Starting a PhD in Australia as an International student Australia has evolved its own system of PhD study. Much like Australia's culture, it is a combination of the English model and the American model, with a stronger influence from Britain. As a result an Australian PhD has no required coursework, no thesis defense and lasts anywhere between 3 and 6 years (with an average of four). New PhD applicants should be aware...more
Bangladesh vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, Live Score Card THE MILLION-DOLLAR question is - will Bangladesh be able to qualify for the quarter finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 from group B? The answer is - definitely, it can. But whether ultimately it will be able to, is another question question though maybe not worth a million dollars.Bangladesh will qualify only if it wins against strong opponent South...more
Check your tyres before you holiday trip With the warming weather, people are starting to plan their spring and summer trips and many decide to go on a road trip. As that trip gets closer, it's essential that people check the air pressure and condition of their tyres (in Swedish, däck) before heading out not only for better safety but also so save in fuel costs. Every second car on the road has the wrong tyre pressure, warns the Finnish tyre manufacturer Nokian Tyres, and this may have serious consequences. High summer temperatures, heavy luggage and high speeds put the tyres under stress. Seven per cent of all break-downs are caused by defective wheels and tyres according to the German Automobile association ADAC break-down statistics 2008. Tyre equipment was responsible for 1184 accidents with bodily injuries in 2009, the Federal Statistical Office of Germany states. If the tyre pressure of one front wheel is 1 bar too low, the braking distance is extended by ten per cent on wet roads, as the ADAC has proven in driving tests. It becomes even more dangerous in curves. If all tyres have an inflation pressure of 1 bar too low, the lateral grip of the tyres is...more
Saving money while studying in Australia, a guide for Australians and International students Studying overseas can be expensive, particularly in a rich country like Australia which has a high cost of living. There are some simple things you can do to reduce the cost of living. Some of them rely on having intimate knowledge of how...more
Himachal holiday packages: true glory of nature "Now I am mostly observing the physical motion of mountains, water, trees and flowers. One is reminded of similar movements of the human body, with the similar impulses of joy and suffering in plants - Egon" When searching for the essence of nature and feeling closer to the great...more
International students: one of Australia's biggest exports Although numbers vary from year to year, it is estimated that upwards of 500,000 overseas students come to Australia to study at universities, technical colleges and private schools. This has made education one of Australia's largest exports and easily the fastest growing over the last decade. The largest group of overseas students is from China and the second largest is from India. Students go to Australia because of its proximity to Asia, its high standard of living, its English speaking institutions and the strong reputation of its top universities. A degree from an institution like the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne or the Australian National University is extremely well regarded in Asian countries. The typical experience for these students is generally pleasant and they are generally very satisfied with the standard of education they receive; but thousands of students find themselves profoundly unsatisfied with their wider experience in Australia. This is because they often fail to meet many Australians and also find themselves unprepared for the financial and cultural...more
Safety in Australia following attacks on Indian students There has been a lot of publicity across Asia following a series of attacks on Indian students studying in Melbourne in 2009. As a result of these attacks many students who were...more
The culture of an Australian university, and the problems international students may face Australian universities have a unique academic culture which is similar to, but not the same, as British universities. It is substantially...more
How to maximise your grades when studying in an Australian university Students coming from another country who decide to study in Australia are often surprised at Australia's academic system. Many things are the same in colleges...more
Malaysia Top Places to Visit with Malaysia Package Tours Welcome to the land of Sheer wonderments, Malaysia. Festooned with sheer diversity of tourism attractions with rich heritage and culture depicting the country past as well as...more
Finding Nemo at the London Aquarium Finding Nemo At The London AquariumThe London Aquarium has a huge variety of different species of aquatic life from across the world.You find different type of sea horses, clown fish, sand tiger...more
To Buy Or Not To Buy A Franchise Often times an aspiring franchisee finds themselves having the funding, not wanting to work for somebody else but having little or no business experience.So, what is a franchise?Well, essentially a...more