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Only two of the graduates had difficulties in selecting subjects, majors or electiveswhen they first started their university study in Australia. One of them commented, “Iguess, yeah I had difficulties. I think that is the reason I studied the bachelor ofManagement and Professional studies. I could choose from a wide range of units tosuit my interests, from Business, Law, Cultural Studies, and even Arts studies”. Theother graduates did not have problems because some of them didn’t need to selectand others obtained help from universities or their friends. One of them commented,“No, I did not get any problems … The university provided the materials for selectingmajors, minors or electives and it was very helpful”.(2) Are you happy with the way the credit point system works?Five of them thought that the credit point system was good. The remainder did notcare or had not encountered problems. For example, one of them commented, “Itdoes not matter to me. However, I prefer the system where you have the samecredit points in every unit”.(3) Are you familiar with your university’s preferred referencing system?Most of them had no problems with the preferred referencing system. One of themcommented, “Yes, I am familiar with my university’s preferred referencing system. Ifelt I got lots of help and training in our university. For example, Rosemary alwaysgave me good guidance for how to write the reference”. But one graduate said hehad difficulties at first, commenting, “In the beginning I found it difficult for me. I wentto see Rosemary a lot of times to help me use the referencing system, andeverything. After consulting her, I found it quite easy to do …” Only one studentanswered no to this question.(4) Where do you normally do your study? Why?There were three groups of responses. The first group liked to study at the library.One of them said, “In general, I study in the library because it is a good environmentand has a great study atmosphere there. The library makes it easier to locate andstudy materials, and you can borrow books. It is also easier to meet fellow studentswho study the class with you”. The second group liked to study at home. Onecomment was, “Generally, at home. I prefer at home because I feel relaxed, I canstudy on the ground, or chair, or table, and I can study and eat at the same time!”The third group would sometimes go to university and sometimes stay at home. Onecomment was, “When I write an essay or report, I like to study in the computer labs,and in the library where there’s more reference material”.(5) Do you spend much time studying on campus? Why/ why not?All of the graduates spent much time studying on campus. Some of them felt moreefficient if they studied on campus. One of the comments was, “I spend a lot of timereading and studying at campus, when I go home I can relax and eat”.5.4.4 Language(1) Would you say that language is the main problem when you started your study inAustralia?Seven out of the nine graduates felt that language was a big problem. One of themcommented, “Yes! In the beginning it was obviously difficult. The accent is verydifferent to my own so listening and communicating wasn’t too easy. … so noweverything is ok for me”. Two of them still think language is a problem but no longerthe major one. One of them said her biggest problem was culture shock as well asfeeling lonely, and missing her family.(2) What is the main issue with English? Reading? / Understanding? / Writing?All the graduates had different problems in English. Some of them believed theirinsufficient skills in listening and speaking skills resulted in them not being able tounderstand lectures. For example, one of them commented, “Before I come to94