A Strong Finish to September’s College Visits
- Kelly Ho
- Sep 25
- 1 min read
We concluded our September College Visits with wonderful sessions from the University of Washington last Friday and the University of British Columbia this past Monday.
We truly appreciate the time and effort each university has invested in connecting with our students and community.
9 月大學說明會圓滿落幕！上週五有華盛頓大學 (University of Washington)，而本週一則有英屬哥倫比亞大學 (University of British Columbia, UBC) 蒞校和學生們進行交流，為 9 月的大學參訪活動畫下精彩的句點。
非常感謝這些大學撥冗蒞臨，讓學生與校園社群有機會面對面交流、獲得第一手資訊與啟發。
Thinking about the best language to learn in Australia? It really depends on your goals! For strong job prospects and everyday utility, Mandarin, Arabic, and Japanese are great choices given Australia’s trade links and migrant communities. If you love culture and history, exploring Indigenous Australian languages can also be deeply rewarding. These languages connect you to rich cultural heritage and foster understanding. Learning one boosts your employability, helps in community engagement, and broadens your worldview. Pick a language aligned with your interests and ambitions, and you’ll see growth both personally and professionally.
Australia is wonderfully diverse when it comes to languages. While English serves as the de facto national language, there are actually over 300 languages spoken across the country today, including many Indigenous tongues that add depth and richness to its cultural tapestry. Approximately 120-170 Indigenous languages are still actively spoken, though many are in the danger of disappearing. Multicultural communities also contribute, with speakers of Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Italian, and Greek among the most common. Understanding how many languages are spoken in Australia shows just how multifaceted and inclusive its society really is.