How to budget and save as a university student – some top tips

Knowing how to budget and save is an essential life skill. If you’re an international student, then this may be the first time you’ve moved out of home and you are now responsible for paying your living expenses. You may be feeling overwhelmed, but by learning some strategies on how to budget and save, you will be able to pay your expenses on time and have money left over to spend on special things.    Here are practical ways you can budget [...] READ MORE ⟩

The top 7 reasons to study engineering in Australia

If you’re looking for a career where you can develop innovative solutions to make the planet a better place to live, then engineering may be the career for you. Engineering is a challenging field, but each day brings new things to learn, interesting problems to solve, and opportunities for innovation. You could be an engineer that discovers new sources of renewable energy, connect remote communities or develop medical equipment that can better diagnose diseases.    Australia has a culture of innovation and [...] READ MORE ⟩

The top 7 ways to improve your presentation skills at university

Being able to present your ideas clearly in front of people is an essential skill, applicable to every stage in your life, from high school to university to work. Presenting your ideas can happen at any time of the day such as during a study session with your classmates, or in front of your class as part of an assessment. The way you present affects your academic results at university and job opportunities when you begin your career.  In this blog, [...] READ MORE ⟩

How to engage in small talk (with people you don’t know)

Does the thought of going to an event when you do not know anyone make you anxious? Do you have difficulty starting a conversation?  Speaking in social situations does not come easily for everyone. If you are about to start studying at university, you may be feeling nervous leaving your family and friends and going to a new place where there are hundreds of new students from different backgrounds to get to know.  In this blog we will discuss:  What is small talk? Strategies [...] READ MORE ⟩

What to prepare before and after you arrive at college

Going overseas to study is an exciting time, but there are many things to prepare before you go and various tasks to complete a few weeks after you arrive.    In this blog, we will go through a list of items and top tips to help you prepare before and after you arrive at college in Australia. WELCOME GUIDES    Download our Welcome Guides to access detailed information and handy checklists to help you prepare and get settled into college.   [...] READ MORE ⟩

The top soft skills you will learn at university

University is an exciting time where you’ll learn a wide range of skills to prepare you for your career. These skills can be categorised under hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills, also known as technical skills, refers to the knowledge and abilities you need for a specific job (e.g. coding skills for a software developer). Soft skills are not specific to one role or industry but can be transferred to any job (e.g. communication skills). Soft skills are often more valued [...] READ MORE ⟩