SOP for Australia prepared by ABD
STATEMENT
OF PURPOSE
INTRODUCTION
I would like to introduce myself as Manoj ZZZ, a
permanent resident of Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality 07, Dhading, Nepal and
currently living in Balaju-16, Basantanagar, Kathmandu. According to my
citizenship certificate, my date of birth is 00-00-003 and my passport number is PA000000.
I am a dedicated student willing to pursue my further study in the Diploma of Information
Technology and Advanced Diploma of Information Technology at Australian Harbour
International College (AHIC), Sydney, Australia.
Talking about my academic qualification, I completed my Secondary
Education Examination (SEE) from Salbas Secondary School, Jwalamukhi Rural
Municipality 07, Dhading with a GPA of 3.55 in the year 2018 AD. Having a keen
interest in science and technology from my school days, I get enrolled in +2
science, two years study program at one of the renowned colleges named
'Takshashila Academy', which was dedicated to quality education located at Samakhushi,
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal in the year 2018 and completed my course in
the year 2020 with CGPA 2.85. Then, as per my further study plan, I appeared
for IELTS Examination held on 05 February
2022, where I was able to get an overall band score of 6.5 (Listening-6.5, Reading- 7, Writing- 6 and Speaking-5.5).
I
undertook a lot of research relating to higher education in my own country, as
well as other countries like the US, UK, Germany, Finland, Australia, Denmark, New
Zealand, India, and China, and finally, chose Australia as my study
destination. After my research, I came to know that Australia has multicultural
and peaceful cities, a mild climate with a high-quality education. Furthermore,
students who study in Australia can take advantage of the country’s impressive
technology and research resources. Besides the United States and the UK,
Australia is the best destination for international students to go for further
studies. Australia has got some of the best colleges in the world if we look at
the list of top colleges in the world. I found that after getting a degree from a university in Australia, students achieve practical knowledge and they can
perform excellence in the workplace or in their respective fields around the whole
modern world. Studying information technology is very sensitive and significant
as there are very new innovations and technological advance day by day.
Technologically, Australia is an advance, forward-thinking country and its innovation and technology have profited millions around the world and faster
than other countries. Millions of people around the globe rely on Australian
innovation.
The cost of studying IT is extensively lower in
Australia than they are in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is a
fact that the USA is a better destination for IT students due to its higher
level of technological advancement but the specific requirement like SAT
(Scholastic Assessment Test) and ACT (American College Testing) for the
universities where time and money consuming. Australia has a modern education and highly educated culture with a thirst for knowledge and research. In order to
make a high standard, the system is carefully regulated by the Australian
government. What I found from my recent study is that there are incredible
support services from colleges in Australia for whatever students need to beat the
troubles of being an international student, related the study, language
improvement, or social engagement. For me, studying should not get only focused
on the course syllabus rather it means learning new ideas, new cultures, and the
way how to get involved and participate in overall development that could build
up a strong confidence to grab the future goal. International student gets
opportunities for specialized research training that develops skills in
research and gets knowledge of new technology and development. Also, Australia
has the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework which
protects the rights of international students studying in Australia, and the Tuition
protection service (TPS) which ensure an international student complete their
studies in an alternative institution or refund their unspent tuition fees if a
suitable alternative is not found. Moreover, the Post Study Work (PSW) which
allows international students to work temporarily in Australia helps
students to widen and broaden their knowledge and gain experience which we can
utilize to provide services to the nation. Hence, these are the real facts
and reasons that have convinced me to choose Australia as my study destination.
WHY NOT MY HOME COUNTRY, NEPAL?
Though IT courses are available here in Nepal
along with opportunities, there is a lack of graduates in my country. There are
only a few educational institutions that provide education on courses related to
Information Technology. Not only that but the education provided here is
also theory-based rather than practical. I discussed with my father briefly
about giving continuity to my further study in my home nation or in abroad.
After understanding the education system of my country I preferred to choose to abroad
for further education. Also, it has been more than decades that I have been
studying in Nepal and now I want to study in a different environment where I
will have an opportunity to meet people from different nations so that we can
exchange ideas and cultures too. Nepalese qualification is not globally
competitive in comparison with an Australian degree. So along with the full
support of my father, I preferred Australia for my further education.
WHY SYDNEY?
I have decided to go to Sydney because it is
rated top for international students. It is a well-planned metropolitan city
with top-notch transportation a peaceful environment and
world-class telecommunication facilities. Sydney is Australia’s financial and
educational hub where many prestigious colleges and universities are located offering world-class education. I found that it is a multicultural city where
thousands of international students come to fulfill their educational ambition.
Moreover, the climate in Sydney is similar to Nepal, thus it won’t be harder
for me to live there sustainably. So, studying in Sydney will definitely give
me international exposure to shape my career.
THE REASONS TO CHOOSE AUSTRALIAN
HARBOUR INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
With the decision of studying the VET course and
going through the Diploma of Information Technology and Advanced Diploma of Information
Technology, I started searching for VET providers. There were hundreds of
education providers and choosing one from them was really difficult. After
doing plenty of research finally I chose Australian Harbour International
College because I believe it is one of the most exhaustive and globally
recognized institutions in Australia that offers many programs and courses over
a wide range of study areas. Besides this, its extensive student support
service that attempts to achieve a goal for international students
academically, socially, and culturally is very impressive in comparison to
support services that other institutions in Australia provide. Australian
Harbour International College offers practical industrial experiences that will
be really good for me and also offers tremendous experience and highly
qualified teachers as well as they have significant industry real-life experience
and take that in the class.
Australian Harbour International College also
aims to provide us as professionals with increased skills to enable us to
enter and compete in the Australian marketplace. Its training offerings start
with introducing students from schools and universities to the employment
market through job readiness courses. The digital infrastructure supports a
place where students, employers, and educators engage and participate in
learning and assessment, with access to information and learning support
services. Studying in modern, outstanding campus facilities with the latest
pieces of equipment at Australian Harbour International College was a boon
for my undergraduate study. It will help to build my career. Some of its
courses include internship or industry placement opportunities, which provide
students with real-world experience. Another reason for choosing Australian
Harbour International College is much more affordable as compared to other
education providers such as TAFE NSW, Wentworth, HIBT, Sydney Metro College,
Pacific College, ATMC, etc. Australian Harbour International College regularly
hosts exciting social events, such as Australian Day breakfasts, Student
Showcase Exhibitions, and afternoon teas for their current students. Australian
Harbour International College is located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD and is
easily accessible from Central Station and Haymarket. So, after evaluating all
these factors, I finally chose Australian Harbour International College for
my further study.
WHY DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY NETWORKING AND ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF NETWORK SECURITY?
I chose the Diploma of Information Technology
and Advanced Diploma of Information Technology instead of a Bachelor Degree
because directly going for Bachelor's Degree can be hard to understand the
international concept. I don’t just want to get the degree but also the
knowledge and concept which will be very fruitful in the future. It will help
me to build a good base for my study at the Bachelor level and I believe that a
building will only stand tall if its foundation is strong. After completing of
my Diploma of Information Technology and Advanced Diploma of Information
Technology, I will apply for a Bachelor of Information Technology with all
possible credits in any University. Then after the bachelor's degree, I will
apply for PSW (Post Study Work) which will be of 2 years so that I will have
both International work experience as well as an international degree. Regarding
the Diploma of Information Technology that I have planned to pursue, it is a
qualification with a course length of 52 weeks that consists of mainly eleven
elective units and five core units, and the Advanced Diploma of Information
Technology is a qualification with a course length of 39 weeks that consists of
mainly seven elective units and five core units which are: Design and implement
a security perimeter for ICT networks, Produce technical solutions from
business specifications, Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment,
Design, build and test a network server, Contribute to copyright, ethics, and
privacy in an ICT environment, implement server virtualization for a
sustainable ICT system(Diploma Level).
THE REASONS TO CHOOSE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND ITS FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
I have been studying Computer subject since grade 6 and always got good marks in it. The reason behind choosing computer in
my +2 level was because computer related courses were throughout my mind. After
noticing my strong desire and the computer-related career I can have, my parents agreed for me to go
abroad for IT subjects for further studies. IT has played a vital role in the
21st century. It is a noble field with many opportunities. All these have
been possible through information technology like telephone, fax, telex,
computers, internet, email etcetera., and are becoming a part and parcel of our
lives and are transforming lifestyles and habits of people all over the world.
IT is such a subject that incorporates new technology and its definition keeps
on changing with time. There is fun, creativity, and money in this profession.
I dream of working as an IT expert or any other renowned IT firm in the future.
Also, there are very few qualified IT professionals in the market due to which
there is high demand for IT professionals in the days to come. Since my
childhood, I was fascinated by computer-related things. The dynamic world of IT
and communication requires skilled expertise in computer technology,
telecommunication, and multimedia as well as knowledge of the network. After
completing the course I will have different opportunities like Business
Analyst, ICT Project Manager, Network Specialist, Software Developer, Web Developer,
and System Analyst in well-known IT industries of Nepal such as Nepal Telecom, Ncell,
Verisk Information Technologies, Deerwalk Services, BrainDigit IT Solution,
Sprout Technology and many more.
FINANCIAL SPONSORS
I am well prepared financially to continue my
course in Australia. Regarding my financial sponsorship, my entire course and
stay in Australia will be sponsored by my father and grandfather. My
grandfather’s name is Chet Prasad Khakural and has a land lease income
of about NRS 3,30,000/- and a House Rent
income of about NRS 4,00,000/- annually. Similarly, my father, Mr. Kul Prasad Khakural owns a business
named Arpan Store located at Balaju-16, Basantanagar, and earns a yearly
income of about NRS 17,20,000/-.
Overall, my parents have a total income of about NRS 24,50,000/- annually, an amount
which is equivalent to AUD 28,500/-
and also, currently we hold bank balance of NRS 38,00,000/- in Nabil Bank Ltd.,
Balaju branch which is equivalent to AUD 42,590/-, which is enough for my year living expenses and
traveling. I have already paid for my tuition fees in advance of AUD 11500 and separately for my OSHC
for the entire duration of the course. I and my parents believe that investing in
education never goes waste and they are willing to spend on my career plans in
an international platform as they want me to excel further in the days ahead.
I, therefore, want to reassure you that my parents are financially capable to
invest in my study and stay in Australia.
CAREER PLAN
Studying in Australia would open up plenty of
opportunities for me to excel in my career. First of all, I will complete my
Diploma and Advanced Diploma. After that, I will complete my Bachelor's. After
the completion of a bachelor’s degree, I will be able to gain many computers
related skills on the job that will be specific to the unique needs of the
employer and company. I will get back to my country once I have a Bachelor's degree
along with 2 years of work experience (PSW). I will get my increased
professional value, demand, and position offer in Nepal. Developing countries
like Nepal needs number of skilled IT professionals to take part in developing
nation. This industry is rapidly growing and shows great potential for having a
career in this field. After pursuing a bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience,
I think I will easily get a job in leading IT companies like Nepal Telecom,
Ncell, Deerwalk, Verisk Information Technology, Avenue, Brain digit, Sprout Technology, and also in leading internet service providers (ISP) like World Link, Broad Link,
Classic Tech, Subisu in different positions like network engineer, network
specialist, a and many other positions. Among these huge possibilities, I will
prefer to work as a Network Engineer at Nepal Telecom which is a governmental
institution with a good salary and a secured future. While working as a network
engineer at this prestigious institution, I hope I will earn 70,000 to 80,000
NRS per month and I believe the salary will increase as per my performance.
Thus, an international degree will definitely make a larger impact on me
individually as well as boost my future.
VISA CONDITIONS
As I am applying for a student visa, I will be
given the visa subclass 500. The visa allows me to stay in Australia to study full-time. Under this visa, I will be bound to certain conditions. Most
importantly my Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) policy must cover the full
period of my visa. I am allowed to work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight. I
cannot undertake the work until I have started my course. I have to maintain my
attendance of at least 80% in each subject to pass and don’t get involved in
any kind of criminal activity. I must notify my education provider/ DIBP
(Department of Immigration and Border Protection) of my residential address in
Australia.
Sincerely,
Manoj ....