'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?

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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.

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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