Blog – International students

Student Life: Far from Home- Raghu

Have you seen the Australia Plus series, Student Life: Far From Home? James Cook University student, Raghu, shares his experiences of life in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Raghu is from India and when he is not studying or working with a local family, he spends time cooking with spice...

Posted 21st Nov 2017

Vanessa Maglaya: My day at Magnetic Island!

One of the best place to visit when in Townsville is Magnetic Island. The island is about 8 kilometers offshore of Townsville. It is very accessible to get to the the island by the ferries. They are available from Breakwater terminal (Townsville CBD) to Nelly bay. It only takes 20-25 minutes to t...

Posted 17th Aug 2017

Boboleia Kom: Exploring Music & Fashion in Townsville

If you’re like me, a sucker for all things creative whether it be fashion or music then you’d be pleasantly surprised to know about some of the awesome events that happen here in Townsville.

In April the regional music festival known as Groovin the Moo made its way to Townsvill...

Posted 10th Aug 2017

Emma Jeskanen: Beautiful walks on Ross River Parkway

There are many beautiful walks and bike ways in Townsville, but one of my absolute favorites is the Ross River Parkway. The Parkway consists of over 30 km of pathway along the gorgeous Ross River and it is also divided into smaller circuits if you don’t feel like riding or walkin...

Posted 03rd Aug 2017

Vanessa Maglaya: The Townsville Show!

The annual Townsville show is dedicated to all of the people in the community, anyone can enjoy this event. During the Townsville show they have a variety of rides to choose from, from death defying thrill rides to just a simple round wheel as long as you are not afraid of heights! The show is op...

Posted 24th Jul 2017

Emma Jeskanen: Things you should consider when packing for Townsville

So I thought I’d kick things off by telling you guys a bit of what I packed with me when I moved to Townsville. Us women usually tend to overpack so I thought it might be helpful if I shared some of the things I definitely shouldn’t have packed with me as well as some things I would h...

Posted 05th Jul 2017

Vanessa Maglaya: Townsville Pet Expo

Studying here in Townsville is exciting and fun because of the different events they have throughout the year. On June 8, 2017, I was given the chance to witness and experience the pet expo on The Strand. The Strand is a strip of beach in the center of the city where a lot of events are held. The...

Posted 30th Jun 2017

Introducing Emma Jeskanen from Finland! TAFE Queensland North

Hi everyone! My name is Emma Jeskanen and I am currently studying cookery and hospitality here at TAFE Queensland North. I’m from Finland, but during my travels I enjoyed the Australian weather, laid-back atmosphere and friendly people so much that I wanted to stay here a little ...

Posted 23rd Jun 2017

Vanessa Maglaya: It’s okay to be homesick

Many international students experience homesickness. Living far away from our comfort zone isn’t that easy. The question is how did I combat homesickness? Knowing that I am living some miles away from my family and friends. During my first few months, I did not feel homesick because I was excited...

Posted 15th Jun 2017

Introducing Aubrey Adeline, Seychelles. International Student TAFE Queensland North

Situated in the Indian Ocean just above the equator and surrounded by sea, Seychelles is where I came from.

It consists of 115 islands, whereby Mahe is the main island and the base of them all.

My name is Aubrey Adeline and I am 34 years old, married with no children. My first ti...

Posted 17th May 2017

Introducing Boboleia Kom, PNG International Student

Hello everyone, I am Boboleia Kom and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Management here at James Cook University. I am an international student from Papua New Guinea and I am absolutely loving my time here studying in Townsville. One of my favourite things about studyin...

Posted 10th May 2017

Introducing Vanessa Maglaya, Philippines International Student

I am Vanessa Maglaya, I studied a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and am a Philippines Registered Nurse. I am currently enrolled in English Academic Purposes and will continue with my nursing career here at James Cook University. My experience of studying here at JCU is fantastic, teachers and st...

Posted 02nd May 2017

Adriano’s experience

Hi, my name is Adriano and I’m from Switzerland and Italy. I first came to Australia for a holiday because I was fascinated by its vast and untouched landscapes and the Australian laid-back lifestyle. Very soon, this beautiful multicultural country captured my heart and I realized that I wanted t...

Posted 12th Nov 2016

Settling in, Studying and Sunset Sailing…

Just a few months ago I was saying my sad but excited goodbyes to my friends at my home university in St Andrews, Scotland. Jump forward a few days and I am pretty well settled in a new continent with a new (and awesome) climate, a new university system and most importantly, a bunch of friends th...

Posted 12th Nov 2016

Introducing Olivia Lee

Hello, my name is Olivia Lee and I am an international student at James Cook University. I study a Bachelor of Marine Science and have been living in Townsville for close to 2 years. Before my adventures in North Queensland, I was living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia among the buildings, smog, and pe...

Posted 17th Oct 2016

Olivia Lee: Where I was before JCU

Before Townsville, University life, and moving to another country, I was quite comfortable living in Kuala Lumpur where the biggest challenge of the day was what I would have for lunch, and if you’ve savoured the multitude of foods Malaysia has to offer, it is a challenge to figure out what you s...

Posted 10th Nov 2016

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