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LETTER FROM THE EDITORSDear readers, Hi, how you going!? Welcome to the first edition of istudent magazine. Let us use this time to explain this new magazine and what you have to look forward to. First let us just say, from the members of the magazine, Congratulations. We understand that even though studying as an international student is much more difficult than in your own country, you guys are still doing it! Because we know this you should be proud of yourself! Or maybe you already are ? ;-) Well, what is this magazine about? Every month we (students like yourselves) will be releasing a free magazine to help you with all your problems in Australia. If our magazine does not give you the answer to your problems, you can always contact us via email or phone call and we will do our best to find the answer to your particular problem. No question is too small, remember you are not alone and there is someone out there going through the same thing as you. You will know us not only through this magazine, but will also be able to meet members of our team, at parties, events and trips organised by our magazine. This magazine is run by all kinds of students; those who study hard and those who party and drink hard as well. Our connections with lawyers, migration agents and government bodies, help our team to deliver high quality and accurate information and advice. You will be happy to know that the magazine is made by students but your opinions and ideas are important to us as well. You can have your say on the subject matters, articles and cover design in the near future. We are open to all your suggestions and are happy to include them in future editions. Finally, we would like to thank you for choosing to read istudent magazine. We will try to get better and better with every month. Once again, feel free to send us ideas and let us know your thoughts about the magazine. Through your involvement we will be able to provide helpful and fun stuff as well. Don’t forget that istudent magazine is here to help you with your study and life in Australia. Kind regards,

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MIX & MATCH

SUCCESS STORY

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For all the International Students who have been in Australia for some time many of you are aware of who and what is a Migration Agent. Whilst many of us know who they are and what they do more often than not Migration Agents are eas-ily confused with Education Agents! Even though they are both in the industry of helping International Students, the key difference between the two is that only Migration Agents are qualified to give legal advice to Students regarding Migration Law.

Choosing a Migration Agent can be a big quandary (a state of uncertainty or perplexity) In this article I will offer some tips and advice on what you should look for and where to find good Migration Agents.

The first question you need to ask yourself is do you require the help of a Migration Agent? If so for what purpose? Once you have established that it will be much easier for you to go about the task of finding the right Migration Agent for your needs.

The usual way of finding a Migration Agent is through the recommendation of a friend, via the internet, or advertise-ments in magazines and newspapers.

TIPS ON FINDING A MIGRATION AGENT1. Make sure that your agent is registered and always check for their Migration Agent Registration Number (MARN). You can do that on the government website www.mara.gov.au or at the exact URL: https://www.mara.gov.au/agent/ARSearch.aspx?FolderID=394

2. Some Migration Agents are also lawyers, and as such it is wise to get advice from someone with a background in law. They will help you not only with migration problems but also if you have any problems with Australian law.

3. Do not be afraid to address the Migration Agent any questions or issues that you may have. Remember that you are a customer and you are paying for their service so you have the right to ask whatever you need to know. 4. If you do not feel confident with your English make sure you have a translator with you when you see the Agent. 5. Make sure that the Migration Agent you are going to see has enough experience in your case. For instance if you are going to apply for Australian Permanent Residency, Employer Sponsored Migration or Business Skills Entry, check the number of applications done by this agent and their results in these areas. 6. Do not use an unregistered Migration Agent or an agent who has been suspended. Do not rely on the migra-tion advice given by an Education Agent, as often they could be inaccurate or misleading.

IMMIGRATION AGENTS - CHOOSING WISELYWE LOOK AT MIGRATION AGENTS & WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR WHEN DECIDING WHO TO USE

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WHAT DOES MARN STAND FOR? MARN stands for Migration Agent Registration Num-ber, it is a unique number which is assigned to every Migration Agent, it means that this Agent is Registered and is qualified to serve your needs.

MARN AND MARA?MARN is the registration number used to identify an Agent, MARA (Migration Agents Registration Author-ity) is the governing body which is connected to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Here are the key objectives of MARA:

• Only suitable persons are registered as Migration Agents, and unsuitable persons are refused registration or re-registration

• Registered Agents maintain appropriate knowl-edge to enable them to provide accurate advice to consumers

• All complaints about the services of registered, or formerly registered migration agents are ap-propriately addressed

• The Office of MARA works collaboratively with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and other bodies such as prosecuting or regula-tory authorities to address the activities of Agents outside its mandate

• Consumers understand their rights and Agents understand their obligations under the regulatory framework.

• Processing applications for registration• Administering continuing professional develop-

ment• Monitoring the conduct of registered Migration

Agents, and• Investigating complaints about, and taking ap-

propriate disciplinary action against, registered migration agents who breach the Migration Agents Code of Conduct or otherwise behave in an unprofessional or unethical way

If you are interested in all functions of the Office of MARA you can Google it by typing:

S316 Migration Act 1958

Article was written based on government website www.mara.gov.au

If you are thinking of changing your visa or to apply for Permanent Residency in the future it would be wise to start thinking about it now and find the information you need to take you through the process. Good Luck!

STEP 1: WHAT IS THE IELTS TEST?The International Language Testing System (IELTS) was designed and introduced in 1989 to assess a candidates English language skills in the following 4 areas; Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You may already be aware that there are TWO versions of the exam. It is always important to check with your migration agent or intended educational institute as to which version you are required to sit. But as a general rule;

ACADEMIC MODULE - is to help universities and colleges assess the English skills of applicants wishing to study or train in the English language. The Academic version is usually sat by people who intend on studying in English at university (undergraduate or postgraduate level) and therefore tests for understanding and use of complex academic language.

GENERAL – is mainly used by immigration agencies and em-ployers to assess the English skills of employees or immigration applicants. The General Training version is for people requiring a more general level of English proficiency and therefore tests for everyday understanding of texts and speech required to survive in an English speaking country.

*The Academic test is more difficult than the General Training test.

STEP 2: HOW IS THE IELTS TEST DONE?There are FOUR parts to the IELTS test:• ListeningTest 30mins• ReadingTest (Academic or General) 60mins• WritingTest (Academic or General) 60mins• SpeakingTest11-14mins The Speaking and Listening Modules are THE SAME. Whereas reading and writing modules differ so as to assess the different types of writing and reading skills.

On the test day the Listening, Reading and Writing Modules are done in the morning, with Listening being the first test of the day. Speaking tests are done after the morning tests have been completed. The time you wait my be as little as half an hour or up to 4 hours!! It is important you check your speaking appoint-ment time in the morning, so you can let your boss or friends know you will not be available!

Also, bringing your own lunch might be a good idea, as some testing centres do not always have shops or cafes nearby.

IELTS EXAMINATIONAs international students we all study a great variety of subjects but it seems we all have something in common, in that at some point in time we will have to sit the IELTS exam. It may be to do further study, to get the job we always wanted or for migration purposes. This article will give you a guide to the ins and outs of the IELTS exam and give you some clues on which version you might have to sit - ACADEMIC or GENERAL TRAINING version.

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STEP 3: HOW SHOULD I PREPARE TO SIT THE TEST?There are many ways to study for the IELTS test. You can go alone by buying a good IELTS book and going through tests. Studying alone can be difficult to find the motivation and to understand your errors. How do you know what you are doing wrong in your speaking and writing for example?

You could enrol into an IELTS preparation class also as you can meet other people who are trying to pass and get some handy tips.

Ideally you could pay for a private tutor. This is a great way to get personal help at a time you want, where you want. If you are working and studying this is the best option for you as it is a quick way to get some useful tips, have your writing corrected and your questions answered clearly, especially as you don’t have a lot of time to spend in a class. Private tutors may seem expensive but in the long run you get a lot more and save a lot more time and money.

STEP 4: WHICH BOOKS SHOULD I USE?You can buy textbooks at most of book shops, and any kind of books alike.I used Kinokuniya, there are many range of books.However, these books are quite expensive, you can also buy second hand one.One of useful and cheap one is from the internet.You are able to download test and mp3

STEP 5: WHEN & WHERE CAN I DO THE IELTS TEST?As the test is required by many people and for different reasons it is very popular and places to sit the test fill up quickly so it is advised to book the IELTS test as soon as possible. Some people have had to wait 3-4 months to do the test.

To book the test you will need to bring a few things as part of identification and registration. You’ll need to bring;• Your valid passport• passport-sized photos (must be less than 6 months old)• application form• fee (approx. $310)

IELTS TESTING CENTRES AROUND SYDNEY   

University of Technology, SydneyTel: (02) 9514 1546Email: ielts@uts.edu.au

University of Sydney (CET)Tel: (02) 9036 7938Email: elts@cet.usyd.edu.au

Macquarie UniversityTel: (02) 9850 6337Email: ielts@mq.edu.au

UNSW (Institute of Languages)Tel: (02) 9385 4074Email: Ielts.enquiries@languages.unsw.edu.au

Woollongong UniversityTel: (02) 4252 8803Email: wucielts@uow.edu.au

Newcastle UniversityTel: (02) 4921 7183Email: ielts@newcastle.edu.au

ACLTel: (02) 8246-6844Email: ielts.enquiries@acl.edu.au

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SLANG? The way locals speak to each other or even the accent could be confusing to you. As soon you pick up the ac-cent, you will understand the words, but because so many people from different countries live in Australia, accents could cause you to misunderstand the words used. Don’t blame yourself if you do not understand. Often it is their pronunciation - not your language knowledge.

Aussies LOVE to use slang to replace the correct words. There are dictionaries available which are full of Aussie slang. This can be of great help, but if you decide to use these slang words, make sure you understand which words can be used in which situation, G’Day is the most common slang word used in Australia. It means hello or hi.

There are hundreds, even thousands of words Aussies use which most often than not are quite colourful or coarse. Such words are fine to use among friends or in a social setting but should most definately never be used in any formal situations such as a job interview or in class at school. It is hard to start to list the slang words - from arse (Americans say ass) to yob (an ignorant person) and the list goes on. Australians have also frequently starting using many American slang words such as Guys, Dude, S.O.B just to name a few.

Some slang is local - confined to one state or even area. Words may have one meaning in NSW but might mean something completely different in Darwin or North Queensland. Make sure you know the meaning of the slang word being used in the situation you are dealing with, otherwise it could lead be veryembarassing to you!

AUSSIE SLANGAUSSIE SLANG IS THE TERM USED FOR WORDS USED IN AUSTRALIA THAT ARE PECULIAR TO THE AUSTRALIAN WAY OF SPEAKING AND GENERALLY REFLECT THE AUSTRALIAN LIFESTYLE. WE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SLANG WORDS YOU WILL COMMONLY FIND USED BY AUSSIE LOCALS.

AUSSIE SLANG

Aussie slang is the term used for words used in Australia that are peculiar to the Australian way of speaking and generally reflect the Australian lifestyle. On the right is a list of words and phrases that you may find useful initially in Australia for communication, either in understanding others or expressing yourself. They are a handpicked selection of words and phrases from a variety of lists and are the most widely used colloquialisms at the current time. They are not old fashioned or out of date and you will find that they are a part of everyday speech used by most people you come across throughout Australia.

Enjoy…

G’Day Mate!

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Arvo afternoonBarbie a bar-b-queBloke a male (Australian)Bomb an old carBuggered broken, or tired from a long day of workCall it a day tofinishwhatyouaredoingforthedayClose shave near miss, very close indeedCushie tohaveaneasylife/jobDunny toiletFair go togivesomeoneanequalchanceFork out spendalotofmoneyonsomethingWhat’s your game? whatareyoudoing,somethinggoingonthatiswrongYou’re game you are brave, courageousHot under the collar to get angryIdiot box televisionJumper usually a woollen sweaterKnock something tocriticisesomethingKnock off timetimetogohomefromworkWhat do you know? afriendlyconversationstarter,usuallyansweredwith,“notmuch”Lamingtons spongecakescoatedinchocolateandgratedcoconutLemon somethingthatisfaulty,badoruselessthatyoucantgetridofMaccas Mc DonaldsMiddy 285ml glass of beer in NSW,ACT.Mucking around playinggames,beingfoolishNo worries no problem, reassurancePissed drunk, can also mean angryPot 285ml glass of beer (Vic & Qld)Pot hole aholeintheroadQuack a doctor, sometimes, not a good doctorReckon to agree, an opinion

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I am sure many international students have at one time or another, considered the question, Why study in Australia? In my experience, and having spent 8 years in Australia, this has become the hardest question to answer. Sure, we all came here to study, that is probably why we are called international students and not travellers; however, after you have spent some time in Australia, you will find there is so much more than just studying. Anthropologists say that you have to spend a few years in an unfamiliar world in order to find out who you really are. To me this is true and there is something more. There are many reasons to study abroad, from forging a better life for yourself and/or your family, or to experience different cultures; either way, you are in Australia now, reading this.

Australia has some top universities, such as the University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney. On the other hand, you can have a nice Aussie breakfast on a late Sunday morning, some Asian cuisine for lunch and grab a kebab after a long night of clubbing. It really amazes me that all different cultures are mixed together with a unique Aus-tralian aroma.There is an old Chinese proverb that says: “It’s better to travel 10 000 miles than to read 10 000 books.” It is true that it is better to travel and broaden your horizons, than to read a stack of books and being in Australia gives you a taste of the world all in one place, particularly in Sydney.

Here, you are able to go into the city and experience a small part of Chinese culture in Chinatown, or go to Leichhardt to try some authentic pizza while practicing your Italian with native speakers; go to the rocks and find out more of the history of the English settlers, or go to Bondi Beach to experience Aussie beach life. There is so much here to experience, I know I would have missed out on such a rich cultural experience, had I chosen to study elsewhere. What’s even more attractive about Australia is the beautiful weather and clean environment along with its unique lifestyle. Here, one has the opportunity to meet people from different countries around the globe and make new friends and fall in love, all cross-culturally. The developed education system has also made Australia one of the top wish list countries for international students and travellers. That could be why each year, 350 000 international students choose Australia as their destination. Like it or not, they cannot all be wrong.

It is impossible in a few hundred words, to capture the full experience and host of opportunities to be had as an inter-national student in Australia, but I am sure that as you read this, you can easily bring to mind your own unique experi-ences in this amazing land. As you read this magazine, it will become clearer how we are all connected. As many of you are first-time readers of this magazine, this is also my first time writing for this publication and I look forward to more contributions from my experience as an international student in Sydney.

WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA?REFLECTIONS ON COMING TO AUSTRALIA TO STUDY....

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FUN IN THE SNOWWHAT!? THERE’S SNOW IN AUSTRALIA?!

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So who has dreamt of going to the snow or to do some Skiing/Snowboarding every winter? For me I was in that position three years ago when I first came to Australia, wondering whether the great Down Under has any snow to play with at all as I was under the impression that its a hot and dry country with an endless summer.

Boy had I got it so wrong?! There was so much snow in winter I wish to be buried in it! The only catch 22 is that the Snowy Mountains are about a five and a half hour drive or seven hour coach ride from Sydney.

I realise everyone has a different opinion of the snow, some of you are dying for an adventure, while others are happy to play in the snow and throw snowballs at their friends, acting like five year olds again, yay!

Every now and then i’ve approached my friends asking them to come to the snow, and sure enough I get all kinds of shoddy excuses of why they could not come and let me tell you they have no idea what they’re missing, so to all the nay sayers out there, I dedicate the pictures in this article to you! :)

You can leave your tin canned food and meals at home, the lodges in Kosciuszko can cater to most of your needs, including cafes, pubs and restaurants. Fancy a deep tissue massage and manicure? No problem! If you can fork it out, there are health retreats that can cater to you!

I recommend traveling by coaches if you plan on going there, for details check out thredbos website at:http://www.thredbo.com.au/

If you plan to go by car make sure you have some snow chains handy, or you could find yourself snow ploughing all the way to the lodge which, unless you’re a Swedish rally driver, could leave you feeling a bit green.

You will need a Ski Pass to get around the Chair Lifts, T-Bars and Skitubes. If you’re a novice I would suss out a Ski package which includes equipment hire and ski lessons, and for that you get to spend more time on the snow looking good and feeling great! I think a good place to start looking for package deals would be http://perisher.com.au.

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ON YOUR WAY THERE

If you’re on a budget go as a bigger group so you can limit your spending. Traveling from Sydney to Kosciuszko Mountains can be interesting especially when you can see the native animals like Kangaroos, Koalas and differ-ent kinds of beautiful birds, You can stop by a few places on the way to see fish farms or local farmers who sells organic food which are not as readily available in Sydney.

SNOW SAFETY

Going to the snow is fun, but it carries a responsibility for yourself and others as well. Every Snow Season from June to September people are taken to medical centres and hospitals with a variety of injuries - mainly knee injuries, broken wrists and concussions.

About 30 to 80 people a day are taken in for treatment, amongst those are children from 3 years old and adults up to 70 years old. Here are the things you need to look out for at the snow so you can minimise your risk of getting injured:

• Always look out for trail signs and symbols, runs such as yellow, red, green, blue black represent a level of difficulty and you will be able to find them in most information guides.

• Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you have any problems as all skiers and snowboarders are very friendly and are more than happy to help you.

• Skiing and Snowboarding is so much fun but be aware of your surroundings such as falling tress, branches and rocks. Make sure that all your bind-ings are secure.

MORE INFORMATION

Pick up some brochures at the Information Centre and they will tell you all kinds of tourist attractions, maps, ac-commodation prices and more. If you would like to know more information call the following numbers:

Perisher - 1300 655 822www.perisher.com.au Thredbo - 1300 020 589www.thredbo.com.au/stay

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Do you have any interesting stories to share with us at the snow? Have any embarrassing moments you’d like to spill? Write to us at editor@istudent.ws

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MIX & MATCH14.Does language and culture create a barrier in your relationship? Tell us a little more about it?Ye... a really big one, a lot of the fights we had at the begin-ning of our relationship were because language was a problem but I think people will get better with their english over time.Through the years we learnt to deal with and get along with each others backgrounds, but there are still things that we just don’t get about each other’s culture and that is something we cant change. Just because he or I do not understand it, does not mean he or I need to stop doing it. I really like karaoke, he isn’t a big fan of it. I won’t stop going to karaoke because of that. He just has to deal with it, and he has done really well so far. 15.Some people say that having g/f or b/f from another country is much more interesting because you have so much to learn and discover about one another? Do you agree with this?Yes and no. Learning new things is interesting but there are times that I just want to stick to my culture

16.Do you maybe share the same interests or similar passions and hobbies?Ye, a lot. We both like doing 3d stuff, like watch ing movies, like to eat different types of food, etc..

17.Tell us a few things which you love to do together?Watching movies, bush walking and eating. 18.What are you doing at the moment - studying, work-ing etc...?We both study multimedia.

If you could describe each other in 1-2 sentences what would you say about one another? He is kind, generous, funny, will help anybody who needs help and is always taking care of mebut, sometimes acts like a kid.

19.Are you planning to get married or is it too early to talk about it?Way too early! 20.What are, lets say three things you like most in each other?He loves his family a lot.He can always make me laugh even when I’m angryHe loves me a lot.

1.What are your names guys? My name is Jialing, his is James

2.What is your background ?Im chinese and he is english 3. How often do you say ‘’i love you’’ to one another and who is the one who says it more?We say I love you every night on the phone before we goto sleep, at lest once a daybut I think he says it more :) 4.What was the first thing that attracted you to each other?Baby face on a grow up! 5.Where did you go for your first date?A restaurant... I dont remember where

6.How long have you been dating?A little over 2 years I think 7.Who has more power in decision making? Or who has the last word ? ;-)He does

8.How do you get over disagreements?Fight to decide who is right

9.How often do you have misunderstandings and what are they usually about?Qutie often, mainly they are about me not understanding his english 10. What is the best thing you have learned from each other?He always looks at the bright side of things, and also taught me a lot on how to get along with people

11.What advice would you give to other mixed-race couples?If you love each other, race is not a problem! 12.What is the biggest or the most difficult compromise you had to make?He is still not learning chinese yet..

13.Are you living together? ..or if not, are you planning to?No, we have our own places - we will see how things go.

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Everybody is successful! They just need to learn to see it!“ “

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STUDENTS SUCCESS STORY

What made you choose to study in Australia and how do you feel now after your time here as a student?Hmmm.. I think like most international students, I wanted to improve my English and make myself more competitive in the market having a degree in English. Also, Australia is much closer than the Unit-ed Kingdom; I could work part time and get some work and life experience here. How do I feel about my time in Australia as an international student?I can say that my English has improved immensely, I matured a lot during that time; life in Australia made me more responsible. I made lots of friends, some of them are definitely friends for life. It was difficult at times in many ways, but I do not regret my choice. I am full of positive energy and happy that I finally got my masters degree and I cannot wait to start my career.

You have mentioned in our conversation that life here was sometimes difficult for you, would you care to tell us about some of these difficulties? When I said difficult, I was mostly referring to com-munication problems and language barriers in the beginning. Once I finished my bachelor degree, many of my friends left Australia and I felt lonely. When I was in Melbourne, my apartment was broken into and my laptop was stolen; that made it harder for me to do my designs for uni, as I had to borrow from my friends or stay late at uniWhat did you study? Did you complete your studies?I completed bachelor and master of Architecture at

University of Technology, Sydney .Have you been involved in any architectural projects in Australia or otherwise ? Yes I was involved in a few architectural projects, mainly at my workplace. The most interesting project was during my Masters course when myself and a few other students had to go to Ballarat (a small rural city in Victoria south west of Melbourne). We were learning about planning and had to come up with some designs. A local firm was building a com-plex of public schools with playgrounds, so we had to come up with something reasonable. The project was challenging and we were even in the local newspaper, as the town was not large and perhaps the editor was impressed that students had come from Sydney. It was fun and a great experience.

What are your hobbies and passions? I am sure that there is something more than architecture!You are wrong! Haha... yes my passion and hobby is architecture! It may seem strange, but everything that I do is connected with my field of study. I love it and especially buildings! My friends tell me that I am kind of a maniac -even when we went to Brisbane, instead of taking photos of my friends and beaches, I was taking photos of buildings.. that made them a little angry with me!

So you sure there is nothing except architecture that you are crazy about? ...Positively crazy of course? Hmm... ok if you really want to know... I am craaaaazzY about girls - especially Japanese girls! I just love their style, fashion, culture and sense of humour.

Was it difficult finding a job after graduation? At first, many architectural firms were asking about experience, which I did not have after graduation of course, but I did not give up and just kept sending my resumes out. Eventually I got a job. I changed jobs 3 times to get to do new projects and try to work in different environments.Where did you work in the past? I have worked in Sydney in different architect firms, such as: D-studio, Hassell and Architectus. Are you currently working in Hong Kong ? How

did you manage to find a job there? After returning to Hong Kong, I got a job at LWK & Partners. I had the opportunity to choose where to work because I had very good references from previous jobs. It also helped that I was educated in Australia. Employers looked at me with curiosity and in interviews, they asked me more about Australia than my portfolio. What advice would you give to other internation-al students who want to succeed and achieve their goal and, dreams?First of all I would like to mention that coming to Australia is already a success for each of us. We have the opportunity to be in a foreign country, experience a different culture, doing degree in a language that is not native to us... It is already suc-cess! For those that see this as not enough I would say three things: work and study hard, never give up, and keep believing in your dreams. Because if you don’t, who will......?

PERRY LEE WAS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IN AUSTRALIA UNTIL HE GRADUATED RECENTLY AND RETURNED TO HIS HOMELAND

OF HONG KONG WHERE HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING AS AN ARCHITECT. PERRY IS CURRENTLY DECIDING BETWEEN APPLYING FOR

AUSTRALIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY AND PURSUING HIS ARCHITECTURAL CAREER HERE, OR STAYING ON IN HONG KONG TO

OPEN HIS OWN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM. ISTUDENT CAUGHT UP WITH HIM...

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Do you feel successful?Hmmm.. I can say yes, not because I am modest etc. I was

lucky to graduate, get a good job, many friends that I would

call best friends, with great opportunities for the future. I know that I cannot call it huge success, maybe it’s not, but it

is definitely a good start. I am an optimist anyway. What is your goal in life/career ? I do not know if every architect wants to be famous, but who

doesn’t? I dream of being famous and for my work to be

recognizable around the world!Describe to us one average week in Australia?I never had an average week! I would have a bad one and a

crazy one... To make a long story short, Monday to Friday I

had study and work; Friday to Sunday I partied and relaxed,

sometimes till Monday... but this I will keep to myself... haha! Are you driven by any motto in your life ? Everybody is successful! They just need to learn to see it!Whatwouldyouliketosaytoyourfriendswhoarestillin

Australia? Years passed by and I made lots of friends, maybe even

more than on facebook, hehe... I would like to say for all

of them and especially for my best friend whom I shared a house with - I miss you guys so much and I cannot wait

until we meet again. I am planning to come back to Sydney

again, so please prepare some room for me! I will call you

unexpectedly, I will be happy to sleep in living room if there is

space! Haha!

Thank you for your time and we wish you much more

success in your life. Can’t wait to catch up with you again once you’re a world famous architect! ;)

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ONE ON ONE WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST

JOANNA JARACZEWSKAAt what age did you discover your creative talent? Or was someone else discover your talent. If so who?Honestly it’s kind of hard to tell. I’ve been painting since as far back as I can remember. My Father also drew and painted so in a way I was somewhat destined to take up painting sooner or later. While in highschool I also enrolled for visual arts class which helped to further imerse me in the creative arts. How old where you when you started painting?I’ve always painted since I was a child, however I didn’t start thinking about it more seriously until I was in highschool. It is a well known fact that is generally hard to support yourself through the arts, for this reason I tried to incorporate my creative talent with some of my other interests. I eventually enrolled in an architecture degree which I eventually dropped out of when I decided to come to Australia. All in all I didn’t start painting professionally until after arriving in Australia. Who encouraged you to move forward artistically?My parents always wanted me to paint and never held back when it came to supporting me emotionally as well as financially if it was going to help with developing my creative talent. They did everything they could to help me grow as an artist.My visual arts teacher always encouraged me and suggested I should follow a career in the creative arts. Additionally here in Australia my fiance is always encouraging and supporting me to paint and further grow as an artist.

What made you decide to come to Australia? Was it the search for new sources of Inspiration? Family? Studies?It was a simple matter of curiosity. I was intrigued by what life would look like on the other side of the world - as opposed to Europe. I initially came here for one year on a student visa, but fate had its own things in mind. I soon met my fiance and have now been living in Australia for close to 3 years.

Did aboriginal art have any influence on your decision to come to Australia? or was it more of a general curiosity?Aboriginal art and culture is definately a very interesting topic and from what I’ve seen it is be-coming more and more popular around the world, However, when deciding to come to Australia my main drive was really a general curiosity of what it is like to live in the land “down under”

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Which artists would you say have have inspired you or had the greatest influence on yourself as an artist?Hard question... to be completely honest there isn’t an artist whom I admire in all their creativity.I generally draw inspiration from various artists from differing genres or styles of painting. The impressionists have always had a very strong influence on me - in terms of Polish artists I’ve always been quite partial to Wyspianski and Poznanska. What would you say are your greatest sources of inspiration? Would it be music? Landscapes? Social issues?Quite often it is actually the creativity of other artists - and not necessarily well known artists either. Sometimes a single painting is enough to have a “snowball” effect on my creativity - occasionally landscapes will have the same effect on me aswell. What advice would you give to young talented students looking to grow as an artist? Should they go study a creative degree or work under the guidance of a mentor? Or something else?Art schools and design colleges are a fantastic path to go down as you can truly absorb yourself into a creative environment. Being surround by other students you can exchange ideas, collaborate creatively, share experiences and thus in turn it helps you to decide the exact direction you want to grow creatively, as well as giving you the opportunity to learn from others mistakes. In my personal opinion it is decidedly better to choose such a path over a mentor or private tutor which I believe will often overshadow your creativity and personal style.

Generally speaking which would you say is more friendly towards artists, Australia or your home country of Poland?In such a large multicultural city such as Sydney it is decidedly easier to grow and evolve in the creative arts. Sydney as a city is very friendly towards the artistic community. For example, here in Australia my paint-ings are regularly exhibited in restaurants and cafes. Opportunities like this seldom exist in Poland, be it due to a lack of this kind of culture and even the straight reluctance from restaurant owners.

In your personal opinion, what traits or personality habits should young creatives learn to develop?Most definitely one has to learn to be self disciplines and hardworking, and most importantly one should learn to be self critical of their creative works. This is a trait of which I am a prime example. Im only truly happy with a handful of my paintings. I believe this yearning for perfection, despite being very frustrating at times, is what keeps the creative mind sharp and helps me to keep on creating new works of art. If I found myself in a situation where I was truly happy with what I created I doubt that I would continue to paint. Put simply this battle for the perfect work of art is what drives me to improve my skills and to continue evolving artistically.

Do you have any other hobbies or passions outside of painting?Currently I would have to say it would be sewing - I’m continually trying to redesign and improve my dream wedding dress! :) On top of that I have always had a keen interest in ceramics. Unfortunately at this mo-ment it is a bit of an expensive hobby to take up as I need to purchase all the necessary equipment including an oven and a lathe. I definitely plan to take it up once I have the opportunity to do so.

Do you plan to merge your painting skills with ceramics one day?Yes, most definitely! My dream is to one day open an art gallery where I will be able to exhibit all my creative works be it paintings, ceramics or something else.

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So from what we can see your heart is 100% devoted to the creative arts, even your hobbies are artistic! Now I’m sure our readers would like to know a little about where you are originally from? How popular are the arts among young people? Is there a large artistic community?Well I was born in Poland. Generally speaking there are a lot of passionate, talented and creative individuals there primarily focused on painting, classical music, film and graphic design. Quite a number of them are able to live off their creative work. In terms of popularity the larger cities tend to be the epicentres of the artistically inclined in Poland. You’ll tend to see many young creatives move to the larger cities to follow their artistic ambitions and desires.

Coming from a Polish background and growing up there, would you say it gives you an advantage over other artists? Having experienced two different cultures and lifestyles? Are you proud of being Polish and does it have an impact on your artistic expression?Yes, most definitely - I feel very proud of my Polish heritage and it’s rich and intricate history, and I believe it has a strong impact on the creativity of not only myself but on all Poles in general. Having spent the first 20years of my young life in Poland I believe it will allow me to bring in many fresh ideas rooted in european motifs into the Australian arts scene.

Fame, Money, Success. Three inseparable words which often go hand in hand with the arts. How prominent are these three words in your life? How often to you think about them?Hmmm…. I mainly think about becoming successful. I don’t believe there is a single artist who creates without wanting to achieve some form of success. To me success is reflected through a painting I am proud of, or a large turnout of guests at one of my exhibitions, etc… On the other hand I do also wish to one day be able to do nothing but paint and have my creative works provide me with enough income to not have to worry about the bills! ;)I aim to be successful and believe that with success, fame and money will also come - but we’ll worry about that later :)

Coming from a Polish background and now living in Australia, do you find these is a bit of a language barrier?I have to admit it was quite hard when I first came here, but then again I think it’s a problem which most students face when they first move to Australia. The way people talk here, the accent, etc.. can be a bit daunting. However, having spent three years here already and having an Australian fiance, being exposed to the language on a daily basis, I’ve found the language barrier has almost completely disappeared! - I even find myself thinking in English and my parents are complaining I started speaking with an “Aussie accent”! hehe

What are your three main goals be it in your private or artistic life, which you would like to fulfil through your creativity?I think I really have only one goal but it should be mentioned at least three times - Satisfaction, Satisfaction and one more time Satisfaction through what I do! :)

Do you have any advice to other students which may be having problems learning the English language?I would say don’t give up! It can be hard and time consuming, no matter what cultural background you come from. Immerse yourself in the language - listen to the radio / music and read english newspapers, magazine or books. Oh, and if it’s pos-sible find yourself and English speaking partner ;)

Any advice or final words you would like to pass on to our readers?Be crazy about what you are doing!Be smart with whatever you are doing!

Check our Joanna’s website to see her complete portfolio of artworks and keep up to date with any exhibitions she may be running!

http://art4you.net.au/

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DJ MISS YELLOW

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DJ MISS YELLOW

How old were you when you started DJ’ing? Who passed on the passion for being a DJ ? a friend? Another DJ ? Or was it just from yourself? I started DJing 2.5 years ago, and I’m forever 21, LOL.I was an actress for the past 10 years, I couldn’t choose the roles and the scripts, I could only do what people ask me to do. Then there was a chance to learn DJing and I found that when I’m DJing I could choose the songs I play, whatever I like, which felt so good~!! I was kinda like balancing myself at first but then I couldn’t stop my passion on it.

Tell us how you got your name?Why did you decide to call yourself Miss Yellow?My surname is Wong, which means Yellow. I’m a Chinese girl and I want to represent my people and the color of my skin!

What gear are you using now, and what did you use at the beginning of your DJ’ing career?I’m using Technics turntables, CDJ1000MK3 and 800 mixer.I was using CDJ200 when I started to learn DJ’ing. Do you have any tips you would like to share with other female Dj’s? People say it’s more difficult to be a female Dj - is that true ? Female DJ’s are not easy to get respect from other DJs, cuz they might think we only have pretty face or nice dress, and not really knowing about music or skills. So I suggest to focus more on the music.Also there are many a-holes that think female DJs are open and easy! So we need to be smart and strong.

Have you ever done a gig with another female DJ? If yes, who was it ? It must be really hot for the guys to see not one but two female DJs in the mix!Yes, I made gigs with DJ Noodles in Taiwan and Hong Kong. I don’t know if she will get mad if I say she is hot...

When was the last time you came to Sydney?What did you get up to when you were here?I’ve been to Sydney last year for my tour. It was at Space. I didn’t stay long, I only went to the seafood market and ate many many oysters. Then I had a road trip from Sydney to Byron Bay and chilled for over a week. Byron Bay is such a paradise!! I love it~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADCtlaOcjmw

Is DJing for you all about the fame or the recognition?Are you planning on touring around the world - USA, Europe etc...? or are you busy enough now as is? I’m not sure about my fame, I guess there are too many good DJ’s all over the world. I’m happy enough when people recognize me and say my name: DJ MISS YELLOW not DJ yellow. Yea, I’m planning to have a tour in Europe and China. Hopefully not in winter, luggage is heavy. I guess 2 tours plus some other projects can make me busy enough.

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What is your favourite alcoholic drink?Usually I choose champagne, but if I know the bartender is good, I’ll try a chocolate martini.

Do you like to party from the other side of the decks? How often do you go clubbing to enjoy yourself with friends?I’m a party monster, I go clubbing every weekend, sometimes my weekend starts from Thursday LOL, maybe 2-3 parties in one night. For seeing different crowds of friends and music then get wasted. Chilling at friend’s places are also my last stops of a night.

Where have you played and where would you like to play in the future - let us know your small & big dreams relevant to what you are doing? Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong and many different places in China. Hopefully Europe, UK, USA, Japan, Korea, Dubai..... all over the world.I think a DJ can express both positive and negative messages, I want to give my positivity to more people, make people happy and feel good, have a good happy life.

What is your plan for the next 2-3 years ? Will you still be playing for us or maybe you would like to open a studio and produce records?I don’t make too many plans, to make things more exciting!! God will plan for me anyways. I’m more like up to the flow. Maybe I’ll meet some good people in Australia then stay there, you never know. But I’m trying to do more co-operation with other djs, like my next project is to make a mixtape with DJ Kamikaze from Shanghai. I’ve never thought about a studio or making records - just like I never thought I’ll become a DJ.

Is there anyone special in your life? Must be difficult for him knowing that so many guys are interested in you?God is the only special person in my life. He saves me and changed my life. I guess there is no Miss Yellow without him. It’s not difficult for him to know me, cuz he knows me the best.

Everybody knows that male DJ’s are often asked for a phone number by girls at the club? How often does this happen to you? No, they usually ask me “Do you have a boyfriend?“ really straight.

Lastly. Do you have any final messages or words you want to pass onto our readers?Save the planet save the world!!!

Which are your most favourites venues you’ve had a chance to play in? Are any of them in Australia?Any places with cool people and my friends, people coming for the music, for fun, or for me, will be the best venues.

Knowing that this interview will be read by around 30,000 young people in Sydney, over 120 nationalities - mainly international students who love clubbing, as students do. Tell them more about yourself. What kind of gigs/music do you play? What is your background? Your style etc..?Well, I’m an actress and a DJ. I’m a Christian and I’m forget-ful. I play electro, hip hop, pop, rock, dubstep etc. I only like good music and movies. My music is more like mash up, there are several genres in my set, always high energy. DJ MISS YELLOW is a new life for me, I was half and half between acting and DJing two years ago, then I think I found myself again when I became a DJ. So far I enjoy my DJ life. My past was a good experience, made me grow up, getting myself better and better. I think u probably know my style via my pictures. I like fashion - I like street fashion too. I designed sunglasses last year, they were selling in OZ too. Then I want to do it again in this year. Yea, I like sunglasses. I like taking pictures, I use pictures to save my memories. I like both digital and analogue cameras, I feel bad when I’m not with them. My life style is pretty chill and peaceful. I like nature.

If someone interepreted your DJ name as: “Miss Yellow, a big, bright and happy Sun” Would you:1. Say “yes?” 2. Laugh?3. Explain the real meaning?I’ll laugh then explain.

Having the chance to promote yourself among the inter-national student community what would you say to those who do not know you yet? Something that wouldmake them crazy about you?Umm... I can’t just say “Hey, I’m a cool girl!!“ “I’m so real !! “ right? Too many “I”’s already. The best way to fall in love with me should be via my music, I like sharing my feelings with you via music. We should keep in touch!! What I’m thinking is I want to share music or cool stuff with you - you are my listeners & followers, I’d love to know what you like and what you need too!! So please always visit my facebook, twitter or blog, leave me comments so that we can know each other. It’s all about communication, sharing and relationships, isn’t it? It’s not too easy for us to see each other, 13 hours flight from Hong Kong. Sorry I really have to say I like facebook, hahahaha.... Check out my mixtape here: http://soundcloud.com/djmis-syellow/girlz-powIt’s my first mixtape for the brand Hellz Bellz, is about GIRLS POWER. Feel my energy?

What do you like doing when you are not DJ’ing or not involved in promotion etc...? Church, music, sharing music, movies, travel, parties, food, fashion, lomography, housework, family, friends, blogs, nails, facebook, chill’n blaze...

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JAPANESE RESTAURANTSushi island is a busy small takeway shop in Doublebay.

We are looking for a counter / all arounder to join our team.(will be working with 1 japanese chef and 1 kitchen assistant)

You need to be able to work hard, smile, honesty and spoil our great customers.(most of them are regular)

Every mon to fri 11:00am to 16:00

Mayume 0449 683 229Sophie 0430 764 274Shop: (02) 9362 9880

WAITRESS WANTEDWe are looking for a part time waitress with at least 6 months work experience to join makizo restaurant in Edgecliff. 35-40 hours work but we have flexible working conditions.Please email your resume tomaki-zo@hotmail.com or call 0430 175 414 for interview.

CAFE STAFFCafe staff (full/part-time) required for busy cafe in Low North Shore. Taking orders, washing dishes, food preparation etc. You must be fast and reliable. Experience preferred, however, if not, the right candidate can be trained. E-mail CV to yingxu@optusnet.com.au

2 SEATER MINI SOFAMini sofa for 2 people. Bought from Freedom. 1.5 yrs used.Price only $50 pick up Sydney City near Darling harbour. Call Jase 0422 442 298.

WAREHOUSE WORKER WANTEDFood Stuff is looking for a warehouse worker who can work 2 days a week part time basis from (9am to 5pm)Job responsibility - Pick and pack orders relating to spice related prod-ucts. Pay rate $15-$20 per hour.Students welcome. Call Stacey 0414 299 745

JAPANESE STRAIGHT $200I am a fully qualified hairdresser over 10 years experience in the industry. I offer Japanese straight + deep treat-ment $200 (2-3 hours). Not including hair cut. By use all of Japanese product (Mucota) and you can keep natural straight hair for 1- 2 year. NOT LIKE BRAZILIAN AND OTHER RELAXER RESULT!! Very smooth and not too much flat hair!! However if you have already color such as high light or too much damage hair when I need consultation before straight hair. If you have a any question please feel free to email me anytime: onelifebor-der@yahoo.com

BED, MATTRESS, TABLE &TVSingle bed with mattress $30. Study table $15. Sony TV $250. Pick up from chatswood. Please call Linda on 0433 977 211

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN JAPANESE?

Hi, I’m Kathy, native Japanese speaker. I graduated from university in Japan and my major was educa-tion for primary school students.I have been teaching Japanese in Sydney about 2 years. I’m qualified to teach as a teacher in Japan. I can teach Japanese for any groups or any ages who are interested in Japanese language and culture. Would you like to Learn:· Conversation?· Grammar?· Writing?· Listening?· Reading? Fee: $40/1hour, $50/90minutes or $60/2hours. Voucher $500 ( 2hours lesson x 10 times )

Please feel free to contact me. Email: ayuayu326@hotmail.comMobile: 0449 581 994

NORDICA SKI BOOT ONLY $100!Nordica Exopower Ski Boot. Can be used for walk boot as well, 2 setting on the back, walk and ski $100 Pick up only in CBD area. For inspection please contact me at 0430 944 664 or email me at steve.syd@gmail.com

STUDENT DESKStudent desk with world map. $40 Excellent condition. Phone: (02) 4399 2880

MOVING SALEMoving sale in Glebe. Everything must go: TV Unit $50. Draws $50, Fridge $50, Microwave $20 Call keiko on 0412 449 378 or email kkkeiko39@hotmail.com

HUGE FURNITURE SALE!Study desk with 2 drawers: $50Dining Set (4 chairs + table): $50 2doors Wardrobe with shelves : $50Sofa Set: Three seat sofa-bed $200 New 2 seat sofa-bed $50 IKEATV desk: $20Steel-glass Coffee table: $50Metal-wooden shelve: $502 Bunk beds with mattress: $200 440L fridge Panasonic : $200 !!!!Washing machine Samsung : $100Queen size bed with mattress: $100!(Brand new IKEA ) !!! $2Three seat sofa-bed (Pick up from Liverpool St, City.Call David on 0411 807 757

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DO YOU WANT TO LEARN JAPANESE?Translation and proof-reading service as well. Any levels welcome:1. General Japanese2. HSC3. JLPT (Japanese Language

Proficiency Test)4. Uni and business levels5. Professional developmentExperience: 13 years teaching experi-ence in Japan and language assistant at Tweed River High and Griffith uni. Tutoring at Sydney uni. Material mak-ing (textbook, teaching materials) at Sydney Language Solutions Degree: Bachelor of Science in Law (Japan), Master of Education we(Japan), do-ing PhD at Sydney uni.

Contact TAKA: takatutor@gmail.comOr mobile: 0431 431 361

43” SONY PROJECTOR TVSony Projector TV for sale. about 7 years old. Bought brand new. Paid over $3000. will let it go for $200 for quick sale. It works perfectly. it comes with a 10 inch high quality build in speaker and a TV stand. beautiful picture. perfect for living room or big bedroom. Pick up chatswood. Call Felix on 0468 988 390.

SOFAS FOR QUICK SALE!Item 1 - single seater genuine leather sofa, orange in colour. Paid $1399 brand new, will sell for $150

Item 2 - Ikea 2 seater sofa, cream colour. As new condition. cut throat price for $50 dollars.

Item 3 - Matching Ikea single seater sofa, will let it go for $30, paid new for $200

Pick up in Chatswood only. if inter-ested, please contact Felix on 0468 988 390

KOREAN LESSONSIf you are interested in learning the korean language or culture I can help!Korean native speaker available for either one on one or private groups of up to 3 people! Call Evie on 0433 234 777

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15”MAC POWERBOOK15” APPLE MAC, LAPTOP, Pow-erbook G4, In very good condition, Original price paid $3300, Sell $850 negotiable. Ph 0404151970

MOVING OVERSEAS SALEItems for sale• Two bookshelves and matching

CD tower (Ikea)• Adjustable desk (Ikea)• Ergonomic chair (Officeworks)• LCD monitor (Samsung)• Double bed mattress + ensem-

ble (Slumberland Chiropractic)• Two seater cane lounge and

wooden armchair• Refrigerator (Westinghouse)• Microwave (Panasonic)• Compact Oven (Breville)• Iron + ironing board (Sunbeam)• Fitness skates / rollerblades

(K2)• Bodyboarding fins (Custom X)

Pick up from Kogarah with cash on delivery. If you have any questions please ring me on 0418 811 340.

DELL MINI LAPTOP $450!!!Dell Inspirion 910, 1.6Ghz, WiFi, White colour. Bought in 11/2009, guarantee valid until 11/2010. Laptop is like new with webcam and speaker (perfect for Skype). Microsoft XP 2002, McAfee Security Software, 3 USB, SD-MS / Pro-MMC, Micro-phone, Headphones, VGA connector, Network connector. Included:Telstra Pre-Paid wireless broadband, Microphone and Bag for LaptopCall Erika: 0416 804 554

HOLIDAY FARM WORK!!!Some great spaces have opened up at a farm in NSW. You will be placed in FREE accommodation in newly refurbished rustic style hostel with heating, air-conditioning and all modern conveniences and be placed onto jobs ranging from planting to picking. A funloving vibe with regular barbeques for you and your friends. This is a great opportunity!

INTERESTED IN THIS AND OTHER FANTASTIC JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT PETERPANS?

CALL (02) 93890211 today and speak to Elle at Gold Club!

2 TIER GLASS COFEE TABLE2 tier glass coffee table in perfect condition, no marks no scratches! Sale price is $180. Pickup only at Sydney CBD. If interested please ring me at 0423 273 179 (free) or 0430 944 664 or email me at steve.syd@gmail.com for inspection

3 BUNK BEDS + MATRESSESI have 3 bunk beds for sale. Solid black single bunks (Can fit single king mattress) Few minor scratches.BedS: $200 each Mattresses: $50 each (8 Ikea mattresses available)Buy ALL, to get a 10% discountInterested? Call Daniel: 0405 479 589

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