You are welcome in Australia: Education Minister tells international students
Testimonials
Aleksandra Shcherbakova
Master of Management
“I have met some truly impressive talents and kind personalities among our lecturers."
Angelica Balajadia
Master of Management
“I have found my people here, I have networked here. I am open to doors opening and so many doors are opening already."
Wiranpatchara (Sandy) Wongchanapai
Master of International Business
"Whilst studying at ICMS, I was able to have a strong work/study life balance".
Cameron Colvin
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"My work experience boosted my confidence and allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings."
Taylor McLeod
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
“The small, intimate environment in my lectures makes me feel like I am being heard and that I am getting the most out of my studies."
Julie Williams
Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
"I chose ICMS because they have provided me with the opportunity to kickstart my career through their many industry partners".
Keegan Du Preez
Bachelor of Business Management (Accounting)
"ICMS is realistic. They understand the realistic expectations of various markets. It’s not just textbook knowledge, especially compared to every other competitor".
Michaela Mayes
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"ICMS' Work Integrated Learning gave me the ability to gain real life experience before I even graduated".
Alana Williams
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
“I worked full time whilst studying, with ICMS allowing for such a great work to study ratio and balance, where I was flexibly allowed to do both.”
Juliette Wilson
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"I think the biggest thing is that you get a personalised experience, and you’ll be treated like a person, not a number".
Calum McKnight
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
“Very quickly, ICMS gave me a circle of friends who are pretty driven – but who also like to have fun – and when I see where they are now it’s pretty exciting and it drives me further.”
Ewan Metcalfe
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
"Through being at this college and the geographical location, it always reminded me to stay grounded, keep working hard to further improve my life and stay happy".
Australian Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan has lent his support to international students such as those attending the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS).
“All students who come to Australia are welcome. They have the right to live in a safe, supporting environment, just like everyone else. We are all dealing with COVID-19 together. My message to our international students is: you are our friends. #InThisTogether,” Tehan tweeted on 20 April.
His office had earlier issued a statement (8 April) where he outlined how international students who had in Australia longer than 12 months, and who find themselves in financial hardship, would be able to access their Australian superannuation, and would be able to work up to 40 hours per fortnight.
“Our Government continues to work with universities, colleges and other higher education institutions and the international education sector to minimise the impact of COVID-19, and that includes finding innovative ways to support our international students,” Tehan said.
“My message to our international students is: you are our friends, our classmates, our colleagues and members of our community.”
This sentiment is strongly supported by ICMS, a higher education institution located in Northern Beaches, Sydney, NSW, and in the city of Sydney.
Statements issued earlier this month by ICMS emphasised that international students within its student community were welcome to stay in Australia for the duration of their studies #virtuallytogether.
ICMS COO Rowan Courtney OConnor said ICMS students on a student visa were welcome to stay in Australia as long as they remained enrolled in their online classes in order to comply with visa requirements.
“We are the International College of Management, Sydney. Our institution was founded on international students and they have shaped who we are today,” Courtney OConnor said. “Australia is safe and you are welcome. Let’s get through this together.”
Aware that travel restrictions and work restrictions have negatively affected international students, Courtney OConnorsaid the higher education institute, was working on how best to support students in need over this challenging period.
“We understand that you have been affected but we are here for you. We are a community.”
ICMS transitioned to online learning last month (March) and will continue online learning until face-to-face academic classes can resume.
Please see our Temporary Financial Assistance webpage here https://www.icms.edu.au/financial-assistance-current-students
For more information, email us at [email protected]
For other international students updates please visit https://www.icms.edu.au/news/covid-19-advice-international-students
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