A Convenient Education

A Convenient Education

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A Convenient Education

SBS2 | August 6, 2013

Literacy

English

Civics and citizenship

Personal and social capability

Critical thinking

Classification: Parental Guidance

An interactive documentary which explores the experiences and challenges faced by international students, focusing on the Indian student community in Victoria in 2009 and 2010.

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An interactive documentary which explores the experiences and challenges faced by international students, focusing on the Indian student community in Victoria in 2009 and 2010.

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