'7-oras na sakripisyo kada linggo': Estudyante, biyaheng regional Victoria papuntang Sydney para sa pangarap

Komportable na sa Singapore ang mag-partner na sina Will Quijano at Johnny Santos Robles ngunit nabighani sila sa ganda at oportunidad na iniaalok ng Australia. Anu-anong mga hamon na kanilang hinarap habang nasa student visa hanggang sa makakuha ng sponsorship sa regional area?

Will Quijano earned his qualifications in Kitchen Management and a Diploma in Hospitality in Sydney while travelling nearly eight hours by train each week for two years from Barnawartha, Victoria to attend classes, supported by his partner Johnny Santos Robles, who sold high-end kitchen equipment to help fund their expenses, a testament to their determination, sacrifice, and shared dream of success. Credit: Will Quijano/Johnny Robles Facebook

Key Points

• Nagtapos si Will Quijano ng Kitchen Management at Diploma in Hospitality habang nag-aaral halos walong oras bawat linggo ang kanyang byahe sakay ng tren mula Barnawartha, Victoria papuntang Sydney kung saan siya pumapasok.
• Dahil sa galing sa negosyo ng partner niyang si Johnny Santos Robles, siya ang sumuporta sa pag-aaral ni Will habang nagtatrabaho ito sa regional Victoria.
• Sa regional Victoria, nakahanap ng trabaho si Will Quijano, kaya kahit mahirap ay tiniis niya ang pag-aaral sa Sydney. Matapos ang kanyang student visa, nakakuha siya ng training visa at nagtrabaho sa Barnawartha, regional Victoria, matapos siyang ma-sponsor bilang chef sa kanyang trabaho.

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'7-oras na sakripisyo kada linggo': Estudyante, biyaheng regional Victoria papuntang Sydney para sa pangarap

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Will Quijano earned his qualifications in Kitchen Management and a Diploma in Hospitality in Sydney while traveling nearly eight hours by train each week for two years from Barnawartha, Victoria to attend classes. Credit: Will Quijano/Facebook

Johnny and Will had built a comfortable life in Singapore, but drawn by the beauty and promise of Australia, they chose to start over, taking on odd jobs with courage and determination to build a better future together. Credit: Johnny Robles Facebook

This photo shows the humble beginnings of partners Will Quijano and Johnny Santos Robles as international students in Australia. Credit: Johnny Santos-Robles

Chef Will Quijano admitted that he wants to live in a regional area of Victoria, where he works in a café and a restaurant. Credit: Johnny Santos-Robles

Because Johnny’s business was thriving and Will had become stable in his job, the couple were able to travel abroad together for vacations. Credit: Johnny Santos-Robles

In February 2026, Johnny proudly opened his own cooking business in Newcastle, NSW, marking a major milestone in a journey built on hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in their dreams. Credit: Johnny Santos-Robles Facebook

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