COVID-19 has no doubt had a significant effect on many international students' mental health. We reached out to Study Melbourne Ambassador Ravini Abey to learn more about her story, exploring her own mental health journey and how she sought...
The Best Things to Do in Fremantle, According to Students Who Live There
If you've ever thought about studying in Perth, why not consider its nearby neighbour, Fremantle? Known as 'Freo' to locals, Fremantle is a vibrant and artistic place. Under the city’s towering Norfolk pine trees, stand sandstone heritage buildings that house small,...
#InThisTogether with Johan Ginuny: Ngobrol Bareng Piche and the Art of Instagram
Johan Ginuny, from Papua, thrives on keeping himself busy. He’s a freelancer, MC, Instagram talk show host and Master of Community Development student at Murdoch University – and he hasn’t let the current COVID-19 pandemic slow him down. ‘Talk With Piche’ Johan hosts...
Student Stories: Launching Your Own Business in Australia
Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss and launching a business? For most students around the world, the biggest goal after graduation is finding a good, stable job, but these three international students went one step further: they started their own companies...
Student Stories: Building a Sustainable Community in Australia
When you first come to Sydney, the first thing you might learn is you’ll need a reusable shopping bag when buying your groceries. Maybe you’ll find it hard to get a plastic straw for your soft drink. Or, perhaps you might score a discount on your coffee when you bring...
Student Story: Making the Most of Exchange in Perth
Finnish exchange student Lotta Ylinen has already packed a lot into her semester in Australia. On top of her studies, she works as a Resident Assistant (commonly known as an RA) at her student accommodation, Campus Perth, and has plans to travel to Singapore,...
How to Make The Most Out of Volunteering
This article was provided by Gary Lee, follow Gary on Instagram & Twitter: @garyleecious 'I'm too busy' seems to be one of the most common remarks people give me when I ask them whether they volunteer. Granted, we are all busy, but are we making time for things...
The Experience no International Student Plans For
“It all happened so fast. We were both leaving our jobs, organising ourselves … and we got married, too. I can’t remember if we even thought about renting before we left,” recalls Camila. The 32-year-old is talking about her move from Colombia to Melbourne in 2014....