Key Points
- Over 804,000 international students were in Australia from January to August 2025, a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Department of Education.
- This year, Mary Grace completed her Master’s degree while living with her husband and continuing to be a parent with her children in the Philippines.
- For Mary Grace, her goal is to reunite her family in Australia. Her love, sacrifices, and hope of giving her two children a better future have been her motivation throughout the journey.
Kwaderno (Notebook) is a podcast series of SBS Filipino that focuses on the experiences of international students who are navigating their lives in Australia. This will offer engaging and informative content for every international student residing in the country.
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