Regional universities struggle under coronavirus strain04:54International student Thida Chaw Hlaing and her sons. Source: SBSSBS FilipinoView Podcast SeriesFollow and SubscribeApple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyDownload (8.99MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and Android 2020 has been a challenging year for students and staff in the higher education sector.Universities in the regions are sharing the pain, with many residential colleges half empty and their international students facing an uncertain future. ALSO READ / LISTEN TOREAD MORE‘The weight is heavy’: International students continue to face a great deal of challengesLegal win for international students facing eviction due to pandemicListen to SBS Filipino from 10am - 11am daily.Like and Follow us on Facebook for more storiesShareLatest podcast episodes'I'm proud of my Aboriginal and Filipino heritage': Singer-songwriter Emily Wurramara weaves her roots into her musicOPM singer Jex De Castro to perform in Melbourne; shares the inspiration behind his musicSBS News in Filipino, Sunday 9 November 2025PANO BA: Funeral planning guide for Filipinos in Australia, from costs, process, and traditions