Ever wondered what is it like to work and live in Taiwan? Are you curious to know more about it? Today Rebecca Robinson and Mitchell Smoothy will share their own experiences with you, after both having completed their internships in … Read More
Having recently come back to Australia after being in Japan for two and a half years on the MEXT scholarship, former scholar Meira Chen sat down with us to talk all about her experience. Whether it be about the great … Read More
Are you interested in India and South Asia? Did you know there are numerous exciting opportunities to forge a postgraduate specialisation in the region? Whether you are an undergraduate exploring your options, a recent graduate figuring out your plans, in … Read More
The following article was written for Asia Options. Views presented in this article are the author’s, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). So, we’ve busted our guts learning Chinese language in Australia. Naturally, we … Read More
Studying abroad has always been an exciting option for Australian students because it offers them the chance to see the world and also exciting opportunities such as agriculture in Indonesia or volunteering in Japan. Asia is always a popular destination … Read More
As our Asia Options team looks ahead to address the changing global landscape and opportunities in a post-COVID world, Asia Options Co-founders, Mirai Kirsanovs and Olly Theobald, reflect on what’s changed since Asia Options launched in 2014.As our Asia Options team looks ahead to address the changing global landscape and opportunities in a post-COVID world, Asia Options Co-founders, Mirai Kirsanovs and Olly Theobald, reflect on what’s changed since Asia Options launched in 2014.
Are you looking to incorporate Korean Studies as part of your university education in Australia? This guide will give you a brief overview of the Australian universities with Korean Studies offerings. Australia has seven universities across five states/territories with established … Read More
The New Colombo Plan Scholarship This incredible opportunity has been dubbed the most competitive scholarship for Australian undergraduate students and for good reason. The scholarship is a dream come true for many that could see you studying, interning and learning … Read More
What is AIYEP? The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) is an annual program which allows Australian and Indonesian students between the ages of 21-25 to travel to and study within each other’s respective countries. It is a chance for participants … Read More
For those looking for an internship in Japan and with an interest in international relations, there’s no going past this internship opportunity! As one of the very few overseas Australian postings offering a formal internship program, the Australian Department of Foreign … Read More
Now is the time to visit the Centre for Australian and New Zealand Studies at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla. The Centre is rapidly becoming a touchstone for people-to-people contacts between Australia and India. It also doesn’t hurt … Read More
As a New Colombo Plan (NCP) Alumni Ambassador I had the opportunity to attend the 38th Australia-Korea Business Council (AKBC) Joint Meeting in Brisbane this November. Having lived in Korea as an exchange student, and a soon to be engineering graduate, … Read More
K-pop, Gangnam style and the recent Korean wave of popular culture have turned the spotlight on the former Hermit Kingdom. The Korean wave has spurned a small but growing band of foreigners learning Korean. However, the Korean language still falls … Read More
The Indonesia-Australia relationship is extremely important. However, lately it seems as though each month brings fresh controversies highlighting the troubled nature of the national government-to-government relationship. The 2015 Lowy Institute Poll claims that Australians’ feelings towards Indonesia are the … Read More
China is an absolutely fascinating country and one that will have you hooked from the first taste because of its vibrant and diverse culture, economy and people. However, if you’re serious about engaging with China, you’ll want to learn Chinese. … Read More
A growing number of young Australians are relocating to China to explore the Middle Kingdom’s diverse melting pot of culture and cuisine, to learn Mandarin and to check off the increasingly popular China box on their resume. Trade with China is soaring and Mandarin … Read More
Jonathon Day grew up with holidays to the family beach house in Lorne and riding motorbikes and hunting rabbits in rural Victoria. His family never travelled overseas and life outside of Australia seemed almost an entirely different world. Jono was also … Read More
In early 2014 I interned with the Australian Chamber of Commerce Beijing (AustCham Beijing) for two months as part of the internship component of the Australian Prime Minister’s Asia Endeavour Award. How did you find out about the AustCham … Read More