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Beach cricket, outdoor yoga, surfing, hiking in the sunshine – before moving to Australia, you’d be forgiven for thinking that these are the activities the locals are participating in all year round, and in some northern parts of the country, it is pretty accurate....
As international students, studying abroad and settling in a new country can often be a positive and thriving experience. However, the adjustment period also presents its own set of challenges, such as culture shock, homesickness, and feelings of social isolation....
International students are lonely and vulnerable in Australia, according to Allianz’s State of Student Healthcare Report, which was discussed at the PIE Live Asia Pacific in the Gold Coast this week. Surveying nearly 800 international students, the report uncovered...
What if where you live could actually improve your mental health? According to a recent study, this might be the case for those living in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). The 2024 Gen Z Wellbeing Index, conducted by Year13 in partnership with Scape,...
Starting life as an international student brings with it some exciting challenges. Navigating a different culture, your studies and new relationships can be a lot to take on, and you might find yourself feeling anxious or stressed. Don’t worry – this is normal!...
The recent escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict has brought global attention to deep-rooted issues of discrimination and inequality. In its wake, incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism have unfortunately increased, affecting communities around the world,...
Click. Ka-Ching. Buzz. Ring. Your device makes all these noises and plenty more throughout the day. It’s what starts your day (the ringing of your alarm) and usually what ends it (the late-night scrolling of TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook in bed before you...
Recently, news stories have been circulating about international students and expatriates in Australia being forced to pay up-front fees before receiving urgent medical assistance, particularly at hospitals. According to ABC News , when former international student...
By now, you may have heard that the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing outbreak of monkeypox a global emergency on 23 July 2022 . If you’re unfamiliar with the disease, you likely have many questions: What is monkeypox? Is monkeypox dangerous? Do I...