‘Study Abroad’ Archives
Of sex, alcohol and a shattered dream
A dentist from India who migrated to Australia for a better future could not have bargained for a worse nightmare that involved alcohol, sex and misjudgment – none of which was his fault. In what started like a typical story of a qualified migrant driving a taxi in [Read More]
Council creates jobs for graduates
New Zealand’s largest city is opening its doors for young people in an initiative that will provide around 230 work experience opportunities to 18-24 year olds. Auckland’s largest employer, Auckland Council has joined hands with the Auckland Chamber of Commerce [Read More]
Forum for migrants to share issues
New immigrants to New Zealand will discuss their concerns and share feedback about their migration experience at a forum in Auckland this month. Auckland Regional Migrant Services (ARMS) is reconvening its Local Settlement Network Meeting at Auckland’s Fickling [Read More]
Australia dabs Indian overstayers
During one of the frequent operations, Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship has detained 12 visa overstatyers and illegal works in Gatton, Queensland. The joint Queensland Police roadside operation located the 12 men – of whom 11 were visa [Read More]
Migrating together more difficult than going alone – study
“In sickness and health” could be a wedding vow, but when it comes to moving to a new country, you would be better doing it alone than moving with a less enthusiastic partner, a study has found. Victoria University of Wellington’s researcher Aidan Tabor [Read More]
Teenagers face racism in New Zealand – study
Teenagers from ethnic and minority groups face many instances of discrimination based on race, a recent study has found. The survey of more than 9000 randomly selected secondary school students in New Zealand revealed that there were significant ethnic differences in the [Read More]
New Zealand school successfully uses Sankrit to teach English
A mainstream school in New Zealand is teaching India’s ancient language, Sanskrit, to it pupils to build their foundation for the English language. Auckland-based Ficino School is New Zealand’s only mainstream school to not only teach the Indian language but [Read More]
Over 13,700 immigrants to get Australian citizenship
While 26 January resonates with the Indian Republic Day for many overseas Indians, it also holds a special meaning for Indians in Australia. As many as 13,700 migrants in Australia, including Indians, will receive their citizenship on the Australia Day – 26 January. [Read More]
Sri Lankan man dead in immigration detention
A Sri Lankan man has died in a government-run facility in Sydney. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has confirmed a man died at the Sydney Immigration Residential Housing (IRH). The Sri Lankan man was discovered in distress in his accommodation at the [Read More]
Staff gets cultural training
A New Zealand education institute has taken a step closer toward embracing cultural diversity in its workforce. Auckland-based Unitec Institute of Technology employs 1100 staff from different ethnicities, serving 10,000 students hailing from a diverse cultural backgrounds. [Read More]
