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A more astonishing fact is that international students were even treated as slaves in the country. Those in vocational education colleges and institutions have to work 900 hours a year without being paid a cent, just to receive a visa.The tough situation that international students face has drawn global attention, Replica Watches especially in China and India, the two largest sources of international students. The Indian government has warned students to seriously think about the risks of studying in Australia. Chinese parents are also concerned whether it is worth it to send their only child to the country.

The Indian student market has already exhibited negative signs, with the recruitment body IDP Education Australia reporting an 80 percent year-on-year drop in appointments by students in August. The potential economic loss in just New South Wales alone could be as high as A$300 million.It is commendable to see some universities taking action. Some have enhanced security patrol and some, like the University of Sydney, have started to provide a free shuttle service at night between railway stations and the campus. Julia Gillard, the Australian minister for education, announced recently that all education providers for overseas students Links of London Friendship Bracelet would need to re-register under tighter security criteria by December 31 next year. She said this would restore confidence. She also called for the International Student Roundtable, which recently invited 31 international student delegates to discuss related issues in Canberra. However, many of the practical measures will be put into practice as early as 2010 because of the legislative process. It might be too late.

The University of Melbourne recently announced it would cut 220 jobs partly because of economic losses. The University of Sydney announced similar job cuts and slashes in the number of courses offered. Many private colleges are at the precipice of closing down because of financial problems.Dr Michael Spence, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Sydney, said: "I don't think the water is getting hotter and hotter. I think it is getting links london Pendants cooler and cooler."We hope so. To be frank, no frog wants to be cooked. But the decrease of international students this semester indicates that though spring has sprung in Australia, a winter for the country's education industry might just start.