Applications open for Victorian International Education Awards 2018
Calling all international students! You can now apply for or nominated someone you know for the Victorian International Education Awards! Hieu Chau has more.
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Singaporean graduate Hao Teo on the start-up game and how he’s giving back to international students
Former international student Hao Teo speaks with Brittany Li about his virtual marketplace app, Dibs, the struggles of pitching to investors, the world of start-ups and life after uiniversity.
Meld Asks: What’s it like studying in Gold Coast?
Ever wondered what life would be like if you had chosen to study in Gold Coast instead? We traveled up there to ask international students there what studying in Gold Coast is all about.
Win a $50 shopping voucher by sharing your experiences as an international student!
Speak out and have your say! Share with City of Melbourne your experiences as an international student when you first arrived here and go in the draw to win 1 of 40 gift vouchers!
An Australian perspective: Remembering my year living with international students
Perth-native Isabella Foster moved to Melbourne to study in 2016 and she lived with international students during her first year of uni. Read Isabella’s story on why this first year was an world-opening experience for her.
Gold Coast community celebrates diversity at ‘Human Rainbow’ event
International students and local community members gathered in April to assemble the ‘Human Rainbow’ a unique event that celebrates the city’s diverse people. Yasmin Khushairi has the report.
A campus club we call home: RMIT Islamic Society on creating a safe space for all students
With Melbourne’s hugely diverse population and a university campus bustling with thousands of students, it’s easy to understand how does a Muslim student at RMIT find their place? Isabella Foster spoke with students from the RMIT Islamic Society about their experiences and how joining a club can make all the difference.
Chinese finance graduate turned actor Feifei Liao on the power of performance
Despite zero acting experience, this former international student was more than happy to put herself in an unlikely scenario if it meant advocating for students like her. Brittany Li caught up with Feifei Liao to talk about her show, She’ll Be Right, and how theatre gave her a voice.
Malaysian comedian Hannan Azlan on discovering comedy and her unique stand-up
Young Malaysian comedian Hannan Azlan spoke with Nicole Wong about life as a comedian, what being on the Comedy Zone Asia lineup means to her and more!
From Singapore to Sydney: Graduate filmmaker Perry Lam on his new sci-fi short ‘Tony’
Former international student and current filmmaker Perry Lam talks to Isabella Foster about filmmaking, studying at Macquarie University and his new short film Tony.
How this Monash University graduate is giving back to Chinese international student community
Monash University graduate Ivan Wang is using his experience in info tech and public speaking to support the next generation of Chinese international students. Trinity College Foundation Studies students Yuanlin Wu, Yuqing Zhu and Kunlu Meng caught up with the graduate.
Advice from Grads to Freshers
About to begin a new chapter in your life? Get advice from recent graduates who’ve just lived through what new international students are about to experience!