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I've made a few threads on here in the Tampa and Miami sections but I keep thinking about my future and it doesn't hurt to ask questions haha.
For the past few months I had my sights set on moving to Florida within a few years, and it's a decent possibility because I found out that my grandparents have looked into the area I want to go to, my Dad said he'd go down there if I went, and my Mom/Step-Dad kind of want to move, and might end up in the same area as me. I've told them that I want to move somewhere warmer because I HATE living in Massachusetts. I just want to get out lol.
Then about a week ago I was looking up random stuff and the idea of maybe moving to Australia settled in my head. I haven't really picked an area, but Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane/Gold Coast look interesting.
I'll be staying local for at least 2 more years because I'm going to community college before I decide on anything. I know I want to do something either medical or fitness related and physical therapy is my current mindset. If I was go move to AUS, getting a degree before moving sounds like the smarter idea.
I don't really know what I want because I change my mind a ton, and it's expected from an 18 year old lol. AUS seems really cool, but Florida does too, and I have no clue how I'd react to leaving my family, but I think I could possibly do it.
well if you enjoy the heat & humidity, it's currently 90'F in Brisbane with a heat index of 95'F. Overnight it briefly dropped to a cold 76'F with 85'F heat index.
Anyway, while you're studying, see if your college has an exchange program and see if you can study in Aus for a semester. Personally, if you have family, I think you're better off staying in Florida as missing family and old friends is the most common reason for people to return from moving overseas.
well if you enjoy the heat & humidity, it's currently 90'F in Brisbane with a heat index of 95'F. Overnight it briefly dropped to a cold 76'F with 85'F heat index.
Not all that different from Florida during the summer.
As already stated, if you can get into a study abroad program while in school and come to Australia that way, that would be the wisest move. Otherwise, getting a work visa could be problem.
You can't just up and move to Australia and settle in and start working.
The best option available to you since you don't have any skills or higher level education is to apply for the working holiday visa. The best company/sponsor I have seen for that is BUNAC. I've known hundreds of people go through BUNAC with no issues.
For a low cost it will enable you to work and travel within Australia for up to 1 year. And then later in life if you like Australia and develop employable skills you can apply for a skilled migration visa down the road later in life.
Yeah, I know a little about visas and the migrating laws. You need a skill that AUS is looking for, and I skimmed through the list earlier.
BUNAC sounds pretty cool, but the studying abroad seems like a better choice IMO. I'd like to go over there while getting my degree. And does studying abroad or going over there on BUNAC or another visa improve your chances of migrating later on? Or does it just come down to being a skilled worker?
Yeah, I know a little about visas and the migrating laws. You need a skill that AUS is looking for, and I skimmed through the list earlier.
BUNAC sounds pretty cool, but the studying abroad seems like a better choice IMO. I'd like to go over there while getting my degree. And does studying abroad or going over there on BUNAC or another visa improve your chances of migrating later on? Or does it just come down to being a skilled worker?
Doing a working holiday visa or a 6 month or 1 year student exchange, doesn't add or do anything for you in regards to other visas.
The other option is to find a job that the employer is willing to apply to the Dept of Immigration for a visa for you that usually lasts for 4 years. AFAIK they have to show you are either a unique candidate or they cannot find an Australian for the position.
What I suggest since you are 18 and don't have 5 years of skills or a degree, is not to put the cart in front of the horse. Worrying about skilled migration visas or similar things when they are 10-15 years away is a waste of time, as rules change often anyways.
I'd focus instead on getting a solid resume of skills and a education and if you get the time, do an exchange program down under or do a working holiday visa. That will be the first step where you can find out if you really like Australia and want to invest in living there.
One thing to be aware of is Australian universities charge a steep increase in tuition for international students and right now the US$ to Aus$ exchange rate is extremely poor(near 30 year lows), plus living costs in Australia right now in my opinion, are very high.
What part of Australia would you say fits me the best?
I like the beach, going out sometimes, nature (I wanna see a lot of kangaroos haha), and a city that's big but not really crowded. Perth seems cool, but it's way the hell out west.
Big but not crowded, that rules out Sydney. You like the beach and nature. I suggest Brisbane, it's a big city within range of the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
Note that you aren't going to see a lot of kangaroos in any big city though, unless you head out into rural areas. They are in huge numbers in outback grasslands.
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They are in huge numbers in outback grasslands.
