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my chnt swap AU will now be called

camp this and that

idea originally provided by @fall3nash2339

all info about characters+ art links under cut😋😋!!

(NEWWER DESIGNS WILL COME SOON, ALL OF THESE ARE FROM A SLIGHTLY OUTDATED STYLE)

all the characters have the same physical appearance (except for sydney), personalities and roles are changed

the nurses~

head nurse: Elijah Volkov, he makes all the announcements, and is mentally decaying. Boy oh boy, is he quite the man. Silly little bpd man, collected mental illness like Pokémon. But he's caring, and will do just about anything in his power to help the campers out when needed. He has a knack for elephants, likes sharing fun facts, not only about elephants but anything and everything. No filter😋 if he's thinking it, he'll say it, obviously nothing bad will come of that. Trust issues, yummy.

assistant nurse: Adam Uptin, always carrying snacks with him, he can get you to share how your parents wronged you then shove a bag of skittles in your hand and walk away. Adam isn't a fan of leaving the nurses cabin, let alone his side office, something about being a vampire and ""ahhhh the suns"",,etc etc. Although, you can lore him outside with some sunscreen, an umbrella, and an apple.

camp counselors (all camps stay the same)

Cabin Dung Beetle: Juniper Sloan. long neck, dirty blonde. British man, he's scared of the water (blah blah blah "i'm experiencing the past, present, and future all at once and i can't breathe." yadda yadda yadda) besides the meltdowns and break downs, he's pretty silly

Cabin Grasshopper : Marisol Yuchengco, 👁️dresses in gothic attire, but she's one of the most understating counselors you'll ever meet. Salem de La Marnierre, 👁️scene kid vibes, lowkey really chill though. The two are dating<3 (basically just the same as chnt, just,,, ya'know,, swapped.)

Cabin Magpie Moth: Rowan Chow, the goofiest mother fucker in the entire camp. He can actually produce sound effects, he doesnt choose them or when they happen, that's up to the universe, they just come from his general area. This man runs off of actual cartoon logic, dont question it.<3

Cabin Silkworm: Yvonne Marley, femcel. That is truly all i have to say about her. She pull's misinformation straight from the internet and spreads it like mold on moist bread. Joshua MacHeath, tictok eboy, he can make a killer flower necklace though. Joshua will sit with the kids who can't/won't participate in certain camp activities and teach them how to make bracelets out of, well, anything and everything!

Cabin Tarantula Hawk: Lucille Bertuccelli,👁️ she's an older counselor, a sweetheart though. Not only does she keep cabin tarantula hawk up am running, but she also is in charge of the arts and crafts cabin! Gracie Liu (👁️lowkey, i forgot gracie liu existed, so all of her color are just inverted. no matter how you picture her in ur brain, just invert the colors)

Cabin Ladybug : Soren Baltimore, 👁️a bit of a quiet lad, it wears a cape given to it by fennel. soren wears pants that are cover completely in pockets, those pockets are practically infinite, anything you can imagine, soren has it in its pockets. Fennel Marlborough, 👁️our favorite camp taxidermist (don't tell anyone) they have the art of life preservation down to a tea, now if they can only get em to start moving again. soren and fennel are tightly nit, they made up two languages, one between only them and the other for the entire cabin.

Cabin Widow-spider: Matthew Napoleon, 👁️he is the void, don't be scared of him just based on looks though. Matthew will teach you about things you thought you knew (you didn't). Because matthew cant actually talk, due to all that void, he communicates in a fun mixture of sign language, charades, and various static esc noises. Matthew is also involved, if not running, most water based activities (and sometimes juno+mila helps out around the cabin)

the cafeteria: Mila Alcorn 👁️and Juno Matsouka, 👁️i say "and" instead of giving the two separate descriptions because they are inseparable, trust me, i've tried. these two fish folk work together in the kitchen to provide food for all the campers at camp this and that. Practically gourmet chefs, these two are quite creative. Even though there's two of them, you'll never have to worry about chaos in the kitchen, mila and juno always compromise with each other, causing for some never before tasted flavors

special doodads

head of camp: Warren Earthman,👁️ he's a, stern, tired, grumpy, old man. also the walls in are covered with different brands and types of chainsaws. beside the threatening aspects of him, he also openly picks favorites and doesn't listen to anything that doesn't openly concern him or the government.

the rot: Sydney October Sargent, a weird rotting man who lives in the woods surrounding the camp. Don't get to close to him without a gas mask, please, the spores that emanate off of him are damn near hallucinogenic. Besides the skin falling off his bones, the various species of bugs living within him, and all the mushrooms/fungus living from his decomposing self, he's almost harmless. I mean, he's in shambles, a corpse who just won't let go, just try not to breathe near him.

Martime: Jedidiah A.M. Martime, a man who keep appearing in my dreams, I don't have dreams often, why is here, in color no less. this annoying, clock obsessed, not even real, man keeps trying to tell me that he's "here for you," and "it's ok, you can take a brake, you have enough time." what that man needs to do is pipe down and accept the fact he doesn't even exist in the physical plane.

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Guilty Wank - DoL

With all my DoL stories, I will be changing school to university, and the orphanage will just be an apartment complex with Bailey being your landlord instead of caretaker.

All characters in this one have he/him pronouns and male genitalia.

Reader characteristics not specified

TW - I mean, you read the title what do you expect?

Bailey The Landlord:

God fucking damnit how dare you try that shit again! It's not the first time you'd come into his office in the early hours of the morning asking for an extension on your rent. He couldn't tell if you were faking your innocence as part of an act to get him to lower his guard or if you really were that fucking naïve. whatever it was, it was really pissing him off. Especially that little sway of your hips as you left, and just how well your outfit clung to you showing off your body just right. Yeah.. it was on purpose he decided, and he wasn't going to let you get the better of him. He wouldn't succumb to your little tricks. At least not sober anyway.. Bailey wasn't one to lose himself under the influence but it had been a long and tiresome day, and after a few shots of whiskey he found himself pulling his cock out with thoughts of you on his mind.

Darryl:

God he felt just awful about the thoughts invading his mind. He wanted to stop, he really did, but the relief that came from his groin after releasing it told him he was much too far gone now. Darryl thought he'd never feel this way given his experiences and that the feelings he had for you were only temporary, but seeing you all dressed up in your work gear had him crumbling. He knew you had to wear what you did to make a living in this line of work but part of him hoped you wore what you did just for him. He finished up rather quickly once his mind turned to how you would look at him when he was having trouble. Full of care and sympathy he'd never seen from anyone in this hellhole of a town. Ironic that the one person who didn't seem to want to cause him any harm was the one he wanted to hurt him the most.

Eden The Hunter

Eden didn't really jack off anymore after he kidnapped/ found you, and if he did, he certainly didn't feel guilty about it. You were his after all. But there was one memory he had of you that made his whole body shiver whenever it popped into his mind.

He'd found you one day lying almost cold out in the woods, your clothes had all been torn up and you were in such a horrendous state, unable to move or even speak.

He loved it.

He loved the vulnerability, how pathetic you looked and how you were at his complete mercy. It took him months to nurse you back to full health and you were never quite the same after.

You never told him what happened to you, just saying it was one of the worst experiences you've ever had to live through, and that is saying something. That's where the guilt came in. He loved you so much that it hurt him, and knowing that you had suffered at the mercy of this city set him ablaze, but deep down, a horrid little part of him couldn't deny how much he enjoyed it and almost hoped it would happen again.

Kylar The Loner

On some level he knew he was in the wrong but on the other he couldn't bring himself to care enough to stop. With one hand grasped around his cock, your panties providing a delightful friction, and the other holding your sheets to his nose, Kylar was lost to the world and could only focus on how perfect you'd look on his cock instead of your used underwear.

Sydney The Faithful

Darn you. Hand holding? In public!? And you did it so casually too. Like you had no shame, unlike him who refused to even acknowledge the growing strain between his legs. He was grateful the library was so quiet and no one was around to hear his soft moans and whimpers every time he moved and readjusted his increasingly tight pants. Every so often he'd rock back and forth to provide some relief but evidently that only made it worse given how good it felt. Poor Sydney just has to deal with it trying to think of anything else besides how soft your hands felt and how perfectly they fit into his own… hopefully class won't start anytime soon and he can calm himself down before he has to go anywhere..

Whitney The Bully

Whitney didn't feel guilty for anything so he sure as shit won't feel guilty when you come to mind as he's taking care of himself.

No it's not guilt he feels when he thinks of how perfect your face scrunches up at his rude comments, or how pathetic you look groveling at his heels.

It's not guilt he feels when he thinks of how cute you look standing under his umbrella shivering from the cold rain that sticks to your clothes.

It's not guilt he feels when he thinks how nice it would be to see you again.

It's not guilt.. but he does feel something.. he just doesn't know what it is.

The wank session comes to a stop as he realizes he's not in the mood anymore and he just lays there thinking of you. That makes him angry. Angry at you for having interrupted his personal time and leaving him frustrated. A crime that he will not allow to go unpunished. Next time he sees you he's going to make you suffer and take out all his pent up frustration.

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AU List

Thoughts for AUs are: OPEN

All of the au’s below are my current active ones, in these au’s you will find the blurb section which is where you guys are able to have your say in what happens during the overall storyline!

for aus that don't have a masterlist yet, they are tagged below!

AU CALENDAR

the universes!

the wips!

daily au thoughts!

Nico and Margo - Second Chance Gone Right

Sidney and Alessandra - The Girl Next Door

Mat and Maddie - Nursing a Broken Heart

Nico and Bianca - The Mixed Family

Jack and Mila - Young Love

Alex and Spencer - Long Time Coming

Andrei and Annabelle - Little Cowgirl

Trevor and Blair - Lessons In Life

Jack and Kennedy - One of a Kind

Will and Bailey - Baby on Board

John and Maya - Baby Hughes

Luke and Allie - Hookups and Screwups

Jeremy and Adelia - Made Match

Quinn and Rouge - Rookie Compliance

Elias and Gracie - Little Teammate

Leon and Serena - Value of Opinion

Dawson and Emilie - Brothers Old Friend

to be updated:

Phil and Victoria

retired aus

Matt and Sydney - Golden Girl

Luke and Isabel - Captain's Sister

Cole and Parker - Big Reputations

Jesper and Emilia - A Bakers Dozen

Ryan and Ava - Sparks

Nick and Scottie - The Lost Baby

Luca and Aspen - Pretty Boy

Ethan and Astrid - Perfect Fit

Rutger and Emmy - His Girl

Mark and Abigail - Lessons

Nick and Francesca - Bed Buds

Cutter and Lillian - Meant to Be

Jacob and Ivy - Triple Split

Matthew and Lilah - Give a Dog

Juraj and Alana - A Dream in Time

Gabe and Jamie - Teammates In Action

Drew and Erin - It Girl

Seamus and Liana - Unexpected Connections

Matthew and Lilah - Give a Dog

William and Matilda - Star

Mitch and Amelia - His Rookie

The Flyers Throuple - Teammates in Sheets

Cole and Darcy - Match Made

Adam and Sabrina - Write a Song

Sidney and Camille - Homes and Hearts

Steve and Lucie - Long Games

The Umich Throuple - Three's a Match

Nico and Harper - Don't Tell

Elias and Payton - Coaches Daughter

Sidney and Rory - On Ice

Matthew and Billie - Opposing Teammates

Trevor and Daisy - Babies and Buddies

Luke and Blake - Girl Next Door

Quinn and Charlotte - Teammates Sister

Jack and Riley - New Roommate

The Zegras-Hughes Children - Next Gen

Adam and Sophie - Romantic Roomates (because we now have adam and sabrina)

Gavin and Bridget - Besotted Differences

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Dating Sydney and Tatum would include~

(Not my gif)(Requested by anonymous)

- In a perfect world, Sydney and Tatum would have dated each other instead of galivanting around with their murderous lavender marriage boyfriends, so it's really not that hard to imagine them in a poly relationship.

- They’re likely already dating by the time you come into the picture, and you might also be dating someone as well; whether that someone is a girl or a boy. Regardless of their gender, Tatum and Sydney undoubtedly annoy the shit out of them, mainly because he/she immediately picks up on the fact that your overly supportive best friends are definitely into you and have ulterior motives; i.e. making you their unicorn.

- Though Sydney respects your current relationship; Tatum not so much, they both have a tendency to accidentally upstage your gf/bf in every given scenario. They’re out the door the minute you call to ask for a ride, they’re the ones that take you to the hospital/nurses office whenever you’re hurt, they make plans with you before your partner even knows you’re free, they buy you the exact birthday present you were hoping for instead of the generic jewelry your partner gets you, etc, etc, etc.

- Though you don’t believe they’re purposefully trying to meddle in your relationship, you can see why your gf/bf would be annoyed by them. You’re not blind to the fact that the two girls take up a lot of your time, that they can be a little pushy and that they make themselves; a little too, comfortable in your day to day life. When you go on double dates, it feels more like your partner is third wheeling. When you’re hanging out alone with your gf/bf, they have a tendency to crash your plans. When you’re spending time with Tatum, she has a tendency to jokingly flirt with and/or tease you about your partner.

- And though it might be easier to play dumb or shift the blame to someone else, you’re also not blind to the fact that you allow them to hog you. You know that you should set more boundaries with them, but you just don’t have it in you. You don’t want things to change between the three of you: you don’t want to spend less time with them, you don’t want to tell them to stop caring about you so much, you don’t want Tatum to stop being affectionate with you, you don’t want any of it.

- So when your partner inevitably gives you the foreseeable ultimatum; choosing between them and your two best friends, your choice is easy. You choose the same thing in every timeline, in every lifetime, in every universe. You choose your girls.

- Living in a small town means never being away from prying eyes. This concept usually pertains to nosey neighbors, but since both of your girlfriends are involved in an ongoing murder case, not only do you have to worry about judgemental Woodsboro citizens, you also have to worry about parasitic and invasive journalists. None of you want your sexualities blasted across a million different tabloids and newspaper articles, so you try to keep your relationship a bit of a secret….

- That doesn’t stop Tatum from being clingy, walking around with her arms around both of your shoulders/waists or holding your hands; she’d definitely be the reason for any rumors that spread about the three of you. Sydney is naturally less affectionate. She’s not cold, she’s just not prone to constantly touching you like Tatum is. Because of this, whenever she boldly grabs you and/or Tatum it always catches the two of you off guard.

- The three of you typically stick to pecks on the lips whenever you want to kiss each other. It’s not because you like them best, but because both of your girlfriends wear makeup and you don't want to deal with pesky lipstick stains while you’re trying to go about your day.

- Kisses with Tatum get a bit steamy: they usually end up as makeout sessions that are passionate, and slow, and lingering. Sydney’s kisses are a little more inexperienced: she’s not totally virginal but she has a tendency to be more chaste, kissing you sweetly and sometimes a little clumsily. She has more of a “time and place” mindset, so she’s less likely to engage in the risky kisses that Tatum likes to engage in; i.e. kissing you in places where people can easily walk in on or see you.

- Cuddle piles and cat naps. Tatum sleeps on her back with her head on your arm and Sydney sleeps on her stomach literally on top of the two of you; though things can occasionally change depending on the amount of bed space.

- One of your girlfriends has an entire extra bed in her bedroom and the other has the house to herself nearly every other week, so weekly sleepovers have become sort of become routine for the three of you. You go to each other’s houses so often that it practically feels like you’re living with each other.

- They take turns sitting in your lap whenever it’s unoccupied. A lot of the time, the three of you sit together in a big jumble of limbs: someone’s leg on someone else’s, head on another persons shoulder, hand on someone’s thigh, etc. Sometimes it’s hard to tell where one girlfriend starts and another one ends.

- Tatum uses pet names constantly. Sometimes it’s just because while other times she does it with the express purpose of annoying you. She’s the type of girl who constantly calls you babe, but also exaggeratedly calls you snookums or pumpkin just to see you roll your eyes. Sydney might throw a “honey” in here or there but she usually just calls you by your given name or a shortened version of it. Tatum loves getting called pet names while Sydney simply doesn’t mind.

- Affectionate abuse. Tatum has a habit of punching people she likes.

- Tatum loves dragging you around for childish fun: toy shops, carnivals, trips down nostalgia lane. She wants to play mermaids in the pool, she wants to have water fights, wants to watch Disney movies, wants to play dress up, wants to spend five dollars getting gumball machine toys, etc. It’s hard not to indulge her when she gets so earnestly excited about something.

- You have an extrovert and an introvert to choose from in literally any situation that you find yourself in. While Tatum; the extrovert, will undoubtedly try to drag you to any party that she can, Sydney will prefer to just stay at home, favoring a quiet night on her couch over a loud and oftentimes obnoxious beer bash. That being said: both of you are suckers for Tatum’s puppy eyes and “for me?”’s.

- Tv/movie dates with Sydney. Whenever she’s home alone and Tatum isn’t free, you always come over with some new rentals and snacks, settling down on her couch and tuning in to whatever you’re in the mood to watch.

- Going shopping together; regardless of what you’re actually shopping for. Doesn’t matter if it’s a three minute grab and go kind of trip to the convenience store or an hour long errand run, they always insist on coming with you and they’re always in a good mood whenever they do; no pointed sighs or eye rolls in sight.

- Sydney has a green thumb while Tatum can’t keep flowers alive to save her life, so you can make things easy for yourself and get Tatum a bouquet and Sydney a potted plant whenever anniversary’s or special occasions roll around.

- Getting matching stuffed animals.

- Sharing clothes. Both your girlfriends have a collection of clothing that ranges from comfortably oversized to purposefully tight, so you can easily borrow things out of their closets whenever you happen to stay the night. On that same note: don't be surprised if you find some of your own clothing stolen and sitting in one of their dresser drawers after they come over for a visit.

- Always going to the bathroom together. Though your inseparable nature makes the three of you act like magnets no matter where you go, public bathrooms make your buddy system work overtime. Doesn’t matter if one of you just needs to pee or fix your hair really quickly; something that would take you minutes to do on your own, you all end up in front of a mirror or in a stall regardless of who initiated the impromptu break.

- Sydney always remembers the things that you talk about, and she’ll go out of her way to buy you whatever she remembers you telling them about. You mentioned that new movie so I rented it, I saw these snacks and thought of you, that book you were talking about was at the bookstore so I grabbed it for you, etc. It’s kind of her love language.

- Tatum always knows the latest gossip that’s going around town and can talk your ear off about a million different rumors all at once. She loves hearing the tea so feel free to spill it to her whenever you want.

- Tatum driving all of you around.

- Sydney burns CDs/makes mixtapes for the three of you.

- Sydney likes nature walks/walks around the neighborhood, and since Tatum isn't much of a hiker, she'd love for you to join her whenever you felt like it.

- Your cycles probably link up, but you’re likely the only one who has an actual reaction to them. Sydney gives off the vibes of those girls who run marathons while on their period and Tatum gives off the vibes of a girl who has three days of light bleeding with little to no cramping. Regardless, they’ll laze around with you and/or take care of you if your period is particularly bad.

- Sydney is a little more minimalistic so while Tatum definitely has picture after picture of you plastered on her locker and/or on her bedroom walls, it’s easy to miss. It feels more sentimental when you look at Sidney’s locker and see just a picture of you and Tatum hanging up or when you look at her bedside/computer desk and see a framed photo of the three of you.

- Realistically, all three of you collect a number of scars over the years; whether ghostface related or not, so you all have to learn to love them as much as you love the person attached to them. Tatum calls scars “bitchin’”, keeping the mood light and humorous even in the worst situations, and Sydney kisses or thumbs over them apologetically or just plain sweetly whenever she can.

- You could probably gather it from the meeting scenario but the two of them are the epitome of ‘ride or die’. They always show up the minute something happens, always ready to comfort you, support you, stand up for you, etc. Tatum’s had practice with Sydney, and Sydney’s had firsthand experience so she knows what a person might want/need while going through trauma/hardship.

- Tatums family is naturally really supportive: they’re the type of family who sees nothing wrong with the three of you dating from the start. Sydney’s dad is supportive as well: partly because he’s not willing to lose the last of his family over something so trivial and partly because his daughter can’t get knocked up by a girl so it’s actually kind of a win for him. If your parents weren’t supportive, the Riley’s would let you stay with them and you’d take up residence in the spare bed in Tatums room.

- Tatum has a bit of a jealousy streak. She’s much more confrontational with you, more passive aggressive, and more quick to meanly tell people to buzz off whenever they’re getting on her nerves. Sydney is usually a little more subdued: a little more understanding and/or insecure in comparison. Sydney will be the one to casually bust you out of an awkward situation or genuinely ask you if you like someone else; to which Tatum usually responds with “of course she doesn’t, have you seen them”.

- Tatum is definitely more bark than bite while Sydney is more bite than bark. They’re both very protective of you, with Tatum being quick to interject, insult, and accuse people, while Sydney hangs back and glares dagger at whoever they’re upset with; and maybe throws a punch. That being said, they love when you stand up for yourself, always making a point of praising and reassuring you whenever you do.

- Tag teaming protecting Sydney and keeping her away from any nonsense; you and Tatum both take turns being her body guard. On that same note: Tatum probably preemptively signs you up for self defense classes and drags you to them after school. You’d honestly think that Tatum was the older sibling in her family with the way that she acts.

- Speaking of family: you’ve sort of got the whole police force on your side if you happen to have any serious issues. ACAB doesn’t include deputy Dewey.

- You guys really don’t fight very often: you’re all just very understanding of each other. Tatums a bit of a firecracker but she cools just as quickly and she apologizes whenever she has a bit of a bitchfit. Neither of them mean to ruin things and they feel really guilty when they act irrationally. It’s why you try your best to discuss things like grownups and ditch the immaturity.

- They’re both quick to apologize whenever they’re in the wrong and they’re also quick to accept apologies whenever you’re in the wrong so things gets resolved pretty easily.

- Tatum says “I love you” very easily and very often while Sydney usually says it in response to someone else saying it or waits for special moments to say it herself.

- The three of you have been through so much and love each other so much that none of you can imagine a life where you’re not all together. No matter where you go or what you do, you’re doing it hand in hand….

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miyeon | biography

seo miyeon was born at 15:07 on october 21 2000, in goseong-gun, gangwon-do, south korea to seo jaeyoung, a surgeon, and im soha, a dance teacher. she has one younger sister, seo sehyeon, who was born in 2006 and currently is studying at hanlim multi arts hisch school in the practical dance department. sehyeon is classmates with lapillus' seowon and friends with nmixx's kyujin.

her parents got married when they were young, having miyeon when they were both only 24. they raised miyeon catholic, baptising her with the name julia and she had her confirmation when she was 14. her parents made the girls regularly attend church growing up, something that miyeon still tries to do once she debuted.

she began taken dance classes at her mother’s studio when she was three, training in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. her mother trained with the korean national ballet and royal ballet school in london, before retiring due to an injury. she opened her own dance studio in gangwon shortly after she had miyeon, opening another studio in seoul when they moved in 2012.

her father traveled often for his work and would collect memorabilia and postcards for miyeon. she has a collection of her favoruite magnets that she brought to each of her dorms during training, buying a mini fridge for her room to store them.

her parents got divorced when she was twelve, leaving the two sisters with their mother as their father moved to sydney, australia. shortly after the divorce he began dating a nurse and they got married in 2017. miyeon and her sister visit their father during the winter break, meaning they both speak with strong australian accents when speaking english.

their father has two twin sons, mingyu and junghwa, born in 2018, making them eighteen years younger than miyeon. the twins often called miyeon and sehyeon auntie due to the age difference, confusing their half sisters for their father's.

miyeon had a proficiency for languages growing up, being able to speak both korean and japanese fluently by the age of nine. she is also fluent in english due to the amount of time she spent in australia visiting her father. she began studying chinese and spanish once she joined kq entertainment in order to be able to communicate with more fans around the world.

miyeon attended school of practical arts seoul in the practical dance department, graduating as one of the top students in her class. she was classmates with stray kids' hunjin, who she is still very good friends with to this day. she graduated in 2019, going on to get her bachelors in linguistics from the global cyber university in 2023.

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Question asking! How would you depict Morph in the X-Men Evolution cartoon? And if you could redo Pyro’s depiction in it, what would you change?

Ooooh, boy, I actually had a vague fanfic type idea awhile back about putting a version of Morph in Evolution. Basically? I'd put him on the Deadly Genesis team.

So, the first team of mutants that Xavier ever recruits is a group of teenagers - Vulcan (I think in this case Xavier does NOT know that he's Scott's brother), Darwin, Petra, Sway, and Changeling. (I'm gonna go with Changeling here rather than Morph.) After a few early missions, he sends them to investigate a mysterious island (Krakoa, of course) that appeared in the Pacific Ocean, while he stays onboard the Blackbird monitoring them. The mission is a disaster. Krakoa lashes out with an enormous blast of energy that appears to kill Vulcan, Darwin, Petra and Sway, as their life readings disappear, and Xavier feels their pain and fear. Changeling, who had shapeshifted wings and was flying above the island to scout it out, is spared the brunt of the blast and is knocked into the ocean, badly injured and apparently the only survivor. Xavier rescues him, and Krakoa sinks back below the waves.

Xavier returns to the mansion with his only surviving student, and nurses him back to health. I want to emphasize, Xavier is absolutely devastated and fucked up over what happened. I think Evo Xavier is kind of a bastard, but like all Xaviers I think he has good intentions. As far as he knows, his X-Men were a complete failure, he failed them, and he led four teenagers to their deaths. When Changeling wakes up, and is determined to go back to the Pacific to search for his missing teammates, even growing wings and physically flying there if necessary, Xavier makes a decision. He has no hope of starting another X-Men team, and he decides that the best possible thing he can do for mutant Kevin Sydney is to protect him - by erasing his memory of the team, and of ever being a mutant. I think Changeling in this universe generally uses a human form similar to Morph's human form in TAS/X-Men 97 as a default, and if the featureless white clay form is his "real" self, he hasn't found it yet. Xavier locks Kevin in human form, suppresses his X-Gene, and sends him back to his parents believing that he was in a terrible car accident at "summer camp," and leaves him to lead a normal life as a "human."

Xavier then spends a few years deeply depressed and not doing much.....until he hears reports of the weather-controlling mutant in Africa. Storm is enough for Xavier to start considering an X-Men team again, and believe that there might be some hope. He tells no one about the original team, it is his deepest shame. In the meantime, Kevin has become a relatively successful actor - not a superstar, but doing pretty well for himself. He's been in a few movies, and by the time Evolution starts, he's starring in a CW sexy vampire drama similar to The Vampire Diaries. For self-indulgent reasons, I'm gonna say that it's a Dark Shadows revival that is actually really good. (Kitty absolutely loves the show, and loves Kevin's character. Rogue is probably into it too, but won't admit it.) Xavier never contacts Kevin or removes the blocks on his memories/powers, convincing himself that it's for the best, Kevin is obviously happy and successful and there's no need to throw his life into chaos. But also, because re-recruiting Changeling would mean telling everyone about the first team - his greatest failure and deepest shame.

Then, at some point after the end of Evolution, Krakoa re-emerges in the Atlantic. I'd say at this point, it's about 10 years after the Deadly Genesis team, so Kevin is in his twenties - not super old, but an adult compared to the Evo teens. Seeing news reports about the island knocks something loose in Kevin's mind, and he starts dreaming about Krakoa, and seeing occasional hallucinations of his old teammates (the kind of quick "blink and you'll miss it" thing where the ghost appears briefly in a mirror or in a crowd that horror movies do before the scares start ramping up.) Maybe he even starts to involuntarily shapeshift while asleep, but assumes that it's part of a dream. Xavier absolutely forbids the team to go anywhere near the mysterious new island, but won't say why.

Meanwhile, someone emerges from the island - it's Vulcan, who went into a deep coma while basically trapped at the center of Krakoa. Vulcan doesn't know exactly what happened or how he survived, but he is pissed. While flying towards Xavier's, he sees a billboard for Awesome Dark Shadows Revival That I Wish Existed, with what appears to be an older version of his teammate Changeling. Taking a quick detour, Vulcan tracks down Kevin and demands to know what happened. Kevin doesn't know what Vulcan is talking about, but realizes that he does recognize him from....somewhere. And at some point while Vulcan is somewhat violently confronting him, Kevin shapeshifts as an instinctive defense, and realizes that this isn't a dream, he is actually changing forms, and is probably a mutant, and there is something very wrong with his memories. Vulcan realizes that Changeling doesn't know what the fuck is going on, and assumes that Xavier must be to blame for this as well (he's right!) and drags Kevin off to confront the Professor.

Once they land at the mansion, a fight naturally breaks out. Vulcan wants Xavier and is willing smack down anyone that gets in his way. Kevin continues to not know what the fuck is going on, but I think he winds up on Team Protect Xavier, because he doesn't want to kill anyone, he just wants some answers. Everyone mistakes him for Mystique at first, and he gets knocked around a bit. I'm imagining Kitty, when she realizes that he is not only NOT Mystique, he is actually Kevin Sydney from All-New All-Different Dark Shadows, she is absolutely appalled that she kicked her favorite actor in the face.

After Vulcan smacks everyone around for a bit, and it seems like he is about to kill Xavier, he suddenly freezes and collapses, and another figure emerges. It's Darwin, who had merged with Vulcan all those years ago in order to allow them both to survive. They both went dormant within Krakoa, but Darwin woke up along with Vulcan when the island returned to the surface. Darwin has been fighting this whole time to stop Vulcan's violent rampage, and finally managed to put him down (for the moment).

Xavier finally explains everything. Everyone is angry. But also, they decide to go back to Krakoa for reasons I haven't decided yet - maybe they are worried about human researchers who are approaching the island, maybe Vulcan wakes up and flies out there, and the team wants to stop him before he starts wrecking shit again. The entire team, including Changeling (with the blocks on his memories and powers now fully removed) and Darwin. I think on the island there will be another fight with Vulcan and maybe with Krakoa itself, but it will stop when the team makes another discovery - it's Petra and Sway. Still alive, because fuck it, they deserve better and in my version of Deadly Genesis they get to live. They are trapped inside a time bubble that Sway instinctively created with her powers the moment the blast hit, and have been basically frozen in stasis this entire time (which is why Xavier couldn't read their life signs.) Xavier has to reach out telepathically to "wake up" Sway and cause her to drop the bubble, freeing both. For Petra and Sway, no time at all has passed, they haven't aged, they don't remember anything about their time in stasis. At this point, seeing all his old teammates still alive, I think Vulcan drops the vendetta (at least temporarily) and flies off into space, still very pissed. How does the team deal with Krakoa itself? I dunno, Xavier puts it to sleep or something.

I'm not sure what happens to the X-Men team after this. They have to reckon with Xavier having done some awful things and kept massive secrets, but unlike comics Deadly Genesis, it turns out no one actually died. Storm and Wolverine would demand to know ALL of Xavier's secrets and threaten to leave if he holds anything back. The kids are probably divided, but lose some respect for him. I think at least one person out of the Petra, Sway and Darwin trio will decide to stay at the mansion. Kevin does not stay - he doesn't want to hurt Xavier, but cannot forgive him for the memory blocks. Kevin also offers to use some of his actor money to help Petra, Sway and Darwin start new lives if they want (I think one of them might take him up on it), and tells the rest of the X-Men that they can call on him if there's a major emergency that requires a shapeshifter, because even if he hates Xavier he likes the rest of the team. The he runs back to Hollywood to stay on sexy CW Dark Shadows. I think he wrestles with whether or not to "come out" as a mutant, now that he knows, because a mutant celebrity might help the cause, but it could also destroy his career.

No Banshees were harmed in this version of Deadly Genesis.

As for the character in general, I think he'd have the same upbeat, kinda sassy personality as TAS/X-Men 97 Morph, but you wouldn't see as much in this story, since it's mostly Changeling getting dragged through the two worst days of his life and dealing with some very confusing memories. He's also not non-binary - at least not yet - but is kinda gender-nonconforming. I think he's probably questioned his own gender a bit, maybe he'd be nonbinary in the future after some soul-searching. I think Morph in TAS can also really hold onto a grudge, and I think Changeling would be the same about Xavier. Like, "I'm not going to attack or hurt you, but I do NOT want to talk to you, and you are NOT forgiven. Your student are cool, though."

As for Pyro - If given a chance, I'd make him a high school teen so he can be part of the Brotherhood the whole time, but I'm not sure how he would fit in, and what his dynamic would be with the rest of the group (or which X-Man would be his official "rival." Maybe he'd cockily keep trying to challenge Storm, just like in the comics.) I think he'd get along well with Boom-Boom during her Brotherhood time. He'd have a massive crush on Avalanche (that he's not very good at hiding) and get very jealous when Lance shows interest in Kitty. I'd like to see him actually have some opinions about mutants and politics rather than just "Hee hee, I like to burn things!" (Although that's fine, too.) His grandmother raised him in Australia, but when she suffered a major health crisis, she sent him to America to live with his deadbeat mother. His mother then kicks him out when he displays mutant powers. His grades are decent when he does the work, but he mostly excels in English and creative writing. He reads a lot, and has a laptop that he is constantly using to write. Mostly fanfic, for now. The best way to piss off St. John is to read his stories without his permission, and I imagine there are some Brotherhood keepaway games with his laptop. When not writing, he's usually playing with fire or looking for some kind of adrenaline rush.

Of course, I'd be satisfied if we just got to spend some time with Evo Acolyte Pyro after he joins the Brotherhood, or whatever their SHIELD team becomes. Just flesh him out more beyond "Laughs at violence, loves fire."

Edit - I just realized that my version of Deadly Genesis makes Vulcan like, several years older than Scott. Which makes no sense for his origins. Eh, don't worry about it. Maybe he got aged up prematurely in a Shiar breeding pod or something. Maybe he's actually Corsair's brother and therefore Scott's uncle. Whatevs.

[ryker-writes]

The Journal

Jaxon Crowley's masterlist

"You are isolated like I am, but you intentionally push others away. And then you wander around in despair all during the night. Do you never notice this cycle?"

Jaxon hated Malleus and how right he was. He knew it was true. All he ever does is shove other people away from him. No one has ever given him a reason not to...but it's been a long time since he's even given anyone a chance.

The delinquent son of the headmage; that's what he's always been. Some people believed getting close to him would give them bonus points in Crowley's book. They thought they'd be able to get away with more if they were with him. Others believed that if they were his friend, no one would mess with them. They would use that friend status to do anything they wanted and thought Jaxon would protect them when trouble came.

All those years, all those people, and not a single one actually cared about him. Eventually, he gave up on the hope that anyone would ever care about him. No one would ever actually care about him, that's what Jaxon fully believed.

Even his own father didn't seem to care much about him. Then again, did he ever? Crowley had given up on him long ago. Time and time again, Jaxon had managed to prove that he was nothing but trouble. He had managed to prove that he wasn't worth the effort, and a lost cause.

But...then why was he saved?

When he overblotted Leona, Kalim, and even that Heastslabyul student were there to save him. Leona cared, but he's never even opened up to Leona about anything. And what reason did the other two even have to care about him? He just couldn't figure it out.

This was way too much for his tired brain to try and figure out. While the collar around his neck was gone, Leona was dead set on making sure Jaxon didn't use his magic on himself to keep him awake. Now he wandered the campus constantly tired and on the verge of falling asleep. He was out for his walk before trying to sleep when he ran into Malleus.

Savanaclaw was much quieter at night. Even on the way to his room, everything was calm and still. It was nice, but he didn't want to be left alone with his thoughts.

Unfortunately for him, the universe loves to throw things at him right when he doesn't want them. This time, it came in the form of a book sitting on the ground by his door. Ordinarily, he would've ignored it. But scrawled in messy handwriting across a paper on the top of it was his name.

Against his better judgement, he picked it up and took a look on the inside of the cover. Upon seeing who it belonged too, he rushed inside his room to read it. It was a name he hasn't seen or heard of in a long time.

'This journal belongs to: Sydney Crowley'

It's his mother's name. This was her journal. Jaxon could only guess that his father dropped this off, but he didn't really care about why right now. All he had to remember his mother by was his memories of her, but this was something physical. This belonged to her.

As soon as he got into his room, he took a seat on his bed and opened it up to start reading.

'It's been a while since I've written in a journal. My old one was even too full to continue writing in, so here I am with a completely new one. I suppose this is symbolism in a way. After all, this is a new chapter of my life so it's only fitting it fills a new book.

Our darling son was born a few weeks ago! It's quite exciting and everything went well in the hospital. Jaxon was born on January 26th at approximately 10:57 at night. Dire was freaking out the entire time. But he was super excited to meet Jaxon.

He wanted to hold Jaxon as soon as he came out, but the nurses let me see him first of course. I wish I could've got a photo of Dire's face when he held Jaxon for the first time. He looked so happy and he even started crying.

Jaxon already looks so much like his father. He's got those golden eyes and pale skin, and he even has the same face shape. The only things he seemed to get from me is the blue hair and round ears. Even as a baby he's already acting like his father; all dramatic and very clingy.

The other day he started crying just because Dire set him down. It was only for a second but Jaxon was so upset and Dire immediately picked him up again. Jaxon just loves his father so much already, it's rare to see them separated anymore. Jaxon doesn't even cry when I set him down.

I can't be upset though. Dire loves Jaxon so much and he's wanted a child of his own for so long that it's only natural they're so attached to each other. It's adorable to see them together all the time.'

Jaxon huffed after reading that passage. The idea that him and his father were close at one point was so foreign and strange to him. And to think that his father wanted a kid...boy he must've been pretty disappointed at what Jaxon turned out to be. Jaxon flipped the page and continued reading without another thought.

'I know it's been a while since I last wrote, but such is the life of a new mother. Things have become more busy since Jaxon was born. Between taking care of him and helping Dire with some things at NRC, I've been quite busy. I'll also admit that I forgot about writing here for a while.

Jaxon turned 2 years old today. He's learned some of his basic needs and even said his first word not too long ago. While he doesn't speak or use his voice often, he's quite adorable when he does.

I have a video on my phone of Dire putting Jaxon down only for Jaxon to start making grabby hands at him and want up. It was so adorable and then Jaxon was babbling before he said dada. Dire heard it of course and immediately picked him up again and started spinning the boy around. I watch that video again from time to time to see the moment and hear their laughter when I'm down.

He's also able to walk around now, and he loves to hold people's hands while walking. Sometimes we all take walks around NRC and show Jaxon around. The ghosts all love him too. Dire keeps showing Jaxon off every chance he gets saying "look how cute my son is!" and everyone goes along with it. Jaxon always has the biggest smile on his face too.

But I'll admit, I do miss all the time me and Dire had for ourselves. He spends a lot of time with Jaxon and I can understand that. But it's always either Jaxon or NRC that's occupying his time. I wish we could still go on dates or even just spending time alone at home. Is that selfish of me?'

Jaxon couldn't believe it. His father spending a lot of time with him? It didn't sound real. And to ignore his mother in the process, how awful of him. As if his father couldn't get worse in his mind. Jaxon huffed before skipping ahead a few pages.

'I didn't think I would enjoy being home on my own so much. Jaxon started kindergarten so he's been occupied there and Dire has been at NRC. Thanks to this, I've been getting more time to myself.

I've been loving my time alone a lot more than I originally thought I would. Jaxon isn't here to ask me a million things and I don't have to deal with Dire's antics. I feel bad for enjoying this alone time as much as I do. They're my family and I'm supposed to love spending time with them. But now I dread them coming home. What is wrong with me?

Even when they get home I find myself interacting with them differently. Dire has been trying to get Jaxon to complete homework as best he can. While Jaxon seems to have a harder time learning and understanding it, Dire keeps pushing that he understand it.

He's told me before that he dreams of Jaxon having a bright future. He wants him to be an ace student and do great academically, which I can understand, but he seems to get frustrated with how long it can take Jaxon to understand things. Jaxon even cried once, and Dire stopped his pushing immediately. He comforted Jaxon, and I think Jaxon learned that it was a way to stop pushing. Now whenever Jaxon gets frustrated with his schoolwork, he starts crying. I think Dire is getting tired of comforting him though, so I've stepped in from time to time so he would stop crying.

It only happens a few days a week, so I guess it's not too bad. Still, it's my job to step in when Jaxon gets too much for Dire to handle. Though I can't help but sigh in relief when Jaxon finally understands something. At least then I can enjoy the moment of peach and excitement that they both show.'

His mom...liked it better when he was gone? This passage didn't sound like his mom at all. He always knew her as a gentle and loving person who was always there for him. He spent more time with her than he did with his dad, but this is saying that she got tired of him and liked when he was away. The part about his father pushing him and getting frustrated was familiar to Jaxon, as well as his mother being the one to step in. Maybe he was just frustrating more as a little kid and she wanted to be around him more as he grew. With that though, he flipped ahead a few more pages.

'Jaxon has been spending more time with me lately. Since Dire keeps getting to tired to comfort him after getting frustrated with school, I think Jaxon isn't wanting to be around him as much. The schoolwork is most of the time he spends with Dire, so he must think his father is always frustrated with him.

He's still struggling quite a bit in school. Thankfully elementary isn't nearly as serious as high school or college, so grades don't quite matter for him yet. I do worry for how he'll do in the future especially since Dire has been so serious about him passing every class with amazing grades.

The other day the two even got into an argument. It was the first time I've ever heard Jaxon even yell at his father. Dire was shocked too, but insisted he was in the right and continued arguing. It ended with Jaxon running away in tears and I couldn't help but feel guilty for not stepping in. But what am I to do? Dire just wants him to be successful, but Jaxon is struggling.

At this rate, I'm not sure if Jaxon will ever be ready to take over at NRC. I know Jaxon really likes the school and he basically grew up there, but with the way things are going with Dire, I'm a bit worried. I've tried telling Dire about it, but he's very stubborn in his ways. Maybe things will get better with time. Maybe Jaxon will come to understand why Dire pushes him so hard.'

He doesn't even remember his first fight with his father, but here it was described. All the way back in elementary...it seems like such a long time ago. He's just been arguing with Crowley so long that it's natural to him now. He always knew his mom didn't know how to help though. Whenever they argued, she would stand on the side silently. If only Jaxon could go back and tell her that time wouldn't make things better at all. Jaxon sighed before flipping ahead again.

'I don't know what to do anymore. All they do is avoid each other and fight all the time. Dire wants Jaxon to be a supper smart straight A student who will eventually take over at NRC and be like him. Jaxon just wants to do his own thing and not have someone constantly pushing him to do better. It's gotten to the point where it just seems like Dire is disappointed in him all the time. I know he's not, he tells me so, but it's getting harder to tell if that's the truth.

I've tried talking to both of them, but Crowley won't give up on his dream for Jaxon, and Jaxon firmly believes his dad hates him and considers him a failure. I'm caught in the middle of two people who can't even get along for a little bit. All they do is push each others buttons. It's like even mentioning one to the other will cause immediate anger and defensiveness. This isn't how a family is supposed to be.

Others have told me that Jaxon is just in his rebellious phase since he's almost a teenager. But this has been going on since he was young, and if this is a rebellious phase, it started early and has been going on far longer than I would think.

I'm so lost and don't know what to do. How do I fix this? I know Dire loves his son and wants what's best for him but Jaxon can't see that. They're both going about it so wrong and I can't even get them in the same room together for five seconds without something happening. Can this family even be helped anymore?

I want to help them. I want them to get along, but I don't know how. Jaxon isn't even trying in school anymore. We send him there only for him to lash out at others and he even got into a fight with one student. I don't want him to feel like I'm disappointed in him, but I really wish he wouldn't fight. I'm just about the only one he gets along with anymore, so I can't be upset with him too.

I just feel so torn all the time. It's like I can't relax and there's constant strain. I hate feeling like this, but there isn't much I can do. I look at Dire now and it's hard to see the same man who would always be there whenever baby Jaxon needed anything. What happened to us?'

Before the pages had a small hint of happiness from his mom, but not this one. The writing feels so desperate and sad. His loving and happy mother, it was hard to imagine her so sad. Even the thought of her crying seemed to hurt Jaxon. At this point he didn't even know if he should blame his father or himself.

He flipped ahead again a few pages, only to find them blank. There was over half a notebook left but the pages were blank? That didn't make sense. Maybe she left before she could write those pages. Carefully, Jaxon flipped backwards to the last page with writing on it.

'This is going to be my last entry into this journal. I just can't take it here anymore. I can't live in this house like this anymore. This constant fighting, constant strain, it's too much.

I've already talked to Dire about it. He was upset of course, but could understand that we were no longer in love like we used to be. We weren't the same. I offered to take Jaxon with me, but he refused. I was quite surprised, but it was...kind of nice hearing that. Dire was more stubborn than ever saying that "You will not be taking my son from me. Do what you want wherever you go, but I'm not going to leave him."

It was like proof to me that Dire still cared about Jaxon. He wanted Jaxon to stay there with him. And to be honest, I'm happy about that. I think I may have become a mother sooner than I was ready. Having a child was something Dire wanted so badly, and I knew I could fulfill that. Yet here I am, wanting to get away from my own family.

I asked Dire to give this notebook to Jaxon someday so he can understand why I left. So assuming he did, I want to say hello to you my dear son.

I'm so sorry about everything. You must be so confused. I can't bring myself to face you before I leave. I'm a bit cowardly that way I know, but I don't even know how I would begin to explain everything to you.

The truth is that I'm selfish. If you've read any other parts of this journal, you could probably tell that I wasn't very happy with everything. I tried to hold on as long as I could, but it all got too much.

Than I went to the doctor, and found out that I'm sick. I don't have much time left either. As much as it pains me, I believe I should spend the time I have left in a way that makes me happy. I don't want to spend my last years alive in sadness and struggling to put a family back together.

I know I failed you as a mother. I can't apologize enough for that. I should've done something to help you and Dire. I should've stepped in, and should've tried to help sooner. I'm sorry for failing you.

But you should know that none of this is your fault. I may be leaving so I can be somewhere happy, but it's not because of you at all. Ever since the day you came into this world, I've loved you. I know you're capable of amazing things and I want you to be able to become whatever kind of person you want to be. It doesn't matter if it's the new headmage of NRC or even a househusband. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters.

I hope you can forgive me for leaving you like this. I know it's cowardly and selfish, and I'm sorry. I also hope that you and your dad will be able to get along soon. It's a bit naïve, but maybe me leaving can bring you two closer. He does care about you, even if it may not seem like it, and so do I.

There are so many things I wish I could've changed, but life had other plans. I hope that someday you can look at this journal and understand or at least look back on happier times in the earlier pages. I love you Jaxon.

-Sydney Crowley'

And just like that, everything Jaxon had believed and known had been flipped upside down. He'd be lying if he said it was easy to process.

His mother wrote this before leaving. That was over four years ago. By now there's a good chance whatever sickness she had took it's toll. He wanted to find her. He wanted to search for her and stay with her after Night Raven College...but she's gone. It's likely already too late. She's gone for good.

Jaxon couldn't control it. Quick tears had run down his face before falling down into his lap. Usually he would do anything he could to avoid crying, but right now, he didn't give a damn. And the tears rolled quickly, so there was no stopping them if he tried. He couldn't even control how his breathing started to get shaky and he wanted to just curl into himself. The scary and tough delinquent and son of the headmage was here, sobbing alone in his room.

He basically just found out that the only person he felt understood him and could accept him, was gone with no hope of ever coming back. He would never see her again, and all she knew before she died was the son who was rebellious and angry all the time. She knew the constant fighting between him and his father, and she wasn't happy with it. It wasn't just Crowley's fault, it was his too. Both of them were to blame for her leaving and being so unhappy. Sure, she said not to blame himself, but how could he not?

Why couldn't he just do what his dad wanted? Why couldn't he just listen? Why couldn't he get along with his dad? Why couldn't he be smart and understand things like everyone else? Why did he have to be so...so...gah! He can't even think of the word. He may as well be the stupidest guy in the school. He's just the violent delinquent that can't do anything right.

"No wonder your mom left you. No one would want a delinquent like you."

He hated that kid. He hates that condescending tone he spoke with. He hates how that kid was sort of right.

Suddenly his room felt suffocating to be in. He had to get out. He had to walk around. It felt like he was trapped in here with his thoughts and he hated it.

Jaxon frantically wiped his tears away before shoving the journal under his bed and walking out the door. He definitely won't be sleeping tonight.

[dailyunsolvedmysteries]

Suicide of Jacintha Saldanha

On 2 December 2012, St James's Palace announced that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was pregnant. On 4 December, at about 5:30 am London time (GMT) or 4:30 pm Sydney time (AEDT), the hosts of the Hot30 Countdown radio programme, Mel Greig and Mike Christian, called the hospital and spoke to the main nurse, Saldanha. Impersonating Elizabeth II, Greig said: "Oh hello there, could I please speak to Kate please, my granddaughter." Saldanha responded, "Oh yes. Hold on ma'am," and transferred the call to the Duchess's nurse, who spent approximately two minutes speaking with Greig as well as Christian, the latter impersonating the Prince of Wales. The hosts used what were later described as "ridiculous comedy accents." 

The stunt was broadcast on 5 December, after it had been cleared by the radio station's lawyers. When hospital chief executive John Lofthouse learned of the prank call, he condemned it as an act of "journalistic trickery" that no nurse should have to deal with. 

The CEO of Southern Cross Austereo, Rhys Holleran, later claimed that station officials had made at least five attempts to contact the two nurses in the recording prior to greenlighting the call for broadcast – with Sydney University law professor, Barbara McDonald noting that his comments showed the station already understood they needed to "[get] consent (to air the interview) and they failed to". 

On 6 December, the radio station issued a brief apology for "any inconvenience caused" by their actions, although Christian continued to promote "the royal prank" on Twitter. Neither Saldanha nor the other nurse was disciplined or suspended by the hospital; St. James's Palace also indicated that they did not blame the nurses for their part in the incident. 

On the morning of 7 December 2012, Saldanha was found dead by security and other staff in her nurse's quarters at the hospital. She had died by suicide, and also had injuries. It was reported that Saldanha had left three handwritten notes, one of which blamed the radio stunt for her death. Another note discussed her wishes for funeral arrangements, while the third was directed at her employer, criticising their handling of events that followed the prank call.

Following news of Saldanha's suicide, Austereo CEO Rhys Holleran said that Greig and Christian were both "deeply shocked" and would not return to their radio show until further notice. A day later, as advertisers boycotted or threatened to boycott the station, 2Day FM suspended all advertising indefinitely.

On 10 December, Greig and Christian gave their first interviews since Saldanha's death, telling Nine Network's A Current Affair and Seven Network's Today Tonight that they were still "badly shaken" over the tragedy. 

Advertising on 2Day FM resumed 13 December, with Austereo announcing that it would donate the remainder of station advertising proceeds for 2012—a minimum of A$500,000 (£320,000)—to a memorial fund to benefit Saldanha's family. Austereo also cancelled its annual Christmas party for employees in Sydney and donated the funds for the party to the non-profit organisations Beyond Blue and Lifeline.

[infirmieres]

character stats .

general.

FULL NAME:  charlotte june o'hara. NICKNAME(S):  lottie,   lj. AGE:  twenty - five. DATE OF BIRTH:  october 30,   1997. PLACE OF BIRTH:  baton rouge,   louisiana. CURRENT LOCATION:   new orleans,   louisiana. ETHNICITY:   caucasian. GENDER:  cisfemale. PRONOUNS:  she / hers. SEXUAL ORIENTATION:   heterosexual. ROMANTIC ORIENTATION:  heteroromantic. RELIGION:   catholic. OCCUPATION:  registered nurse. EDUCATION LEVEL:   bachelor’s degree in nursing from louisiana state university. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS:   lives alone in a luxury penthouse suite in a high rise apartment building within the french quarter. FINANCIAL STATUS:   wealthy,   unknown to most. SPEAKING VOICE AND ACCENT:   educated southern belle,   particularly twangy and drawling when she’s tired or drunk.

physical.

FACECLAIM:   sydney sweeney. HAIR COLOR:   blonde. EYE COLOR:   blue. HEIGHT:   five feet,   one inch. WEIGHT:   one hundred and twenty two pounds. SIGNATURE SCENT:   honey and cinnamon.

personality.

FEARS:   failure,    having to rely fully on her family. HABITS:   face touching,   lip biting,   knuckle cracking. ASTROLOGY:   scorpio. MORAL ALIGNMENT:  neutral good. HOGWARTS HOUSE:   ravenclaw. WEATHER:   gentle rain. COLOR:   blue. MUSIC:    country. MOVIE:   casablanca. BOOK:   the secret garden. SPORT:    volleyball. BEVERAGE:   peach tea. FOOD:    crepes. ANIMAL:   cats. SEASON:   spring.

family.

MOTHER:    katherine o'hara,    nee woods. FATHER:     charles o'hara,   iv. SIGNIFICANT OTHER:   n/a. EXES:   tbd. SIBLING(S):   three;    charles o’hara v,    channing o’hara bolton,   christian o’hara.  CHILDREN:   none. PET(S):    a ragdoll cat named toulouse.

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Blatantly Partisan Party Review XIX (NSW 2023): Ungrouped Independents

Phew! I was worried I had started my reviews too late to cover all the Legislative Council candidates before election day. Life might have got in the way, but here we go: the final review!

At the far right of your large Legislative Council ballot paper, you will find a column of 11 ungrouped independents below the line. These are people running solo campaigns without a running mate, so they do not get a separate column below the line nor a square above the line. The only way to vote for any of these candidates is to vote below the line. This means none of the 11 has a chance of winning a seat, but they’re always interesting to look at anyway.

I covered one of the ungrouped candidates, Colleen Fuller, when reviewing the Indigenous–Aboriginal Party of Australia. She’s second in the list of ungrouped indies. Let’s run through the other 10 in ballot order.

Stefan Prasad (Facebook profile)

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Prasad has done a politics degree but he does not seem to have learnt much about how to campaign effectively. He has a limited web presence and an even more spare policy platform. A Facebook post urges people that “if you don't know who to for Vote for, Vote for me!!” This is not a very compelling pitch. In response to a reply asking for his policies, he says that “since the needs of the NSW constituents are ever changing, I didnt think it was necessary to provide a set of fixed policies, policies need to change in accordance to the needs of the people”. Yep, this is a policy-free space from a guy who does not seem to stand for anything.

Warren Grzic (Facebook)

Recommendation: decent preference

Grzic is a bit of a serial candidate—he has stood in state and federal elections before, both as an independent and for Sustainable Australia. I haven’t reviewed him previously but here’s last year’s b_auspol review. He’s a big fan of greater investment in railways—to quote from a page he made for the 2022 federal election, “Expand railway networks across Australia to fight traffic and pollution and climate change”. This is pretty much the quickest way to get me onside and he pushes railways and public transport more than anything else. Indeed, he’s not just focused on one aspect of the system but makes comments on urban commuter networks, freight rail, and long-needed regional upgrades alike.

But let’s consider his other priorities. He supports striking nurses and better investment in staffing throughout the healthcare sector. He wants better management of water infrastructure. I’m a little unsure about his attitude on development and housing—his prior SusAus involvement makes me wonder if there’s a bit of NIMBYism, but if there is, it’s not prominent. I’m also not clear exactly what he wants when he calls for the tax system to be simplified: is this an inane demand for flat taxes, or untangling arcane parts of the tax code? All in all I’m favourably disposed towards him but with some queries.

Van Huynh (website)

Recommendation: middling to decent preference

Van George Huynh—his website is votegeorge dot org but the name on the ballot will be Van Huynh—offers an ambitious and eccentric plan for NSW. The first thing you see when opening his website is that “we will win this war on inflation” but oh boy his ambitions go well beyond beating inflation. He wants to “Convert Chatswood into the new world financial capital”, create a new Silicon Valley stretching from the North Shore to the Central Coast, establish major new business centres in Sydney suburbs and the Illawarra, build more universities, found a “cinema of Australia” in Newcastle and “one of the world largest entertainment centre in the state's outback near Griffith”, and much more. He would add two new public holidays: Multicultural Day in February and “Christ Day” on 31 July (mate you are aware of Christmas, right?).

Some of his ideas are good, some are complete pie-in-the-sky, some are best left unrealised. I suggest a middling to decent preference if you’re voting below the line because he is far better than a lot of the racists and cookers clogging the ballot.

Archie Lea

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Lea stood at the 2021 Upper Hunter by-election as an independent and came last in a crowded field of 13. He had previously run for Fred Nile’s now defunct Christian Democratic Party in 2016 and 2019, a big red flag. In his entry in the NSWEC’s register of candidates, he describes himself as an “Independent Christian conservative for member of Legislative Council. Independent Candidate.” It’s hard to find much more on him. At the 2021 by-election his HTV was openly pro-coal and pro-mining. Naturally I think poorly of a conservative anti-environmental candidate.

Michelle Martin (how-to-vote card)

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Martin has not made much information available online. She was listed fourth on the UAP’s Senate ticket for NSW at last year’s federal election, so that’s a bad sign. Her HTV is in milder language than many cookers, but “ensure your health choices are YOURS” leans very much towards anti-vaxxer and anti-fluoride suspicion of effective public health measures. Her open rejection of digital IDs and “cashless society” refers to two tropes currently prevalent in Australia’s conspiracist circles. She is best avoided.

Lee Howe (website)

Recommendation: decent to good preference

Howe is running on a platform of “vote 1 homes first”. She wants a fairer and more equitable society achieved through “access to safe, suitable and affordable housing”. She highlights that only 9% of rentals in NSW are affordable for those with very low incomes and that rental stress is widespread. Expanding public housing stock is a major priority for her, alongside repairing existing public housing to modern standards. She wants new developments to contain at least 15% social and affordable housing, with specific targets for houses for elderly and Indigenous people. She would abolish “no grounds” evictions, place caps on annual rent increases, and otherwise pursue positive reforms to protect tenants’ rights. Her approach is neither urbanist nor NIMBY, but focused on addressing poverty, homelessness, and insecure housing. She’s a little bit of a single-issue candidate, which always makes me hesitant, but in this case her core issue speaks to a range of policy areas.

Mick Allen (website)

Recommendation: middling to decent preference

Well this fella is entertaining. His campaign page is “Mad Mick for a Better World”. It has links to some specific policy pages… and then just a bunch of photos of his sustainable garden and the wildlife in it. It’s wonderfully eccentric. What do his policies cover? He is concerned with climate change and wants to act on UN IPCC reports—or at least “tak[e] their recommendations into consideration”. It’s no more specific than that. He’s justly angry that women still earn on average less than men: “it is bloody stupid they haven’t got it [equal pay] yet”. He suggests “We should be learning more about Aboriginal culture”, without specifying how this might occur other than that Indigenous knowledge should inform more environmental planning. He wants to stop public housing being demolished or sold, and he has very nebulous concerns about redevelopment in Blacktown that has some possible NIMBY vibes. Finally, he wants to limit vaping to reduce how many children vape—by making it subscription-only! These are all pretty simple thought bubbles, but on the other hand there’s more here than some parties and much of it trends in the right direction. Seems harmless enough.

R Cheetham

Recommendation: weak or no preference

I can find virtually no information about the candidate R Cheetham, whose registration details with the NSWEC indicate this is short for Ruth Cheetham. I cannot find a social media profile or website for a Ruth Cheetham that is definitively this candidate. She is, however, aligned with Lee Howe: one of Howe’s HTVs is authorised for both her and Cheetham, with Howe 1 and Cheetham 2. It’s strange that Howe and Cheetham didn’t run as grouped independents to get their own column on the ballot. This alliance implies Cheetham is also concerned with the social and affordable housing issues that underpin Howe’s campaign, but it's certainly not a given. The joint Howe and Cheetham HTV indicates that they feel they both have the most in common with Labor, Greens, Animal Justice, and the Public Education Party. That’s promising but again tells the prospective voter nothing about Cheetham. In the absence of any substantive information, if you’re voting below the line and preferencing fully, I’d suggest Cheetham get a weak preference but one above the cookers, fundies, and similar crackpots. If she wanted better preferences, she should have campaigned more effectively.

Guitang Lu (website)

Recommendation: weak to middling preference

Guitang Lu, a migration lawyer who in some documents also goes by the name Luke, is running on a platform of anti-racism and anti-bullying. It is based on his own experiences, which he describes here. It is the most detailed part of his site. His policies on anti-racism focus largely on remedies relevant to his complaints, but they are beneficial more broadly and extend to gender discrimination as well as racial discrimination. A bit of a single-issue candidate, but an important issue and my initial impressions were positive.

I was, however, concerned by his how-to-vote card and his instructions to potential voters. He tells voters to “Just give me ONE – 1”, or to vote below the line 1–15. The crucial word here is “or”. There is no square above the line to just vote 1 for Lu. Any voter who interprets his advice in such a way they only vote 1 for him will not cast a valid vote, as you can only vote for him below the line, in which case you must distribute 15 preferences. Worse, his HTV’s suggestion for preferences is bizarre: he suggests preferencing the top 7 candidates from the Public Education Party, which is fine, then… the top 7 candidates from the anti-vax lunatics at Informed Medical Options. This gives me serious cause for pause. I was going to suggest a decent preference for Lu but this advice to voters is misleading and implies sympathy with cookers.

George Potkonyak (website)

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Potkonyak is standing as an independent on behalf of Capellia Children Inc. It’s hard not to view him as a bit paranoid when you read “the NSW Liberal government has sold your children into the hands of the so called ‘charities’ (private subcontractors)”, as in child protection agencies. It gets worse: he has been struck off as a lawyer on the basis of professional misconduct. He is described as misinterpreting relevant legislation, behaving offensively in court, misleading the court, and “consistently engaged” in conduct “falling short of the standard of competence and diligence expected of a reasonably competent legal practitioner”. Oooof.

I think we can safely ignore anything this guy has to say. He also has a quixotic account on academia dot edu, a for-profit site which obtained its dot edu domain before this address was restricted to educational institutions. I can’t say I’m in a hurry to read his piece about whether Jesus was born of a virgin. (h/t to the author of the aforementioned b­_auspol blog, who hasn’t had time to do reviews this election but confirmed my bad vibes here)

[tc-global]

Planning to Study in Australia After 12th? Here’s Everything You Should Know!

Australia has become one of the top destinations for Indian students looking to study abroad, especially after completing their 12th grade. With world-class universities, diverse programs, and a welcoming environment, Australia offers an excellent opportunity for academic growth and career development. If you're planning to study in Australia after 12th, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know—from choosing the right course to understanding the visa process.

Why Choose Australia for Higher Education?

Before diving into the specifics, let's explore why Australia is such a popular choice for Indian students:

1. World-Class Education System

Australia is home to some of the best universities in the world. Many institutions such as the University of Melbourne, Australian National University (ANU), and the University of Sydney are ranked among the top 100 globally. The Australian education system focuses on research, critical thinking, and practical learning, making it an ideal choice for students who want a holistic educational experience.

2. Wide Range of Courses

Australia offers a diverse range of undergraduate courses across multiple disciplines such as engineering, business, computer science, medicine, arts, and more. Whether you're from a science, commerce, or arts background, you’ll find a course that aligns with your interests and career goals.

3. Cultural Diversity

Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. With students from all over the globe, the country provides a dynamic environment where you can meet people from diverse cultures. This exposure enhances your global perspective, helping you adapt to different work environments and interact with people from various backgrounds.

4. Work Opportunities

Australia allows international students to work part-time during their studies, which is a great way to support yourself financially and gain valuable work experience. After completing your degree, you may also be eligible for post-study work visas, which can allow you to stay and work in Australia for a certain period.

5. High Quality of Life

Australia is known for its high standard of living, safe cities, and beautiful landscapes. With modern infrastructure, affordable healthcare, and an abundance of recreational activities, you’ll find it easy to balance academics and leisure.

Step-by-Step Guide to Studying in Australia After 12th

1. Choose the Right Course

The first step is to decide what course you want to pursue. Australia offers a wide variety of undergraduate courses for Indian students, and your choice will depend on your academic background and career interests. Here are some of the most popular options:

Engineering: Australia is known for its top-notch engineering programs, with universities offering degrees in civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. Universities like the University of Melbourne, the University of New South Wales (UNSW), and Monash University offer exceptional engineering programs.

Business and Management: If you're interested in pursuing a career in business, finance, or management, Australia has some of the best business schools, including the University of Sydney, University of Queensland, and Australian National University (ANU).

Computer Science: As technology continues to evolve, computer science is becoming one of the most sought-after fields of study. Institutions like the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney offer specialized programs in computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Health Sciences and Medicine: Australia is renowned for its healthcare programs. You can pursue courses in nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and public health at top universities such as the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne, and UNSW.

Arts and Humanities: If you have a passion for literature, history, or social sciences, Australian universities offer comprehensive programs in arts and humanities. The University of Melbourne and the Australian National University are great choices for these fields.

Law: Law courses in Australia are globally recognized, and universities like the University of Sydney and UNSW offer programs that prepare you for an international legal career.

2. Research Universities

Once you've chosen a course, the next step is to research which Australian universities offer the program you're interested in. You’ll need to consider factors like university rankings, campus facilities, student support services, and post-graduation job prospects. Some of the top universities for Indian students include:

University of Melbourne

University of Sydney

Australian National University (ANU)

University of Queensland

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

These institutions are known for their academic excellence, research opportunities, and global connections.

3. Check Eligibility Requirements

Each university and course in Australia has its own eligibility requirements. Here are the typical requirements for Indian students after 12th:

Academic Qualifications: You must have completed your 12th grade with a certain percentage, usually 60-70%, depending on the course. For competitive courses like engineering or medicine, the requirements may be higher.

English Language Proficiency: Since courses in Australia are taught in English, you’ll need to prove your proficiency in the language. The most common tests accepted are the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and PTE (Pearson Test of English).

Entrance Exams: Some courses, particularly in fields like medicine or law, may require you to take entrance exams or additional tests as part of the selection process.

4. Apply to Universities

After you’ve identified your desired course and university, the next step is to apply. Most Australian universities have an online application system where you can submit your academic documents, English proficiency scores, and other required materials.

Application Fee: Keep in mind that some universities charge an application fee, so make sure you’re aware of this before you submit your application.

Documents Required: Typical documents include your 12th-grade mark sheets, English proficiency test results, passport copy, and personal statement. Some universities may also require letters of recommendation or a CV.

5. Secure Funding

Studying in Australia can be expensive, but there are various options available to fund your education:

Scholarships: Many Australian universities offer scholarships for international students. These can cover tuition fees, living expenses, or both. Be sure to check the scholarship opportunities available at the universities you’re applying to.

Education Loans: If you need financial assistance, you can apply for education loans from Indian banks or financial institutions. Some banks offer loans specifically for studying abroad, with competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms.

Part-Time Work: As an international student, you are allowed to work up to 40 hours per fortnight during your studies and full-time during holidays. This can help cover living expenses and gain work experience.

6. Apply for a Student Visa

Once you’ve been accepted to an Australian university, you’ll need to apply for a student visa (subclass 500). To be eligible, you must show proof of your university admission, sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living costs, and health insurance. Read More: How Much Money is Required to Study in Australia?

Visa Requirements: Make sure you meet the visa requirements, including having Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), sufficient funds for living expenses, and a valid passport.

Visa Process: The visa application process can take several weeks, so it’s important to apply well in advance. Be prepared for interviews and additional documentation if required.

7. Prepare for Life in Australia

Before you leave, it’s important to make preparations for your stay in Australia:

Accommodation: Choose whether you want to stay on-campus, in private student housing, or rent an apartment. Many universities offer accommodation services for international students.

Travel and Insurance: Book your flight and make sure you have travel insurance in place. Your OSHC will cover most health-related issues while studying.

Adjusting to Life in Australia: Moving to a new country can be overwhelming, but Australia is a student-friendly destination. Take time to learn about the culture, public transportation, and local customs. Universities also have orientation programs to help international students settle in.

Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

1. Homesickness

Many international students experience homesickness when they first arrive in Australia. To overcome this, stay connected with family and friends, join student clubs, and make new friends on campus.

2. Cultural Adjustment

Australia is a multicultural society, but you may need some time to adjust to the cultural differences. Participate in university events and activities to get involved with the community.

3. Financial Management

Studying abroad can be expensive. To manage your finances, create a budget that includes tuition, accommodation, food, and transportation costs. Look for student discounts and opportunities to save.

Final Thoughts

Studying in Australia after 12th can be a life-changing experience. With its world-class universities, high-quality education, and diverse culture, Australia offers everything you need for academic success. By following the steps outlined in this guide, from selecting the right course and university to securing a student visa, you can make your dream of studying in Australia a reality.

If you need assistance with the application process, scholarships, or visa requirements, companies like TC Global - The Chopras provide expert guidance to help you navigate the journey smoothly. With the right preparation, studying in Australia can pave the way for a bright future.

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Courses in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide to Studying Abroad

Introduction: Australia is one of the most sought-after destinations for international students, and it’s not hard to see why. With its world-class universities, diverse range of courses, and an inviting environment, Australia offers an exceptional education experience. From engineering and business to health sciences and the arts, there’s something for everyone. This detailed guide will explore the most popular courses in Australia, what they entail, and how to choose the right one for your career path.

1. Popular Courses in Australia:

A. Engineering and IT: Engineering and IT courses are among the most popular programs for international students. Australia boasts a strong reputation in the fields of engineering, computer science, and information technology. With the rise of technological advancements, these courses are a great choice for students aspiring to work in global industries.

Computer Science and IT: Universities like the University of Melbourne and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) offer cutting-edge computer science programs that prepare students for roles in software development, cybersecurity, data science, and AI.

Civil and Mechanical Engineering: Australia is known for its strong engineering sector. Institutions like the University of Queensland and the University of Sydney offer top-notch programs in civil, mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering. These degrees open doors to various industries, from construction to manufacturing.

B. Health Sciences: With an increasing global focus on health and wellness, health sciences courses in Australia attract students from around the world. From medical degrees to nursing and public health, these courses provide high-quality training that leads to excellent career prospects.

Medicine: Australian universities like the University of Sydney and Monash University offer world-renowned medical programs. Students undergo rigorous training, preparing them for a career in healthcare or research.

Nursing and Allied Health: With a focus on both practical skills and theoretical knowledge, Australia offers excellent nursing programs. Universities like Deakin University and the University of Melbourne offer specialized courses in nursing, physiotherapy, and public health.

Public Health and Healthcare Management: Courses in public health are designed for those looking to influence health policies or manage healthcare systems. Universities like the University of Queensland offer postgraduate degrees that are highly valued globally.

C. Business and Management: Business programs in Australia attract students eager to gain international experience and expertise in business administration, management, and finance. Australia’s leading business schools prepare students for managerial positions, consulting roles, and entrepreneurship.

Business Administration: The University of Melbourne, Australian National University (ANU), and UNSW offer MBA programs that are among the best in the world. These programs cater to students aiming for leadership roles in global corporations.

Marketing, Finance, and Accounting: Australia also provides specialized programs in areas like marketing, finance, and accounting. Courses at universities like the University of Sydney focus on strategic decision-making, financial management, and digital marketing.

D. Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences: Australia offers a range of programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Whether you are interested in literature, psychology, political science, or history, the country’s diverse universities provide opportunities to explore these fields in depth.

Psychology: Programs in psychology at institutions like the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney are internationally recognized. Graduates pursue careers in clinical psychology, education, and corporate environments.

International Relations and Political Science: Universities like ANU and the University of Sydney offer top programs in international relations, preparing students for careers in diplomacy, international organizations, or public policy.

Creative Arts: For students interested in music, theatre, design, and media, institutions like the University of Queensland and the University of Melbourne provide specialized courses in the arts.

E. Hospitality and Tourism: Given Australia’s popularity as a tourist destination, hospitality and tourism management courses are in demand. These programs prepare students to work in hotels, resorts, and tourism agencies.

Hospitality Management: Institutions like Griffith University and the University of Queensland offer specialized hospitality management courses that prepare students to take leadership roles in the hospitality industry.

Tourism and Event Management: With Australia's thriving tourism industry, universities like the University of Sydney and Victoria University offer programs designed to equip students with skills in event planning, tourism management, and sustainable tourism practices.

F. Environmental Sciences and Sustainability: Australia’s natural beauty and focus on sustainability have led to a surge in demand for environmental sciences courses. These courses prepare students to work in environmental conservation, sustainability, and climate change.

Environmental Science: With a strong focus on preserving Australia’s unique environment, institutions like UNSW and the University of Melbourne offer cutting-edge programs in environmental science.

Sustainability and Renewable Energy: Australia is leading the way in renewable energy, and universities like the University of Queensland offer specialized programs in sustainable development, renewable energy, and climate policy.

2. Duration of Courses and Entry Requirements: Australia’s courses vary in duration depending on the level of study:

Undergraduate Degrees: Typically take 3-4 years to complete. Entry requirements include completion of secondary school (or equivalent) and proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE).

Postgraduate Degrees: Usually take 1-2 years for most master’s degrees. Entry requirements generally include a relevant undergraduate degree, a strong academic record, and proof of English language proficiency.

Doctoral Programs: Ph.D. programs typically take 3-4 years to complete, focusing on research and innovation in a specific area of study.

Universities in Australia have different entry requirements depending on the course and institution. International students should check individual university websites for precise information.

3. Scholarships and Financial Aid: Australia offers various scholarship programs for international students to help offset the cost of education:

Australian Government Scholarships: Programs like the Australia Awards provide full tuition, living expenses, and travel allowances.

University-Specific Scholarships: Many Australian universities offer scholarships based on merit, need, or country of origin. Some universities, such as the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney, offer substantial scholarships for international students.

Other Funding Options: Additionally, students can explore private scholarships and grants offered by international organizations, governments, and businesses.

4. Living Costs and Accommodation: Living costs in Australia vary depending on the city and lifestyle. Students can expect to pay between AUD 1,000 to AUD 2,000 per month for rent, food, and transportation. Major cities like Sydney and Melbourne tend to be more expensive, while regional areas offer more affordable living options.

Accommodation:

University Dormitories: On-campus accommodation is available at most universities.

Private Rentals: Renting an apartment or house is a common option for students, particularly in major cities.

Homestays: Some students choose to live with an Australian family, which can offer both accommodation and cultural immersion.

Conclusion: Australia offers a wide variety of courses across numerous fields, making it an attractive destination for international students. From engineering and business to healthcare and the arts, there’s a program to suit every academic interest and career goal. With its world-class universities, diverse cultural environment, and attractive scholarships, studying in Australia can be a life-changing experience.

To help you navigate the course selection process, application requirements, and visa procedures, an overseas education consultant or study abroad consultant can offer invaluable assistance, ensuring your journey to studying in Australia is as smooth as possible.

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Nursing Courses in Australia for Indian Students in 2025

India's nursing students choose Australia as one of their leading preferred locations to study. Studying nursing in Australia gives students access to an outstanding healthcare system and worldwide recognized qualifications with many career choices that lead to solid professional success. This guide is your complete source for information about nursing studies in Australia during 2025.

Why Study Nursing in Australia?

1. Global Recognition

The professional qualifications earned by Australian nurses receive international recognition. Earning a degree from an Australian university generates international recognition, leading students toward safe lucrative healthcare careers anywhere in the world.

2. World-Class Universities

Numerous top universities across Australia together with their institutions of higher learning deliver nursing programs to their students. These institutions link academic courses with practical instruction that empowers students to be outstanding in their future fields.

3. High Demand for Nurses

Due to existing shortages throughout the global healthcare industry, Australia experiences continually increasing demands for nursing professionals. The Australian healthcare system searches actively for professional nurses through a structure that includes premium compensation and superior occupational benefits.

4. Post-Study Work Opportunities

International students studying in Australia can access post-study work visas that enable them to accumulate professional experience while pursuing residency permissions.

5. Cultural Diversity and Safe Environment

Australia attracts Indian students because it functions as a secure environment within its multicultural framework.

Popular Nursing Courses in Australia

1. Bachelor of Nursing

The nursing undergraduate program consists of three years and introduces basic nursing skills and knowledge. This course equips students to become registered nurses (RNs) and is offered by universities such as:

University of Sydney

Deakin University

University of Queensland

2. Master of Nursing

The program builds on nursing expertise while giving students the chance to focus on critical care, mental health or pediatric nursing through postgraduate education. Top universities offering this program include:

Monash University

University of Melbourne

Griffith University

3. Diploma of Nursing

The academic program takes approximately 1.5 to 2 years to shape students who will become Enrolled Nurses (ENs). The minimal cost of this pathway allows students to pursue nursing professions through fast track programs. Institutions offering this course include:

TAFE Queensland

Australian College of Nursing (ACN)

4. Specialized Nursing Programs

The nursing curriculum offers specialized programs in Midwifery alongside Mental Health Nursing and Aged Care Nursing which serve students interested in focused nursing specialties.

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students

To enroll in nursing programs in Australia, Indian students need to meet the following requirements:

1. Academic Requirements

For Bachelor’s Programs: Indian students need to finish their Class 12 science curriculum combined with biology, chemistry, and English subjects.

For Master’s Programs: Students applying for nursing study must hold either a bachelor's degree in nursing or an equivalent educational qualification from a recognized institution.

2. English Proficiency

Proof of English language proficiency is mandatory. Accepted tests include:

IELTS: Minimum score of 7.0 (with no band less than 7.0)

TOEFL: Minimum score of 94

PTE: Minimum score of 65

3. Health and Character Requirements

Medical fitness tests

Police clearance certificates

4. Professional Registration

Students enrolled in postgraduate nursing courses will need to become registered members of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Cost of Studying Nursing in Australia

The cost of studying nursing in Australia can vary depending on the course and institution. Here's a general overview:

1. Tuition Fees

Bachelor’s Programs: AUD 30,000–40,000 per year

Master’s Programs: AUD 25,000–35,000 per year

Diploma Programs: AUD 15,000–25,000 per year

2. Living Expenses

International students need to budget for living expenses, which average around AUD 21,000–25,000 per year.

3. Scholarships

Many Australian universities and government bodies offer scholarships to international students, including:

Australia Awards Scholarships

Destination Australia Scholarships

Institution-specific scholarships like Monash International Scholarship for Excellence.

Top Universities for Nursing in Australia

1. University of Sydney

Ranked among the top nursing schools globally, the University of Sydney offers innovative programs and state-of-the-art facilities.

2. Monash University

Known for its robust curriculum and research opportunities, Monash University prepares students for leadership roles in nursing.

3. University of Queensland

This university offers a comprehensive nursing program focusing on clinical practice and research.

4. Deakin University

Deakin’s nursing courses emphasize practical experience, ensuring graduates are job-ready.

5. University of Melbourne

Renowned for its advanced nursing programs, the University of Melbourne provides opportunities to specialize in areas like critical care and mental health.

Career Opportunities for Indian Students

Studying nursing in Australia can lead to a variety of career opportunities, including:

1. Registered Nurse (RN)

Work in hospitals, clinics, and community health centers.

2. Specialist Nurse

Pursue roles in specialized fields like oncology, pediatrics, or mental health.

3. Aged Care Nurse

Provide care for the elderly in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

4. Nursing Educator

Teach and train the next generation of nurses in academic or clinical settings.

5. Research Nurse

Contribute to medical research and advancements in healthcare.

Post-Study Work and PR Opportunities

Australia offers excellent post-study work options for nursing graduates:

1. Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Allows students to work in Australia for up to 4 years after graduation.

Provides a pathway to gaining professional experience.

2. Permanent Residency (PR)

Nurses are in high demand in Australia, making it easier for graduates to transition to PR through the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program.

How to Apply for Nursing Courses in Australia

1. Research and Choose Your Course

Identify the nursing program and university that aligns with your career goals.

2. Prepare Your Documents

Commonly required documents include:

Academic transcripts

English proficiency test results

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Letters of Recommendation (LORs)

Passport and visa documents

3. Apply Online

Submit your application through the university's official website or an authorized representative.

4. Accept Your Offer

Once accepted, pay the tuition fee deposit to secure your place.

5. Apply for a Student Visa (Subclass 500)

This visa allows you to study, work part-time, and live in Australia for the duration of your course.

Challenges and Tips for Indian Students

1. Adjusting to a New Culture

Tip: Students should join cultural orientation programs while building relationships within their student communities.

2. Managing Finances

Tip: Look for scholarship options in addition to part-time work possibilities and use budgeting applications.

3. Meeting Academic Standards

Tip: University students should utilize the resources which provide tutoring services and group studies.

4. Balancing Work and Study

Tip: Draft an organized time plan which helps you combine academy work with job responsibilities.

Conclusion

The nursing program at Australian institutions provides Indian students with entry to a career path that delivers both professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment in healthcare. Australia continues to draw nursing students because it showcases globally prestigious academic standards along with an abundance of medical employment options and mixed cultural student experiences. An understanding of nursing school qualifications together with educational costs and the application procedures enables you to start successfully pursuing nursing in Australia.

Embrace your first move to discover Australian nursing study benefits that extend without limit.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students in Australia

Australia is a top destination for international students seeking quality education. However, the cost of studying and living in Australia can be substantial. Fortunately, numerous scholarships and financial aid options are available to help ease this burden. This guide outlines the key opportunities to make your Australian education more affordable.

1. Government Scholarships

The Australian government offers various scholarships for international students:

Australia Awards Scholarships

Funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Covers tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, and airfare.

Available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational courses.

Destination Australia Program

Supports study in regional Australia to promote regional growth.

Offers scholarships worth up to AUD 15,000 per year for eligible students.

Research Training Program (RTP)

Aimed at postgraduate research students.

Covers tuition fees and provides a stipend for living expenses.

2. University-Specific Scholarships

Many Australian universities offer scholarships for international students. Some notable examples include:

University of Sydney International Scholarships

Covers tuition fees and living expenses for outstanding students.

Melbourne International Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships

Merit-based awards for high-achieving students.

Australian National University (ANU) Chancellor’s International Scholarship

Up to 50% tuition fee reduction for exceptional students.

Monash International Leadership Scholarship

Covers full tuition fees for top-performing international students.

University of Queensland Scholarships

Wide range of scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students.

3. Private and External Scholarships

Numerous private organizations and foundations provide scholarships for international students:

Rotary Peace Fellowships

For students pursuing master’s programs in peace and conflict resolution.

Fulbright Scholarships

Available for U.S. citizens studying or conducting research in Australia.

Commonwealth Scholarships

Funded by the Commonwealth of Nations for students from member countries.

4. Institutional Financial Aid and Discounts

Merit-Based Discounts: Many universities offer partial fee waivers for academic excellence.

Faculty-Specific Aid: Some departments provide additional scholarships for their students.

Early Bird Discounts: Students applying early may receive tuition fee discounts.

5. Field-Specific Scholarships

Certain scholarships are targeted at specific fields of study:

STEM Scholarships: Incentives for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Health and Medicine: Specialized scholarships for students pursuing nursing, medicine, or public health.

Arts and Humanities: Opportunities for students in creative arts, literature, and social sciences.

6. How to Apply for Scholarships

Start Early: Research scholarships as soon as you decide to study in Australia.

Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet all criteria before applying.

Prepare Documents: Common requirements include academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, personal statements, and reference letters.

Apply Online: Most scholarships require online applications through university or organization portals.

Meet Deadlines: Submit your applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

7. Part-Time Work Opportunities

While scholarships are valuable, students can also work part-time to supplement their finances:

Work Hours: Up to 48 hours per fortnight during the semester and unlimited hours during holidays.

Common Jobs: Hospitality, retail, tutoring, and administrative roles.

Minimum Wage: AUD 22.61/hour (as of 2023).

8. Seek Expert Guidance

Navigating scholarship applications can be overwhelming. Grace International, a top education consultant in Delhi, offers:

Personalized guidance on scholarship applications.

Assistance with finding and applying to suitable programs.

Support with visa applications and financial planning.

Conclusion

Scholarships and financial aid make studying in Australia accessible to international students from diverse backgrounds. By researching opportunities, preparing strong applications, and seeking expert advice, you can significantly reduce your financial burden and focus on your academic journey.

Take the first step toward your Australian education by exploring scholarship options today!

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Top 10 Courses in Australia for International Students in 2025

Australia continues to be one of the most sought-after destinations for international students, offering world-class education, diverse culture, and a high standard of living. Whether you're aiming for a career in healthcare, technology, or business, Australia has something for everyone. In 2025, the top courses in Australia are predicted to offer lucrative career prospects and a solid educational foundation. Here’s a guide to the most popular programs international students are opting for in Australia.

1. Computer Science and IT

As the world moves further into the digital age, careers in technology are thriving. Australian universities are known for their cutting-edge Computer Science and IT programs, which cover everything from software development to artificial intelligence. Universities like the University of Melbourne and Australian National University offer highly regarded courses that prepare students for jobs in cybersecurity, data analysis, and IT consulting.

The demand for tech professionals is growing globally, making Computer Science and IT one of the most popular top courses in Australia for international students.

2. Nursing and Healthcare

Australia’s healthcare system is world-renowned, and nursing remains one of the most in-demand professions for international students. Programs in nursing offer hands-on clinical experience alongside theoretical studies, providing students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in this rewarding field. Universities like the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland are top choices for students pursuing a career in nursing.

Healthcare is a booming industry in Australia, making Nursing and Healthcare one of the top courses for students looking to make a meaningful impact.

3. Business and Management

For those who are aspiring to leadership roles, Business and Management courses in Australia offer a strong foundation. These programs are designed to equip students with skills in strategic decision-making, marketing, finance, and leadership. Some of the top Australian universities like the University of Melbourne, the University of New South Wales, and the University of Sydney offer prestigious business courses.

Business degrees from top institutions are recognized globally, and Australia’s strong economy provides students with ample opportunities for internships and career development.

4. Engineering

Australia is home to some of the world’s top engineering schools, and the demand for skilled engineers continues to rise. Engineering programs in fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering are popular choices for international students. Students enrolled in these courses benefit from hands-on experience, internships, and access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment.

Given the global demand for engineers, Engineering remains one of the top courses in Australia for those looking to secure stable, high-paying jobs.

5. Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Finance programs in Australia are highly regarded globally. Whether you're interested in working in corporate finance, taxation, or auditing, Australian universities offer specialized programs that ensure you’re ready for the workforce. With Australia's strong financial sector and international business connections, graduates of these programs have access to a wide range of job opportunities in both local and global markets.

For students interested in pursuing a career in finance, Accounting and Finance is undoubtedly one of the top courses in Australia.

6. Psychology

Psychology is one of the fastest-growing fields in Australia, with universities offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Students can specialize in areas such as clinical psychology, educational psychology, or industrial-organizational psychology. With increasing awareness about mental health and well-being, psychologists are in high demand in Australia’s healthcare system.

If you have an interest in human behavior and mental health, studying Psychology in Australia will provide you with valuable skills and a fulfilling career.

7. Hospitality and Tourism Management

Australia is known for its vibrant tourism industry, and hospitality management programs are one of the most popular choices among international students. These programs provide the skills necessary for students to excel in managing hotels, resorts, and event planning. Given Australia’s position as a major tourist destination, students can gain practical experience through internships in some of the world’s top hotels and tourist destinations.

Hospitality and Tourism Management is an exciting and dynamic field, making it one of the top courses in Australia for international students.

8. Law

Australia boasts some of the best law schools globally, with renowned institutions like the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney offering comprehensive law degrees. International students who choose to pursue a law degree in Australia gain a deep understanding of Australian legal systems, along with the opportunity to practice law in international courts. Australian law degrees are highly respected worldwide, providing graduates with a broad range of career options, including corporate law, family law, and criminal law.

For those with a keen interest in justice and advocacy, Law is one of the top courses that opens doors to a wide range of opportunities.

9. Education and Teaching

Education is another field where Australia excels. Australian universities offer teaching degrees that equip students with the skills needed to become effective educators in primary, secondary, and higher education institutions. With a growing emphasis on quality education worldwide, there is a strong demand for qualified teachers.

Pursuing a degree in Education and Teaching in Australia can lead to a rewarding career that impacts the lives of others, making it one of the top choices for students.

10. Environmental Science

As concerns about climate change and sustainability grow, the field of environmental science is becoming increasingly important. Australian universities offer a variety of programs in environmental studies, sustainability, and renewable energy, giving students the tools they need to address global environmental challenges. Graduates of environmental science programs can pursue careers in research, policy-making, and consultancy, making it a highly impactful and future-focused field.

For students passionate about sustainability, Environmental Science is one of the top courses that can contribute to a greener future.

Conclusion

Australia continues to offer some of the best educational opportunities in the world, with a wide range of programs available for international students. Whether you are interested in Business, Healthcare, Technology, or any other field, pursuing one of the top courses in Australia can significantly enhance your career prospects. With world-class institutions and global recognition of Australian qualifications, studying in Australia is a smart choice for students looking to build a successful future.

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