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 episodesFormer international student to stage solo performance in Canberra and Queensland showcasing Filipino folk dance and hip-hopSBS News in Filipino, Saturday 20 September 2025Australian fugitive arrested in the PhilippinesKmart accused of illegal use of facial recognition technology