Global Learning, Real Change: Emily O’Callaghan’s Life in International Education

What do family singalongs in a Kombi van, drinks with KISS, and chasing cats through Indian airports have in common? They’re all part of Emily O’Callaghan’s remarkable story through international education. In this episode, Emily takes us on a rollicking journey from her early days couriering faxes at VU to launching two businesses focused on global sustainability and learning abroad transformation. Along the way, she reflects on being a young woman travelling alone in Southeast Asia, how to build meaningful relationships in a volunteer-driven sector, and why understanding the “why” behind mobility matters more than ever.We also talk about Berlin bike tours, how to escape a smoking combi, what it’s like to crash into the learning abroad scene at 20 with no passport, and the joy of seeing real change unfold in climate action—and in students' lives. It's warm, wild, reflective, and very, very funny.We are incredibly proud to be the ⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL podcast of the AIEC Australian International Education Conference... registrations are open now⁠⁠⁠!The podcast wouldn’t be possible without The Koala News, Australia’s international education news website.This episode is supported by Choosing Your Uni, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets.Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Angelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.For guest suggestions and feedback, email [email protected]