Students share Aussie experiences

During International Education Week (14-18 November 2011), Australian student ambassadors will share their most memorable study abroad experiences. Follow their stories on Facebook and Twitter. Click here for the official International Education Week website.

Steven Oishi is the grand prize winner of two round-trip tickets to Australia courtesy of V Australia! Steven won the 'Discover Your Future Unlimited' video contest for his video 'My Future Unlimited'. Steven is a UBC student currently on exchange at the University of Queensland. In all 56 students submitted videos. Click here to watch all the winning videos and honourable mentions.
                                                                           

Professional development opportunity

The Endeavour Executive Awards provide funding for professional development opportunities in Australia including management training, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, short courses or developing leadership skills. Applications opened on 1 November. For advice on the application process, please contact Education Manager Sarah Wolf  

Opportunities for graduates to work in Australia

Australia will introduce a work visa for international students who have graduated from Australian universities. Students graduating with a bachelor's or master's by coursework degree will be eligible for a two-year work visa and students graduating with a master's by research or PhD will be eligible to work up to four years. Read more about the visa changes here.

Opportunity for students or recent graduates

Australian Education International - North America (AEI-NA) is seeking a full-time education policy intern to begin in January through April 2012. The intern will assist with researching, monitoring, and reporting on US and Canadian education policy, attend and report on education events, and assist the policy manager with supplemental duties as requested. Applications close 21 November. Click here for more information on how to apply. 

Meet with Education Manager Sarah Wolf at the NAFSA Region V. For more information click here. 

Attend the workshop, "Beyong 'It was awesome!' Enriching the Student Experience After Re-Entry" on Thursday, 17 November from 1:30 to 2:45pm presented by Austrade, George Washington University and Meredith Collage at the CIEE Conference. More details here.