whySTUDYhere

“In my home country, university is a very different environment. At Curtin, it is a relaxed pace, the teaching style is very different and I love the professors because they really care about teaching us as students and are great at demonstrating and providing feedback. They allow us to come out of our shell so I am able to explore Perth without feeling stress. The campus also helps you creatively and motivates you academically. There is a positive and cheerful vibe, and you can tell students thoroughly enjoy it. You are also more motivated to come to campus as everyone is going through the same experience. What I enjoy about my faculty is how there is quality equipment for everything. There’s a lot to think about with patients and they place students in real life scenarios to provide the opportunities to practice.”

“When I asked an agent in Indonesia for recommendations on where to study business, they recommended Curtin. I searched Curtin on social media and found that they rank highly as a university, especially the business school. I started studying online in Indonesia due to the pandemic then when borders opened, I travelled to Curtin Perth to finish my degree. The online tutorials were very helpful during Covid and helped me keep up with my studies. The campus is also huge and modern, and the people are friendly and helpful. I joined the club for Indonesian students where I am currently in the committee and was able to make many new friends.”

Bangor’s School of Ocean Sciences is one of its largest schools and is highly ranked with an excellent staff of professors. All of the teachers are very passionate about the content they teach and I love hearing all the personal stories and research adventures related to the lecture content and it made me more interested in the lectures. Also, the location of Bangor provides a lot of opportunities for field-based learning.

I chose to study at Bangor University mainly because of the location, I'm studying Adventure Sports Science, and Bangor in North Wales has many mountains, lakes, and rivers where I can go exploring.

I chose Bangor University because of the quality of education, wide range of facilities offered by the university, and the environment of creating collaborations between students belonging to different cultures, which benefits in various ways including knowledge of other cultures, respect, and learning to adjust in a diverse community.

What drew me to choose Bangor University was that the course they offered is a dual course; a master’s program as well as a professional diploma.
Also, the great thing about Bangor is its proximity, everything is within walking distance. The cost of living here is also low compared to other cities and the people here are very friendly.

I chose to study at Bangor University because the program offers a combination of academic excellence, practical learning, research opportunities, and a supportive environment. The academic staff are dedicated to delivering engaging and informative lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Lecturers and tutors are approachable, and access to various support services to help students succeed academically.

I chose Bangor University as it has an interdisciplinary ageing and dementia research team and works closely with people living with dementia and their care partners.
I love that many of my lecturers are clinicians, and they bring in people with lived experiences to share their journey/knowledge with us. This translates theories learnt really well into clinical practice.

“I love the vibe of the university, how there are lots of places to study outside of class including some hidden spots. Curtin also helps international students, I always maintained contact with the International sponsor unit who helped me with finding accommodation and bringing my family here. In terms of study, I get along with my supervisors and have a good relationship with them. Curtin also provides lots of workshops for international students, including writing, research, Endnote, SPSS, and English workshops as well that are specifically designed for health science students.”

"The reason I chose Western Sydney University was because the high quality of education, the support services from the faculty, and the diversity. The program I study offers internship opportunity to its students. It helped me find the industry professionals and be familiar with them. As an international student, always remember that you have all kinds of support services available. Reach out to the right people, and they will be able to help you."

"The curriculum at Western Sydney University is very diverse, which made me competent in the job market. The learning abroad
experience was the most amazing part of my journey at Western. I had chances to study in different partner universities in Europe. That really helped me to develop a variety of skills."

"Studying translation and interpreting here in Western Sydney University completely changed my previous views of the industry. The university offers us very practical courses, we have many hands-on practices, and that really helps me with my training. For future international students, I would recommend you take good advantage of everything the university is offering us. Seize every
opportunity and make your university life the fullest."

"I chose Curtin Singapore because of the fast-tracked program they offered. It was a 16-month diploma course, then I transferred to Curtin Perth and progressed straight into second-year of my university degree. I was excited because I heard many great things about the Perth campus. Since it is the main campus, it is extremely big and has many different facilities for students. Throughout my studies, I was able to group up with students from different countries and this put my leadership skills to the test. I loved it and I’m glad that I got to experience it! One thing I feel remained the same between the campuses is the passion of the tutors. I am really grateful because all the tutors that taught me are incredibly passionate and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure we learn."

I’m so grateful Griffith exists because the past three years have been the best of my life. The thing I love most about my life in Queensland is that I feel like I’m on a vacation that never ends. Griffith University is so close to the beach, but the main reason I chose Griffith is because of the reputation of its health programs, so I know I am receiving a high-quality education. The facilities are impressive and modern, and the campus is right next to the Gold Coast University Hospital, so it’s very easy to do placement. I would definitely recommend Griffith to other international students.

I never thought that moving from Sweden to Australia to study at Griffith University would change my life so much! I chose to study at Griffith because it had the perfect balance between field work, laboratory work and classroom, which means that every day is different. You also get to work with some of the best researchers in the field. Studying at Griffith is one of the best things I have ever done. I have met amazing people from all over Australia, pushed myself mentally and physically, laughed a lot, learned a lot and ate a lot.

"The reason I chose Curtin University Perth was because I was already associated with Curtin Singapore where I did my Diploma of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce majoring in International Business. Since I was very happy with my journey pursuing both degrees with Curtin, I continued my Master's at the Perth campus in order to gain a world-class education and join a prestigious international community. Every bit of the course is great and adding value to my career from the units, the tutors who teach me and the additional exposure I get."

"I love working with computers and at the same time I enjoy singing and playing the piano.

I chose Western Sydney University to satisfy my passion by following dual degrees and realistically help me to be successful in my future career!"

"I wanted to travel and expand my education boundaries and also get exposure and experience life living abroad.

My time here at Western Sydney University is very valuable to me as I hope to return home, start a commercial farming business with my family land, and become a key actor in Kenya's agricultural sector."

"I believe that studying at Western Sydney University is one of the best decisions I have made. Western Sydney University offers lots of assistance to international students. There are scholarships, internships, tutorials and online sessions, free breakfasts, and help to find jobs.

I am grateful to the student community around me who always encourage me when I am not confident because of my English pronunciation."

"The incredible support from academic and professional staff has boosted my confidence to thrive in every step of my life. The fabulous support services throughout the pandemic have transitioned to the [flexible] model of studies much smoother than ever before. Most importantly, we are not treated as numbers but as valuable members of the student community."

I chose Griffith because of the 'fast-tracked' nature of my degree compared to Canadian degree programs, its structure of focused learning starting in the first year, and the incredible value of scholarships offered to international students. No matter what questions you might have or difficult situations you may go through, you will never feel alone here.

“Curtin always gives students opportunities and I knew that if I enrolled, I would reach my full potential thanks to the wonderful support from Curtin. Since the first day I arrived, I found the learning environment to be so exciting and motivating. In this course, what I like the most is that each unit is very practical. I love to make models with 3D printing after designing with software. The enthusiasm of the Tutors and the constant support of the Course Coordinator has made me extremely passionate about the course. They not only share knowledge, but also solve other problems with us and work with us to edit designs to the fullest.”

“My program is very interdisciplinary. It incorporates all aspects of the environment: the political, the social, the economic. It helps you understand that all these issues are intertwined, and have to be addressed together.”

“Studio Arts gave me a chance to see where my passion would lead. I had an intaglio printmaking class where I got much more involved with my art. Printmaking offered me a new medium where I was able to learn a new set of technical skills.”

“I loved Co-op – it teaches you things that you really can’t learn in school. Nothing compares to hands-on experience.”

“At Concordia, it feels like the Communications Studies program is more creative than communications at other schools, where the emphasis is more on theory. We create a lot in the program.”

“I got a Concordia Undergraduate Student Research Award (CUSRA) over the summer, and I did a research creation project investigating how writing poetry can offer data for phenomenological research. Being able to do that project was such a gift because I was able to combine the academic part of myself with the creative part of myself.”

“Take advantage of the variety of activities available on campus. In downtown Montreal, there’s many accessible services. Everything is within your vicinity.”

"Classes in First Peoples Studies have a lot of guest speakers. The floor is always open for sharing, and the classes are very small. That’s one of the reasons I chose Concordia. The goal of our classes is discussion-based learning, so you learn how to defend your points."

"The Co-op program completely enriched my experience at Concordia, and my work terms are some of my biggest career achievements. So far, I’ve worked at Reitmans, Bombardier and Export Development Canada, and I am so grateful for these lifechanging experiences."