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My Study Journey
by Podshape
Ever thought about studying in Australia? Follow the stories of international students who have taken the leap to study abroad in Queensland, Australia, to follow their dreams and pursue their passions in search of their best life!
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An exciting new interactive podcast is coming!
Ask Your Study Buddy is coming soon! Your chance to ask questions to someone who has already experienced studying in Queensland and their tips and tricks for living your best life! Let us know what you'd like to know about coming to Australia and studying in Queensland here -...
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Throwing her hat in the ring
In this episode, Kamilla Saunders shares her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and finding her purpose in helping Indigenous communities. Kamilla's resilience and determination shines through as she pursues her education and works towards making a difference for Indigenous families and...
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Walking side by side
In this episode, Stacey Walters, an early childhood education and care teacher, shares her experiences teaching Indigenous communities in remote areas. She discusses the importance of face-to-face delivery, the positive impact of Indigenous educators as role models, and the challenges faced by...
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Giving to the new generations
In a ground breaking program called remote area teacher education program (RATEP), Indigenous people are given the opportunity to teach, share their stories, and preserve their cultural heritage. Kathy, the head of Department for Student Services at a state college in North Queensland, is a…
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Finding his purpose
Lucas's journey from engineering to Indigenous art allowed him to reconnect with his culture and find his true passion. After studying at TAFE Queensland, and with the help of his teacher, Lucas secured an arts Queensland grant and he launched the Musu Business, specializing in First Nations Art…
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Breaking the cycle
Embark on a journey of resilience, redemption, and transformation with the captivating story of Brendan Larcombe, a man who defied all odds to turn his life around. In this remarkable episode you will hear Brendan open up about his experiences, from battling addiction and homelessness to...
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Breaking the barrier
Meet Rebecca, a TAFE Queensland student who shares her incredible journey of education and self-discovery as an Australian Indigenous woman. Rebecca candidly shares her story of growing up with no connection to her heritage, moving through seven primary schools and eventually discovering a…
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Introducing Connecting Cultures
Introducing the My Study Journey podcast's newest series called ‘Connecting Cultures’. Come on a discovery journey to learn more about Australia’s Indigenous culture and listen to inspiring stories of our First Nations people and students. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are…
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Living and studying in Townsville
Wisdom grew up in Africa and dreamed of living and studying in Queensland, Australia. Despite a 2 year wait due to Covid he was finally able to make it to the destination of his choice, the coastal North Queensland city Townsville. Find out what life is like for Wisdom studying IT at TAFE...
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Living and studying in Toowoomba
In this episode we’ll find out about what it’s like living and studying in the quiet inland city Toowoomba. Find out how Jorge went from Colombia to studying cookery at TAFE Queensland in the picturesque place nick named The Garden City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Living and studying in Cairns
Over the next 3 episodes we’ll find out what it’s like living and studying in regional Queensland. Follow Leidy’s journey from growing up in Colombia to travelling to Australia to live in the tropical North Queensland destination Cairns. Leidy is studying cookery at TAFE Queensland, working as a...
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You can find a way – Momo, Japan
Momo had a desire to learn English and travel and after researching Australia decided the sunshine state was where she wanted to be. After growing up in Japan she loves how relaxed and friendly it is and is pursuing her passion to study childcare at TAFE Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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I guarantee another door will open – Courtney, UK
In this episode we follow Courtney’s journey from the UK to The Gold Coast. After studying 2 different courses at TAFE Queensland and living the dream island life in the Whitsundays, she found her passion in nursing. Courtney’s graduation from TAFE Queensland has allowed her to work as a nurse…
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I loved every second of it! – Ebba, Sweden
Ebba grew up in Sweden and after travelling with her family wanted to see more of the world. Following a backpacking trip to Australia she decided this was the place she wanted to be. Hear Ebba’s story, from studying screen & media at TAFE Queensland and living on the Gold Coast to returning to…
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The Gold Coast has everything - Joyce, The Netherlands
Joyce grew up in The Netherlands with her stay at home Mum and Dad who was a truck driver. After travelling to different countries she decided to make Australia her home and began her new life studying cookery at TAFE Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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My only regret is not having come earlier – Lee, Brazil
Lee was brought up in the busy city of Sao Paulo in Brazil. A life changing moment made him pack up with his wife and head to Australia. Hear how studying carpentry at TAFE Queensland has changed his career prospects and lifestyle living on the beautiful Gold Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Once you start you won’t regret it – Yana, Ukraine
This episode follows Yana’s story from her childhood in Ukraine to joining her then boyfriend in Australia. Yana studied nursing at TAFE Queensland and has dreams of becoming a teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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You’ll get there if you really really want it – Shawn & Joanne, automotive teacher & industry partner
Shawn is the business manager for TAFE Queensland’s skills tech automotive study area, with over 27 years experience in industry and 15 years as a teacher he chats all things auto and the best course to take. Joanne is the apprenticeship coordinator for Sci - Fleet Toyota in Brisbane and has all...
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It’s really rewarding! – Kylie, dental teacher
Kylie is a highly experienced teacher at TAFE Queensland with a background of dental assisting, dental technology, and prosthetics. In this episode she tells us everything we need to know about studying dentistry, how the industry is booming and what to expect from the qualification. See...
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We walk in their shoes – Emma & Alison, nursing teacher & industry partner
In this episode nursing teacher Emma shares her knowledge of studying at TAFE Queensland and what to expect as a student. Also hear from Alison who is a valued industry partner working as the acting nursing director for educational research at Cairns hospital and explains why nursing is such a...
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You can really make a difference – Melanie & Ashleigh, early education teacher & industry partner
Melanie is an early childhood education trainer and assessor with a fountain of knowledge and passion for the job. She explains the course and opportunities that come from studying at TAFE Queensland. We’ll also hear from Ashleigh the amazing director of Edge Early Learning in Brisbane who shares...
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If this is what you want to do go 100% in and you’ll be fine - Brett & Chris, carpentry teacher & industry partner
This episode we hear from Brett who is one of the awesome carpentry teachers at TAFE Queensland and Chris who is a highly respected industry partner working in building and construction. Together they share their mountain of knowledge of all things carpentry for anyone interested in going into…
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If you focus on what you enjoy, money won't be an issue – Sean, engineering industry partner
To look more into what a career in engineering could look like for you hear Sean’s story. Sean is a highly skilled technical associate in civil engineering who has some great tips and advice on which courses are the ones that could land you your dream job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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There are so many opportunities – Alvaro, engineering teacher
Alvaro is one of the highly knowledgeable associate degree of civil engineering teachers at TAFE Queensland. He’s originally from Colombia and amazingly studied the same course he is now teaching! Learn from someone who knows all the challenges and triumphs after being both a student and a…
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The money, the prestige & the position will come - Damien, cookery industry partner
Damien is one of our highly experienced and skilled industry partners who works as a Group executive chef on the Sunshine coast. Hear from one of the very best how you too could succeed in cookery and hospitality after studying at TAFE Queensland. All the tips, information, salary expectations…
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They’ll remember you as a good teacher but also a good friend – Darryl, cookery teacher
This episode we hear from Darryl Rush, a Cookery and hospitality teacher at TAFE Queensland. Hear his passion for the course and the industry and advice he has for anyone interested in studying cookery and having a career here in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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If you really enjoy it you’ll be good at it – Hunter & Rick, sports teacher and industry partner
This season we hear from our amazing teachers and industry partners. Hunter teaches physical education at the Gold Coast campus and is hugely passionate about wanting his students to be the best they can. Find out about the course, how it’s taught and how you can be apart of the family at TAFE...
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The industry is booming! - Alvaro, Colombia
As a teenager, Alvaro decided he wanted to study abroad and after seeing photos and brochures of what could be done in Brisbane he decided that was where he wanted to go. With a few hurdles on the way, this story follows his journey from the busy city of Bogota to studying at TAFE Queensland and...
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4 months later I was on a plane to Australia! - Higor, Brazil
Higor is from Brazil but at 37 decided he wasn’t satisfied with life and found work boring. After seeing an Instagram photo of Brisbane he decided that was the place to be! Follow Higor’s story from studying automotive at TAFE Queensland Acacia Ridge campus to landing his perfect job as a...
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I’m here now living the life – Jade, UK
Jade grew up in the UK and after travelling to Australia as a backpacker decided Queensland was the place for her. Hear her journey from going through brain surgery to cure her Epilepsy to studying carpentry at TAFE Queensland and landing her dream job working on the set of a new Disney movie.…
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There’s literally everything here! - Abedin, India
Abedin is originally from India but his fascination for both computers and travel brought him to Australia. After studying a diploma of software development at TAFE Queensland and landing a job at one of Australia’s top cyber security companies the sky is the limit for him and his partner. See...
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There’s so much opportunity! Alan, England
Alan grew up in the UK but decided life was too short not to follow his dreams and move to Australia! With a passion for food and keen to go down a completely different career path he decided to study commercial cookery at TAFE Queensland. Find out how he went about making his dream job a reality...
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I would not be here without my year at TAFE - Julie, Denmark
Julie first came to Australia on a working holiday visa as a backpacker. Completing an events management course at TAFE Queensland allowed her to go on to a business degree and master of law. Join her on her journey towards having the dream career in Australian law. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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I’m living my dream - Eric, South Korea
Eric first came to Australia in 2003 and couldn’t stay away! Originally from South Korea his ambition and drive took him to TAFE Queensland to study Commercial Cookery. Follow his journey as a chef with plans to own his own Korean restaurant on the Sunshine Coast and teach cooking classes. See...
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It really helped me shape the identity of who I was - Laura, Colombia
Laura came to Australia from her home country of Colombia looking to learn a 2nd language. 4 years on she’s loving life as an Infrastructure Designer at an engineering firm, going to the beach not only before work but after as well! Follow her story of how she got here after studying at TAFE...
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It’s not about labels or positions it’s about me – Mario, Chile
Mario thought he had it all in Chile, a good family, a great job but there was something missing. That empty gap was filled when he travelled from Chile to Australia to study Interior Design at TAFE Queensland on the Gold Coast. Follow his journey to finally finding happiness. See...
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I’m bilingual already, lets keep going! - Jorge, Colombia
After Jorge’s friends told him to come to Australia because it’s the best place ever he did it and hasn’t looked back! Follow the path he took from his home in Colombia with 15 siblings to his new life in Queensland where he’s studying cookery at TAFE in Toowoomba. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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This is a place I belong - Sandy, South Korea
Sandy spent 10 months in Australia away from her home in South Korea and decided she had to come back! Follow the story of how she extended her visa, decided to study cabinet making at TAFE Queensland in Brisbane and her aspirations of becoming an interior designer. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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I’m really proud to study at TAFE - Paulo, Brazil
Follow Paulo’s journey from working as an actor in Brazil to living the dream and travelling to Australia. Studying cookery at TAFE Queensland on the Sunshine Coast has opened up opportunities for him to become a chef. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I had never thought about Christmas in a t-shirt! - Kevin, South Korea
Kevin grew up in South Korea and after completing mandatory military service decided to save up and travel to Australia. Hear his story about studying at TAFE Queensland on the Gold Coast and his plan to stay and become a carpenter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Living here is just a dream – Dani, Colombia
Dani grew up in the mountains of Colombia. Follow her journey through TAFE Queensland in Cairns studying a diploma of business, leadership & management to her dreams of creating her own eco village in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I’ll be on that beach one day! - Rajani, Nepal
Rajani left a life in Nepal where she had limited electricity and no running water but saved every penny to afford her ticket to Australia. Follow her fascinating and humbling journey to become an Anaesthetic nurse thanks to Tafe Queensland – and her excitement at seeing a bathtub for the first...
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It’s not going to be easy but it’s going to be worth it – Sherina, Bali
Sherina left Bali to study a diploma of business and marketing at Tafe Queensland after growing up in a village in Denpasar and wanting more – but not too far from home! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Everyone can eat at the fancy restaurants! – Geysa & Leo, Brazil
Geysa & Leo met in their home country of Brazil, Leo’s passion for surfing and a new career led him to Queensland where he got a scholarship to TAFE Queensland to study cookery & hospitality. Geysa soon followed and now their dream is to open their own restaurant in Australia. See...
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Better things come to those who go out and get it – Jerry, PNG
Jerry had never left Papua New Guinea or stepped foot on an airplane before travelling to Cairns to study a diploma of hospitality at TAFE Queensland. Follow his story to seek a better education, weather and his dream of helping the community back home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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I thought there would be kangaroos everywhere! – Laura, Colombia
Laura always dreamed of studying overseas and the work / study / life balance was why she picked Australia. Follow her story from not speaking English to landing her dream job after studying engineering at TAFE Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I wanted to be the best! – Elin, Sweden
From an early age Elin had her heart set on becoming a world champion in equestrian vaulting – gymnastics on horse back! Follow her story from breaking her back and the fear she’d never walk again to her inspirational journey after studying personal training at TAFE Queensland. See...
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Ever thought about studying in Australia? Follow the stories of international students who have taken the leap to study abroad in Queensland, Australia, to follow their dreams and pursue their passions in search of their best life!
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