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 episodesMay PERAan: Filipino father-and-son barbershop builds a growing brand in AustraliaSBS Filipino Radio Program, Tuesday 13 January 2026SBS News in Filipino, Tuesday 13 January 2026Meet the tennis players with Filipino heritage to watch at the Australian Open