Have you ever considered studying overseas? Of picking up your life and starting fresh in a completely different corner of the globe? Of meeting new people, exploring new...
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Embracing Alternative Pathways To University: Grace’s Story
When Grace, an international student from the Philippines, set out to study in Australia, she didn’t know that her journey would take her through an unexpected yet...
How a Pathway Program Helped Mony Pursue Her Academic Dreams in Australia
For Rathmony (Mony) Sok, studying in Australia was not only one of the best decisions of her life, but one of the easiest. Originally from Cambodia, Mony was eager to explore the...
My Mother’s Day: What It’s Like to be a Mother & International Student
Life as a mother and an international student can be a lot to juggle. Time management, cultural differences, finding the right work-life balance – these challenges are just...
From Malaysia to Tasmania: The Pursuit of a Global Career in The Arts
Reuben Cheow journeyed from Malaysia to Australia to study contemporary arts at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). Now, with a decade of experience as a drama teacher under his...
What an International Student Spends in a Day
Prices are certainly not what they used to be. As the cost of living in Australia continues to rise – from groceries, transportation, dining out and everything in between – we...
Culture Shock: 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Australia
When I first arrived in Australia in July 2014 for a one-year study program, I was exposed to a new culture and way of life. It felt exciting at first, but the longer I stayed,...
A Day in the Life: What It’s Like Studying Aviation in Brisbane
What is life really like as an international aviation student in Australia? Originally from Hong Kong, Sally Tsang moved to Australia in order to follow a career in aviation....
Launching a Global Career From Tasmania: Bowen’s Story
Raised in China, Bowen Zhang moved to Tasmania in 2007 to study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). He then went on to complete an Honours in...









