My Study Journey

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What's My Study Journey about?

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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My Study Journey episodes:

08.31.2023
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...
07.04.2023
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...
06.27.2023
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...
06.20.2023
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...
06.13.2023
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...
06.06.2023
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,...
05.30.2023
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...
05.24.2023
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...
12.09.2022
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...
12.09.2022
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...
12.09.2022
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...
11.20.2022
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...
11.13.2022
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...
11.07.2022
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...
10.31.2022
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...
10.24.2022
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...
10.17.2022
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.
09.07.2022
The TAFE Queensland Foundation
In this final episode of 140 years of TAFE Queensland we explore the TAFE Queensland Foundation. Hear from Helen Stanley about how the TAFE scholarship program works, how they assist with financial support for students and the availability of governments...
09.05.2022
Industry partners at TAFE Queensland
In this episode we explore the importance of industry partners and how they work with TAFE Queensland. Hear from Caryn at Motorline BMW, Adam from Riviera and Paul from Secure Stack on why their relationship with TAFE is so important...
08.31.2022
The new Robina campus and future of TAFE Queensland
Welcome to TAFE Queensland’s newest state of the art campus – Robina. In this episode we hear from Karen Dickinson, general manager on the Gold Coast, about the work that’s gone on to make this campus TAFE’s best and most...
08.29.2022
Success stories - past, present & future
As part of 140 years of TAFE Queensland, this episode follows the story of 3 students – past, present and future. Amy Sheppard studied a music performance course and has gone on to be in one of Australia’s most successful...
08.24.2022
The TAFE Queensland teachers
In this episode of 140 years of TAFE Queensland we hear from the teachers. From cookery to fashion to automotive and everything in between find out what makes them passionate and how they bring what they love to TAFE Queensland....
08.22.2022
The international side of TAFE Queensland
In this episode we explore the international side and global footprint of TAFE Queensland. From the first students that came to study here from Indonesia to the 90 countries that participate in TAFE Queensland education today. Hear from Denise, General...
08.17.2022
140 years of students at TAFE Queensland
In this episode we hear from the students! Hannah Lane tells her story from studying at TAFE Queensland to running her own hairdressing business. Hear how Beau Eastman became a penguin handler at Seaworld on the Gold Coast and follow...
08.15.2022
The history of TAFE Queensland and the connection to knowledge and culture
TAFE Queensland is 140 years old! To celebrate we’re looking back over the years from then with 1 campus and 13 students to now with 60 campuses and over 125,000 students. In this episode we hear from Chief Academic Officer,...
08.15.2022
Introducing 140 years of TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is 140 years old! To celebrate we’re looking back over the years from then with 1 campus and 13 students to now with 60 campuses and over 125,000 students. Over the next 8 episodes we'll hear from the...
06.29.2022
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...
06.22.2022
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...
06.15.2022
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...
06.08.2022
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...
06.01.2022
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...
05.25.2022
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...
05.25.2022
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...
05.18.2022
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...
05.18.2022
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...
05.11.2022
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...
04.27.2022
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...
04.20.2022
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...
04.13.2022
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...
04.06.2022
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...
03.30.2022
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...
03.23.2022
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...
03.16.2022
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...
03.09.2022
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...
12.15.2021
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...
12.08.2021
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...
12.01.2021
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...
11.24.2021
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...
11.17.2021
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...
11.10.2021
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.

What's My Study Journey about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

My Study Journey episodes:

An exciting new interactive podcast is coming!

Throwing her hat in the ring

Walking side by side

Giving to the new generations

Finding his purpose

Breaking the cycle

Breaking the barrier

Introducing Connecting Cultures

Living and studying in Townsville

Living and studying in Toowoomba

Living and studying in Cairns

You can find a way – Momo, Japan

I guarantee another door will open – Courtney, UK

I loved every second of it! – Ebba, Sweden

The Gold Coast has everything - Joyce, The Netherlands

My only regret is not having come earlier – Lee, Brazil

Once you start you won’t regret it – Yana, Ukraine

The TAFE Queensland Foundation

Industry partners at TAFE Queensland

The new Robina campus and future of TAFE Queensland

Success stories - past, present & future

The TAFE Queensland teachers

The international side of TAFE Queensland

140 years of students at TAFE Queensland

The history of TAFE Queensland and the connection to knowledge and culture

Introducing 140 years of TAFE Queensland

You’ll get there if you really really want it – Shawn & Joanne, automotive teacher & industry partner

It’s really rewarding! – Kylie, dental teacher

We walk in their shoes – Emma & Alison, nursing teacher & industry partner

You can really make a difference – Melanie & Ashleigh, early education teacher & industry partner

If this is what you want to do go 100% in and you’ll be fine - Brett & Chris, carpentry teacher & industry partner

There are so many opportunities – Alvaro, engineering teacher

If you focus on what you enjoy, money won't be an issue – Sean, engineering industry partner

They’ll remember you as a good teacher but also a good friend – Darryl, cookery teacher

The money, the prestige & the position will come - Damien, cookery industry partner

If you really enjoy it you’ll be good at it – Hunter & Rick, sports teacher and industry partner

The industry is booming! - Alvaro, Colombia

4 months later I was on a plane to Australia! - Higor, Brazil

I’m here now living the life – Jade, UK

There’s literally everything here! - Abedin, India

There’s so much opportunity! Alan, England

I would not be here without my year at TAFE - Julie, Denmark

I’m living my dream - Eric, South Korea

It really helped me shape the identity of who I was - Laura, Colombia

It’s not about labels or positions it’s about me – Mario, Chile

I’m bilingual already, lets keep going! - Jorge, Colombia

This is a place I belong - Sandy, South Korea

I’m really proud to study at TAFE - Paulo, Brazil

I had never thought about Christmas in a t-shirt! - Kevin, South Korea

Living here is just a dream – Dani, Colombia

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