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Common Legal Issues Among International Students in NSW and Where to Seek Support

by Orla Corrigan | Feb 21, 2021 | Safety

Tenancy agreements, changes to visa requirements, domestic violence, and not being able to pay a fine – there are many difficult and confronting situations you may come across as an international student. The main thing to remember is that you are never alone. There...
Challenging Stereotypes in Childcare: Carlo’s Story

Challenging Stereotypes in Childcare: Carlo’s Story

by Orla Corrigan | Jan 25, 2021 | Employment

Originally from Cebu in the Philippines, Carlo is the fourth child in a family of seven. He moved to Perth, Western Australia, to study and to pursue a career in childcare and early childhood education. “I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Accounting Technology back in...
Challenging Stereotypes in Childcare: Carlo’s Story

Starting a Radio Show and Software Programming: Robert’s Story

by Orla Corrigan | Jan 25, 2021 | Activities

Coming from all corners of the world, every international student has their own backstory and motivation for moving to and studying in Australia. For Robert Jacobs, the catalyst for his first move to ‘the land Down Under’ was the 2008 financial crisis. In the wake of...

How This Student Went From Studying English to Starting a Business

by Orla Corrigan | Jan 15, 2021 | Study

Alisa’s story is nothing short of impressive. While completing an English course is a fantastic way to adjust to a new life overseas, Japanese-born Alisa used the experience as a launchpad to establish her own business. Alisa was born in Sendai, a city in the...

Student Story: A Peek Into my Life as an Accountant

by Orla Corrigan | Dec 18, 2020 | Employment

Elliane was born and raised on a small island in the central Philippines. It was her dream to study abroad and immerse herself in another culture that led Elliane to move to Sydney. “Australia is the perfect place to be: open to international students, with...
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