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conflict with parents for ANU
redmosez:
--- Quote ---which isn't really possible anymore because they got rid of the whole "work for 18 months" independent thing"
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As far as I know they haven't approved the new legislation yet and won't be looking at it again till feb next year.
So for now I believe the old rules still apply, which kind of sucks for 2009ers because it you decide to take a year of next year to work they could change it within that year.
Correct me if I'm wrong please :)
monokekie:
if they have some savings and you are willing to repay them the debts, write a statement about repaying them some time in the future.. from my experience they will probably forget about it, but i believe it is still worthwhile to pay them back once you are employed...
but i have this feeling that they might also be worrying about other factors.. like your safety and well-being
mm..you could also try to prove your maturity and individuality by doing as much housework as possible now, talk as if you are a person who is capable of making your own decisions, tell them how worthy your choice is, and how pro ANU is, supress any anger.. don't show it.. and don't argue with them nomatter how stubborn they are(tell them its on your preference already) until they nolonger say NO, hehe
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that's just what i would do if i were in your shoes...just 4 ur reference
--- Quote from: vitir on December 07, 2009, 10:12:05 pm ---How would I convince my parents to let me study at ANU?
They say they don't want me to go because of financial reasons.
Since, monash, melbourne, rmit and all the local universities also cost money unless you get a scholarship, I'm sure they mean the accomodation and living expense aspect.
Any suggestions?
and, if not, could you, ANU students, share your stories about going to ANU in terms of negotiations and stuff
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redmosez:
If it's primarily a financial matter then it might not really be an option for them.
There are plenty of great Uni's here so I don't see ANU as a huge benefit unless you have something specific in mnd.
What course were you hoping on pursuing?
Sometimes you can get something in your head and get really stubborn about it (I know i can anyway).
Best thing is to get informed so that you can make the right decision.
*Find out the benefits of taking your desired course there and measure them up against the Victorian Uni's
*Find out what it's likely to cost you:
1) Accommodation. Look at the options - renting close to Uni, in the 'sticks', share-housing etc
2) Bills for phones/net/gas etc
3) Food
4) spending money
5) Cost of trips back home on holidays
*Likely modes of travel (Canberra doesn't have trains, only buses. So if you're living far out it could cost you valuable study time travelling)
*Will you get a job? What are the job opportunities there?
There's heaps more, moving out of home is a big deal.. esp to another state. My advice is to get educated about it and if you're still interested show your parents all the research you've done. That'll prove to them that you've taken the initiative and can only be positive.
Eriny:
I guess just explain to them why you want to go and tell them about your plans once you're there (get a job, etc.)
Also, if money is an issue, you can save either by going self-catered or living off-campus.
QuantumJG:
--- Quote from: redmosez on December 08, 2009, 01:05:08 am ---
Best thing is to get informed so that you can make the right decision.
*Find out the benefits of taking your desired course there and measure them up against the Victorian Uni's
*Find out what it's likely to cost you:
1) Accommodation. Look at the options - renting close to Uni, in the 'sticks', share-housing etc
2) Bills for phones/net/gas etc
3) Food
4) spending money
5) Cost of trips back home on holidays
*Likely modes of travel (Canberra doesn't have trains, only buses. So if you're living far out it could cost you valuable study time travelling)
*Will you get a job? What are the job opportunities there?
There's heaps more, moving out of home is a big deal.. esp to another state. My advice is to get educated about it and if you're still interested show your parents all the research you've done. That'll prove to them that you've taken the initiative and can only be positive.
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There is no way I would move out of home to study at a uni interstate! Study itself isn't opening a textbook and learning stuff in 5 minutes. You have to: get a job, find a place to live, bills, cleaning. The average degree will demand you put in 20 hours per week (that's adding up all your subjects) in order to get decent marks.
You should just experience 1 year of uni before making that many decisions. I didn't move out of home and I still found uni demanding.
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