1. What and Where to study Altangerel ALIMAA MSc, MA, MPA Doctor’s Candidate

2. What to study  Field of study? Technology (food, civil engineering, water, mining, mineralogy, chemistry, renewable energy, pharmaceutical) Technology (food, civil engineering, water, mining, mineralogy, chemistry, renewable energy, pharmaceutical) Development (regional, rural, infrastructure, environment) Development (regional, rural, infrastructure, environment) Social (gender, human rights, social worker, sexuality, health care, education) Social (gender, human rights, social worker, sexuality, health care, education) Finance (acturial science, modelling,housing mortgage, securities) Finance (acturial science, modelling,housing mortgage, securities)

3. Where to study  ACT -3  NSW-11  VIC-10  QLD-10  WA-5  SA-4  NT-1  TAS-1  Does it align with your chosen field of study? specialisation  Do you meet Uni entry requirements? English Course specific  How much? Housing Transport Concession

4. Coursework vs Research  Strength Credit accumulation Credit accumulation Higher success chance Higher success chance More directed study More directed study  Weakness Less opportunity for further study Less opportunity for further study Less pragmatic/Hard to apply later Less pragmatic/Hard to apply later  Strength Further study More scholarship opportunities Independent study Employment Pragmatic  Weakness On your own in the ocean

5. Should you become AusAID scholar  Prepare YOURSELF (cultural shock, networking)  Bring your family at least one semester later  Start looking for an accomodation  Get FULL medical check-up (dental, gyno, ultrasound)  Learn extra skills (hairdressing, driving, cycling…)

6. What to pack  Old clothing  Traditional costumes  Comfortable shoes  Old laptop /loan/  Flash drive  Cultural events!!! Beware 20kg + 3kg.

7. Plan B:  ENGLISH /written/  Choose carefully a field of study  Meet University requirements  Develop Study Plan/Research Proposal  Be socially active  Be proactive DON’T GIVE UP!!!!

8. GradDip. Social Worker  Requirements: Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 530 IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 530 2 y.f/t employment in social sector 2 y.f/t employment in social sector Study Plan: 4+4 Funding: tuition fee A$14,000.00

9. Useful links www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar www.gegeen.com www.mozzies.mn www.gegeen.com www.mozzies.mn www.alimaa.wordpress.com www.studyaustralia.com.au www.studyadelaide.com