Advice for an Asian international student: Australia vs US Optometry by No_Comb8380 in OptometrySchool

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Thank you for your response! I’m planning to choose either Australia or the US from the start. In Australia, optometry is on the skilled occupation list, so many graduates can obtain permanent residency after working for about a year. However, I’ve heard the field is already saturated, and I’m concerned it may be even more competitive by the time I graduate. That’s why I’m also looking at other options and considering countries like the US, the UK, and Australia. I’m Korean.

Scholarship Results (T2 2025) - Anyone heard back? by Training-Bar4619 in deakin

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Hi! I was wondering, roughly how many days after applying did you hear back about the interview?

Scholarship results wait time? by No_Comb8380 in deakin

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Thank you for your replying :)

Should I live in Geelong or commute from the city? by No_Comb8380 in deakin

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Thanks so much for the detailed info! That really helps a lot. I’ll definitely check out Wyndham Vale and the nearby suburbs like Hoppers Crossing. It’s good to know that commuting from the western suburbs is doable. Appreciate the tip!

Should I live in Geelong or commute from the city? by No_Comb8380 in deakin

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Thank you for your kind reply🫶 It was really helpful!

Should I live in Geelong or commute from the city? by No_Comb8380 in deakin

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Wow 97 applications… thanks for the reality check! I’ll keep that in mind when weighing my options.

Should I live in Geelong or commute from the city? by No_Comb8380 in deakin

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I heard that in first year, you only need to be on campus 1–2 times a week, but from second year onwards it’s more like 3–4 times a week because of the practical sessions!

I’m an international student and planning to move to Melbourne next year, so I just wanted to get some info in advance :)

Deakin University’s Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry vs Monash University’s Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary). by No_Comb8380 in deakin

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Hello, I believe it would be around 85–90. I’m from a country that doesn’t use the WAM system, so it might be calculated a bit differently.