Episode 4 - Studying Patisserie Arts in Australia| Le Cordon Bleu student visa to Sponsored work visa

In this episode of In Between Life, I share my journey from international student to sponsored pastry chef — navigating school, part-time kitchen work, visa transitions, and the emotional reality of starting over in your late 30s.I talk about studying at Le Cordon Bleu, Melbourne, Australia, balancing three days of school with three days of work, and how soft skills, cultural sensitivity, and professional discipline shaped my transition from student visa to sponsored work visa in 2023.This is not a success story.It’s a real story.We talk about:Migrant life in AustraliaHospitality careers for international studentsStudent visa to work visa Working while studying pastry artsCultural integration in Australian workplacesDiscipline, sacrifice, and professional growthIf you’re an immigrant, hospitality worker, international student, or someone rebuilding life in Australia — this episode is for you.Not advice. Not motivation.Just the truth about building something from the ground up.