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One Authentic Cuban Night - One Spectacular Cuban Party
Where?
Havana Bar De Luxe,
169 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst, Sydney
When?
Sunday, 25 May 2008
What time?
8.30PM until late
It will be a night bursting with all the colour, energy and passion of Cuba.
Live Bands, Dance Shows, DJs and Cocktails.
Come and experience ONE NIGHT in HAVANA!
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Australian Slang |
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1. She'll be apples:
everything will be okay
2. Bananas:
someone is going crazy with anger
3. Give it a bash:
you will try something you are unsure about
4. Gone Berko:
gone mad
5. Bewdy:
beauty
6. Billy lids:
the kids
7. Crikey:
surprise at something
8. Cut lunch:
sandwich
9. Dog and bone:
telephone
10. Grizzle:
complaining person
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"Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It is not something you can learn in school. But if you haven't learnt the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learnt anything."
-Muhammad Ali-
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From Our Desk |
First of all, allow me to welcome all students who just arrived in Australia. As you can see, the weather has been changing constantly within this month. Thus wherever you go, make sure you always carry your jacket with you; as it can get very hot during the day and chilly during the night.
We just celebrated one of the most important days of the Australian history, ANZAC Day. As a tribute, we would also like to provide you with a bit of information about this special day together with the recipe to cook ANZAC biscuits which you can share with your friends and families.
As some of you might find difficult to adjust with the Australian way of life, we also present this issue with information about culture shock and how to cope with this challenge.
Finally we wish you all the best of luck in your studies.
Warm wishes,
Agnes Ong
Marketing Executive |
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Student of the Month - Bernard Chiu |
 Bernard Chiu is a 23 year old student from Hong Kong. He has been staying in Australia for almost 3 years. He enjoys swimming, basketball, soccer, PC & TV games and travelling. He has big interest in photography and cultural exchange.
He came to Australia for the purpose of study as he heard that there are a number of good universities here. Bernard graduated from Curtin University of Technology, Sydney Campus, in March this year. He is currently working part-time whilst waiting for his Permanent Residency approval.
During his school days, it took him around 40 minutes to get to university (Padstow to City). Bernard found the travelling time was acceptable. He added that the train service is excellent and he always managed to get to uni on time.
Bernard enjoys living in Australia very much and he found the people in here are friendly and nice. He loves Sydney weather too, especially in the summer as he can go to the beach. Bondi Beach is his favourite.
 He also mentioned that he is very happy with his host family and he has been staying with them since he arrived in Sydney. His host family is a young couple with a beautiful 1 year old son. Bernard said that they have a lot of similarities in terms of hobbies and interests such as movies and sports (soccer, swimming and rugby). By staying in a homestay, he has improved his communication skills while having a cultural experience at the same time.
Bernard has become part of the homestay family. He participated with most of the family's activities such as wedding party, Christening party, and so on. The most memorable experience he had was going camping on Australia Day with his host family. In Hong Kong, they don't go camping outdoor due to the country's geographic. So what they do, they go to other people's houses to camp, with no tent of course. Whilst in Australia, when you are talking about camping, it means you are doing an outdoor activity and having a lot of interactions with nature.
 For Bernard, the Australian way of life isn't hard to adjust. However, he finds it difficult to find activities in the evening as the shops close early and there is not much entertainment happening at night during weekdays. This is a totally different atmosphere compared to Hong Kong as the city stays alive until late at night 7 days a week.
Bernard intends to stay for a long period of time in Australia as he really likes it here. Other cities that are becoming his favourite are Cairns and Melbourne.
Bernard is happy with Global Experience as he found the service very professional yet personalised.
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How to Cope with Culture Shock |
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 Stepping on a new territory can be nerve-racking for many international students as they have to adjust to different environment, rules and lifestyles. Not easy - of course. Most of the times, students can get very nervous, uncertain, confused and homesick. This type of feelings may last only for a week or could be for months, depending on how much effort you can put to tackle them. You often ask yourself, why I am having these types of symptoms? What does it mean? Experiencing "culture shock" could the right term to explain these feelings.
Below are some ways to cope with culture shock:
1. Be open-minded
Wherever we are, we will always be proud of our own culture and country. However, when you live in another country, you need to be able to adjust yourself with their customs and culture respectively.
2. Ask questions if you are unsure
Misunderstanding often occurs as we lack of information and only make certain assumption or judgment on a certain thing. It is essential to ask questions if you are not sure about certain things. If you live in a homestay, it is always a good idea to ask questions to your host family, they are the closest family you are currently having.
 3. Mingle with othersMake an effort to meet people and form friendships. The best way to find new friends is by joining recreational activities such as Student Union, Gym Association at University, etc. This way, you can slowly forget about your homesickness and start liking your new environment.
4. Keep your sense of humour open
It is very likely that you will make mistakes as you explore the new culture. If you laugh at some of these mistakes, it will help you to learn, adapt and enjoy the experience. Don't take things too seriously.
5. Take your new experience as a learning curve
The greatest thing you can have by moving to a new country is the learning experience part. It is always interesting to learn about new cultures. You may be surprised to discover new things about your own culture that you may not have thought about before. You may then broaden your point of view, be more mature personally and understand yourself better.
Good luck, guys!
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 What is ANZAC Day?
Why is this day special to Australians?
When the war broke out in 1914, Australia had been a federal commonwealth for only 14 years. The new national government was eager to establish its reputation among the nations of the world. In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula to open the way to the Black Sea for the allied navies.
 The plan was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire and an ally of Germany. They landed at Gallipoli on 25 April, meeting fierce resistance from the Turkish defenders. What had been planned as a bold strike to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate and the campaign dragged on for eight months.
By the end of 1915, the allied forces were evacuated after both sides had suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Over 8,000 Australian soldiers were killed. News of the landing at Gallipoli made a profound impact on Australians at home and 25 April quickly became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who had died in war.
 Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives of capturing Constantinople and knocking Turkey out of the war, the Australian and New Zealand actions during the campaign bequeathed an intangible but powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as the "ANZAC legend" became an important part of the national identity of both nations. This shaped the ways they viewed both their past and future.
What does it mean today?
Australians recognise 25 April as an occassion of national commemoration. Commemorative services are held at dawn - the time of the original landing - across the nation. Later in the day, ex-servicemen and women meet and join in marches through the major cities and many smaller centres. Commemorative ceremonies are held at war memorials around the country. It is a day when Australians reflect on the many different meanings of war.
 The ANZAC Day CeremonyEach year the commemorations follow a pattern that is familiar to each generation of Australians. A typical ANZAC Day service contains the following features: introduction, hymn, prayer, an address, laying of wreaths and recitation. Last Post, a period of silence, Rouse and Reveille, and the national anthem. At the Memorial, families often place red poppies beside the names of relatives on the Memorial's Roll of Honour after events such as the ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day services.
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Special Recipe - ANZAC Biscuits |
 Ingredients
1 cup plain flour
1 cup rolled oats (regular oatmeal) uncooked
1cup desiccated coconut
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoon golden syrup or honey
1 tablespoon bicarbonate of soda
2 tablespoon boiling water
Method
1. Combine the flour (sifted), oats, coconut and sugar in a bowl
2. Melt the butter and golden syrup (or honey) in a saucepan over a low heat
3. Mix the bicarbonate of soda with the water and add to the butter and golden syrup
4. Pour the liquids into the dry ingredients and mix well
5. Spoon dollops of the mixture, about the size of a walnut shell, onto a greased tin leaving as much space again between dollops to allow for spreading
6. Bake in a moderate oven, 180ºC for 15-20 minutes
7. Cool on a wire rack and seal in airtight containers | |
Global Experience
565 Sydney Road
Seaforth NSW 2092 Australia
P: 02 9948 3599 / 3588
F: 02 9948 3500
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