Living in Australia: How international students overcome financial stress, homesickness, and culture shock

Graduates and incoming Filipino international students share their experiences and struggles living and studying in Australia.

International Student Prime Ragandang (left) and incoming student Franslyn Abordo (right)

Key Points

• Melbourne nurse Joey Reyes shares leaving her family behind to study in Australia was both difficult and painful.
• Academic scholar Prime Ragandang says his biggest challenge was adjusting to the education system in Australia.
• For incoming student Franslyn Abordo, doing her own research helps her anticipate the challenges she will be facing.

PAKINGGAN ANG ULAT:

Paano hinaharap ng mga international student ang mga hamon sa paninirahan sa Australia

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