The Overseas Experience in Australia – Inspirational Story

The Overseas Experience in Australia Podcast series tell the journey of Brian La, Vietnamese student studying in Adelaide, Australia.

For most international students, pursuing their studies in foreign countries always brings about new yet challenging obstacles, particularly language barriers, difficulties in integrating with their peers and homesickness. In those four episodes, these issues are discussed in-depth as Brian shares his stories and theories behind their underlying factors. This podcast is done to inform international students on what to expect in their journey while helping local students understand the challenges their overseas friends might face.

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