guide of 5 things I think would be great to know before heading down under.

1. The weather

The first thing that comes to most of our minds when thinking about Australia is their weather- we picture a blazing sun over our heads and our feet entrenched in blazing hot sand. …

Curtin University in video’s!

We like to create lil videos for you that include some vital information that we feel you need to know!

Here’s a few video’s we created for you. It’ll take all of 3 minutes to watch them all!

How to apply to Curtin University 

Applying to study at Curtin University is easy peasy! Just watch this video and then apply

Curtin University Accommodation 

How much does accommodation at Curtin University cost you ask? …

International and Aussie students: do they mix?

Taken from Macquarie University’s online edition of The Globe. Do International and Australian students mix? It’s an interesting question…..let’s find out :)

Some international students worry about whether they’ll be able to make friends and fit in with local students in Australia. Here, Australian Macquarie student Lydia Melek busts some myths about international students and shares a story of friendship across borders.

“In the second year of my Arts / Commerce bachelor degree, …

Below are just a few lessons you may learn on your journey abroad Hopefully, the list below helps you prepare yourself before you leave home. Seriously, make sure you get a good fill of Timbit’s and inhale as much of Canada before you leave!

1. You discover new qualities and gain a better understanding of yourself.

When I first came to Australia I thought I was so sure of myself and my capabilities. …

Taken from the Macquarie University’s online news edition, we just had to share this short and colourful blog with you!
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“Exactly 11 months ago, I travelled 17,000km and landed down under, extremely anxious and excited at the same time. I had finally achieved one of the goals I had when applying to university: go on a year abroad in Australia.

As a destination, Sydney has so much to offer. …

Australia: The things people don’t tell you…

I love Canada. It’s something that everyone of us Canadians has probably thought at one time or another and even said. No matter where I go or what I do, Canada will always be my home, and I will always be proud to say it, then promptly apologize incase I offended anyone eh! Kidding aside, I love the frozen tundra and the lush forests, …