About FASTCO Some Filipino international students come to Australia without a family. They brave the journey of establishing a new life in an unfamiliar place – friends become their family. Hence, it’s important for international students to have a community of their own as that’s how they find their peers and Read more…
A bit about me (Kristina) I was born in China and migrated to the Philippines when I was 8 years old. I grew up in Binondo (Chinatown of the Philippines) like most Chinese who immigrate to the Philippines, with my dad, stepmom, Lola and siblings. I attended primary and secondary Read more…
What are the things that you miss about your country of birth? Personally, I would say that I’ve got a long list of stuff that I long for. Even though I’m certain of the fact that Australia is where I want to be, I still feel homesick every now and Read more…
Your visa has been approved and you’re all excited because your move to Australia is finally becoming a reality. Then the excitement eventually wore off. You’ve now started to feel overwhelmed at the idea that you’re about to leave everything you know behind and is about to be a part Read more…
Do you get lost during conversations because you can’t understand some of the words that are being said? I do, a lot! Just for your reference, I would say that I am fairly proficient in English as I used to work as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher Read more…
Can you imagine moving to a foreign country all by yourself to build a better life, but instead of achieving your dreams, what you ended up experiencing is a nightmare? You have probably heard of the wage theft dispute that sparked protests in Adelaide’s Chinatown. This is what inspired us Read more…