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All right, since the money is due this friday, who's going to UQ?? When is everyone planning on going over?
Originally posted by markdc
When you say college you are talking about residences right? I would rather have my own place. At least somewhere that I can relax and not worry about some dork pulling the fire alarm. Plus I don't know if I could eat cafeteria food for a full year.
Originally posted by redshifteffect
yah I meant residencies. I'm sure you will save a lot of money if you live off campus anyway I'm not sure about the housing rate where you'll be living but I have a feeling it will still be less then living in college.
The only advantage I found about the college I was staying in was that the meals were all cooked for you so that meant you could save time by not cooking it yourself. Still not worth the hefty price tag in my opinion.
Originally posted by jackts
which first aid course are you taking?
Originally posted by The Pill Counter
Oh, and I highly recommend you take advantage of an opportunity to see Tasmania, as next year's AMSA convention in July is in Hobart. We hosted it this year, and it was a blast. Way crazy, loads of fun, and not half bad lectures and workshops. That goes to all prospective Aussie matriculaters, it'll be a good place to meet up with everyone.
Originally posted by misosoup
...Seriously, I'm kinda floundered as to what to do there while he's studying and I've heard that it's pretty hard to find a job there.
Originally posted by pitman
Surely not much help, but...within and beyond the med school there'll be many int'l significant others at UQ. Take up some new hobbies! Rock climb, surf, bushwalk, dive (if within your budget)...make your partner REALLY jealous.
Originally posted by misosoup
Pitman, just a question regarding diving. Do they allow shore dive lessons in Brisbane? Reason that I never took up diving before is that I get seasick and panicky on a very shaky bumboat.
DrBlaze, I'm currently working in a clinical measurement unit. Think ECGs, lung function, neurological tests, treadmills and whatnots. I'm not sure if there're vacancies (part-time probably as my dependent's visa would only allow 20hrs of work/week) in the hospitals/clinics for positions like that.
I do plan on doing something else, but that'll depend on several factors influencing my applications to UQ (where else?) in future.
Have a good day!
Originally posted by misosoup
Pitman, just a question regarding diving. Do they allow shore dive lessons in Brisbane? Reason that I never took up diving before is that I get seasick and panicky on a very shaky bumboat.
Originally posted by redshifteffect
Another thing to keep in mind is that during the summer the 20 hour work visa no longer applies and you are allowed to work for an Unlimited amount of hours.
You will be hard pressed to get any professional jobs as you're not an australian (unless you are...) but I think if you're just looking for part time work (even at McDonalds the pay is still $10/hour) you'll be alright.
Originally posted by misosoup
Pitman,
As far as I know, most Padi/SSI divers in Asia don't take shore dives at all as most nice underwater scenery lies futher out in the sea. Geographical reasons behind it, I guess. If they do have shore dives available in Brisbane or surrounding areas, I may probably just go ahead and get my certificate as my spouse quite enjoys diving.