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FAQ's (updated 28 Jun 2010; before then... 15 Aug 2008)here is my FAQ's post again (a more recent updated version)Q: What exactly are you doing in Australia? A: I moved here in June 2007 to study at Hillsong International Leadership College or Hillsong College for short. It's a Leadership / Bible college, not a graduate program or an undergrad school. It is similar to that of a vocational school that equips us, more than anything, to be leaders while you learn in the context of classrooms and hands-on practical application by serving in Hillsong Church. I urge you to go to www.hillsong.com/college for more. Q: Where do you live? A: I live in Baulkham Hills, which is a city just NW of Sydney and live about 5 mins walking distance from the school and church. I'm in a house with awesome girls (1 other student & 2 non-students). There are no dorms for Hillsong students. Q: What are you studying? A: I'm in the Worship Creative Arts (aka WCA) stream, and I'm a vocal major. // JUST COMPLETED 3 YEARS OF CLASSES & ASSESSMENTS! WOO!! Q: What kind of classes do you take? A: Anything from Doctrine to Evangelism to Leadership to Communication to vocal lessons to performance skills to music analysis to songwriting. Q: What does your typical week consist of? A: Classes 4 days/week + weekly ministry and weekend ministry fieldwork and church life. My weekly ministry is working in the the office for the project manager for the albums. My weekend ministry is being on Saturday night and Thursday morning (Hillsong Women) choir. My fieldwork (formerly known as my weekly ministry) is interning in the office for the project manager for the albums. My main role is to oversee the subtitle translations teams for the DVD's, some guest relations things, and other general office work. My church life (formerly known as weekend ministry) is serving on the weekends in the Hillsong Resource Center. And I am on the Hillsong Sisterhood choir - I am stepping into a new role of Choir Director this term, which is a total honor and nothing I ever would've foreseen but am sooo pumped about. I still lead vocal warm-ups and conduct from time to time as well. I love the Sisterhood choir!!! I also have the privilege of singing on one of the amazing Espresso teams. Espresso's are like mini-30 minute chapel times with worship, praying, teaching, and announcements. GO ESPRESSOS!!! During my 3rd yr, we had one FULL day of classes. Another day with a class & a coaching session with one of our lead pastors. And the rest of the week was devoted to our internship. I interned with our Creative Dept in the Youth Worship area. Primarily looked after youth extension services (3 diff locations that meet ea wk for our diff age groups). I have continued to stay involved with conducting choir and currently conduct once in a while on a Sun AM or at a few other gatherings. And I started getting involved at one of our extension services on Sun AM's that meets in a theatre and have loved every bit of it. I was able to stay involved with our chapels and Sisterhood as well. This was an amazing year. I highly recommend coming here AND doing all 3 yrs (if you are meant to). Q: How long is your program? A: 1-3 years. You can choose as you go. Most students do 1 year and then go back to their respective homes or churches. But you can do up to 3 years, depending on what stream you're in, and my stream WCA does go up to 3 years. *I'm at the start of my 2nd year, which began in late July 2008. *I just completed my 3rd year. Done with classes. Have 1 review to hand in & will serve at Hillsong Conference 2010 to officially finish out my 3rd yr. Q: How long do you think you'll be there? A: I don't know. I really don't know. At least 2 years of school. Did 3 yrs but I still don't know how long I will be here. Please don't ask me this question, b/c I genuinely do not know... YET. HAHAHA! Q: How is the weather? A: We have 4 seasons with very hot summers and mild to cold winters. The seasons are opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. It will always be the opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. And it's not weird except for when it comes time for Christmas. Q: What do you miss the most about America? A: The convenience of getting to/from things (no car here; was blessed w a car 6 mo's ago but Mater has temporarily gone to be with Jesus for the time being), the convenience of shopping at late hours (all retail places close around 5PM. yes. it's true, except late night shopping on thursdays, where retail places close at 9PM), the lower prices, the food, and of course the people (friends and family) Q: When do you think you'll be back in the States to at least visit? A: Hopefully this December (2008). Got to be in the States Dec-Jan 2007/08; Dec-Jan 2008/09; Dec-Jan 2009/10. And depending on my VISA situation, I may be back sometime in the next few months or at the end of the year. Q: Does the toilet flush in the opposite direction? A: Probably, but I've never watched to find out. But this I know: toilets here have 2 buttons. One for a light flush and one for a big flush. AUS is a very environmentally friendly country, & it's AWESOME! For every regular bin, there's usually a recycle bin RIGHT next to it in pretty much every public place. :) Q: Will you be attending the Australian Open while you are in Australia? A: OH GOD, I HOPE SO!!!!!!!!! I GOT TO GO TO THE OPEN LAST JAN (2009) & it was EPIC! Got to watch Nadal and Djokovic & the Williams sisters & Gonzalez & several others play. Watched Federer on the big screen INSIDE the tennis grounds with hundreds of others tennis fans. 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