ferdimako:

Hey Dr.Juliana, how are you? How are studies? Am still with UB but you know it'll be against Feb 2014 or July 2014 Start date.If and when there is anything I need to you, don't hesitate to let out. Thanks.

PilotHope: Hello. I just finished my degree this last December in Malaysia. Graduated with a First Class Honours,Business Administration, University of Hertfordhsire, UK (offered at INTI College Sarawak). I speak fluently four languages: English, French, Mandarin and Igbo. I also have an academic knowledge of Latin, having scored Grade A1 in Diploma in Latin from Pontifical University, Rome. In my O-Level, I took all science courses and scored all A's and B's with an only C4 as my lowest grade. I want to move to Australia for either work or for pursuance of my Masters.
My questions are these: 1. Can I find work in Australia from here in Malaysia (should be marketing, sales, public speaking or even language teaching jobs)
2. If I go for my masters, can I get a scholarship based on my stellar previous academic performances?
3. Or can I get a part-time job that can pay my tuition in some schools for either an MBA or a Master of Science in Information technology?

Thank you. I would love friends who live in Australia to help me.

cconcept:

how do you mean?pls explain

RedReact:
My brother, me no worry again o; I just wan tow 'Dr J's' line, even though she did her 2nd degree there. Right now, I am thinking of doing like uncle cconcept by going for doctoral program if I were to successfully do Masters elsewhere, even if in Nigeria.
@cconcept, do they do Masters by research in Nigeria?

cconcept:

Ope ni fun Olorun

jennykadry: You's won't understand, not everyone gets a second chance in life. I got one and I am grateful to God. I have not stopped crying and thanking him, I laid on the ground on the streets thanking him. No one would have experienced what I experienced and come out of it alive without a single scratch.

I had an accident recently whilst driving on 110k/hr. My car tumbled (according to passersby) a few times before it stopped. Al I could remember was me screaming "Jesus,Jesus Jesus" as it tumbled and for a second I thought I was dead. Cars stopped and someone called the ambulance, I was in tears and all I asked them to do for me was call my NOK. Helicopters came to airlift me from the scene of accident and fire trucks came incase the car exploded. I was able to get out of the car with the help of the people that gathered around. When I jumped out of the car I heard people say "this is a miracle".

Got to the hospital and everything was fine. Left the hospital after a few hours. Whether you believe in God or not, join me in thanking him.

ferdimako:

Thanks.It looks University of Ballarat,UB got me.It's in Melbourne.Their Master of IT and Cost are something I love and I can pay.Am still fluid but definitely am cool with UB.

cool yay for UB applicants

good luck

ferdimako:

Yeah Mt Helen as well..I've started the online application.I have an unofficial Transcript because the original won't be in until October or November, so could I just notarize that with other documents.That my B.Sc Transcript will be the only unofficial and not original document or should I scramble for anything from my school and wait I do that?I will do the IETLS, so always not to have any road bumps with the Embassy.I will register in May against late August test date in Abuja.Am looking at Feb 2014 start date.Thanks so much with those responses.

jennykadry:


@drjulian

I have been asked to contact people offline and I refused. Whatever they have to say should be posted here, cos everyone is here to learn. I don't support offline contacts re Aussie visa. Nothing is shady here, let people state their purpose on this thread

I understand your point of views, but there are some things that are actually personal and not easy to discuss openly, although it seem unfair, we should probably just put it out here, but i think writing a statement of purpose is a bit personal, and some people might just copy and paste what is written here without having anything to do with their own situation and giving the case officer a look. Let's try to put it here, but statement of purpose, I am willing to help edit privately for anyone interested.

Americanvisa:

But IELTS is needed for visa application,so how do you cross it.

like i said, i could be very persuasive and make a case for myself, or maybe i was just lucky... twice

jennykadry: Are you planning on staying long term ?its a beautiful country -Australia I mean.

Thanks for helping others out. I have been so busy off late. We need more of you here.

Hello Jenny, am sorry for the late reply, I have been out all afternoon doing students stuff, ID cards, course registration etc. yes i plan to stay long term. and am glad to help.. you have done a great job so far

ferdimako:

I believe u did IETLS.Do these people use English language more than us? Hey did you pay the 20K at once b4 COE was sent and any application fee? Am looking at their Master of Information Technology.

Americanvisa:

just check the email you used to open nairaland,you will see the message

Americanvisa: please can you give me a hint,i sent you message now on your nairaland email,thank you

Americanvisa: @dr julaiana,apart from what is listed in the application for student visa checklist,is there any other documents you added or that you can advice us to add to make it a successful application

cconcept:

thanks doctor

cconcept: Dr Juliana,
Please share your experience on phd study application and admission for those of us interested in that level of education-funding, supervisor etc

hello, i have actually read one of your questions regarding the process. well, the issue with phd studies is supervison, and the reality is some professors are lazy to take on other/more students for supervision, my MBA is from an Australian university, University of SOuthern Queensland, but after studies and i wanted to do my DBA, they said no supervisor in my AOC. so i looked for a school that combined coursework + Thesis, these schools do not have a choice than to make a supervisor available to you, check University of Ballarat if they offer what you want, school is a bit pricey though . my tuition is 20k per year and i have 2 and half years to go (do the math )

The process is easy, some school require that you write a research proposal, but i didn't for ballarat,then all documents + transcripts sent to the Uni, in my case they all had to be notorised. thats pretty much it. offer letter-----> accept------> pay------> Coe-------> apply for visa + supporting documents.

hope this helps

detoun82: Congrats Dr Julianna! How's Ballarat? It's not too far from Melbourne so u can always come in to the city on weekends and holidays if u want. I understand what u mean about that jetlag o! That journey is no small thing but it's well worth it.I'm looking forward to being back in Melbourne soon! Good luck in your program and perhaps we see when I get in ; ). My advice is keep a very open mind, mingle and mix with people from other cultures as well because u need that network for social activities and job referrals and choose your friends wisely. Enjoy!

Thanks for the advice .. no be small thing really, lived in Asia before, but los to mel no be beans lol. please let me know when you arrive, am just an hr + away from melbourne/

Americanvisa:

ok,thanks.the cost of ur flight is really good,they ones i checked online was highly expensive.may be wen the time comes u will help me with site

Americanvisa:

remember that the cost of flight is not yet included

Americanvisa: Dr. Juliana,pls do visit here to assist us always

sure, this thread was helpful during my application, will try my best to give my two-cents

Americanvisa: thanks

Americanvisa:

thats very good,thanks for this info,pls how long did it take to grant u visa.Pls i will like to ask in the financial aspect,if my one year tuition is like 11k dollars,my living expenses for couple is 24761,total now is 35,760,may be i have like 35k dollars at d time of application,what will you advice me,should i discontinue with the application or to go on,am going for TAFE program with my wife,both both of us are graduates,what do you think about our chances

Americanvisa: congrats,how much is etihad airline.

ferdimako:

Jinx ur application? Do you believe in fetish things? Congrats Dear! Which Major are you up against?