In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob sits down with Georgia, a uni student currently studying a Bachelor of International Development.

But what makes this conversation special is that Georgia isn't in Australia at time of recording: she's in Fiji... as part of her international development degree!

International Dev is a fascinating study area that opens up lots of doors. Find out more in this short chat!

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Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, Choosing Your Uni is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.

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Scooters glide past flowerbeds, research breakthroughs unfold in real-time, and the centre of Canberra hums just a few steps away—welcome to the Australian National University (ANU).

In this walk-and-talk campus review, Rob explores why ANU is consistently ranked one of Australia's top universities—and why it feels like so much more than just a place to study. It’s green, it’s buzzing with life, and it’s undergoing big changes that could make student life even better.

From outdoor spaces to global opportunities, this episode dives into the stuff that matters when choosing a uni:

• 🌿 A stunning, walkable campus right on Canberra’s doorstep

• ANU’s impressive graduate employability—nationally and globally

• Unique international study programs like the Primo first-year taster

• 📈 Rankings insights: where ANU shines globally, especially in Politics, Arts & Humanities

• Real student satisfaction: how ANU performs on QILT surveys

• ☕ Hot tip: grab a coffee at the ANU Sports Centre—you won’t regret it

And beyond the rankings and research? It’s just a really good place to be. Greenery, innovation, and that all-important city access make ANU stand out as a uni that’s going places—literally and academically.

If you’re weighing up your options, ANU’s mix of elite academics and laid-back lifestyle might just win you over.

Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Angelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.
The podcast wouldn’t be possible without The Koala News, Australia’s international education news website.
This episode is supported by Choosing Your Uni, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets.
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What’s it really like to live on campus when you start uni? Here’s what no one tells you.

From the outside, living on campus might sound like something out of a movie — instant friendships, packed social calendars, and everything you need right at your doorstep. But what’s the reality?

In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob Malicki chats with Mackenzie, a university student and residential advisor (RA) at UTS, who shares the real highs and lows of living on campus — from awkward first dinners to midnight fire alarms, lifelong friendships to finding your own rhythm.

Mackenzie breaks down:
– What surprised her most about moving out of home
– The best parts of residential life (spoiler: it’s not just the parties)
– Her biggest tips for making the most of living on campus
– How to handle nerves, homesickness, and roommate weirdness
– Why she thinks everyone should consider on-campus accommodation at least once

Whether you're excited about the idea of dorm life, completely unsure, or somewhere in between — this episode gives you a real, relatable glimpse into what it’s like to live where you study.

This podcast is brought to you by Choosing Your Uni – our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free.

Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, Choosing Your Uni is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.

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From no passport to the Pacific: Mikey Dyer’s global journey in environmental science

What if your career took you further than you ever imagined? In this inspiring episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob Malicki sits down with Mikey Dyer — a University of South Australia graduate whose Bachelor of Environmental Science degree set him on a path from local fieldwork to international climate policy, carbon markets, and high-stakes negotiations across the Pacific.

Mikey shares how environmental science opened doors he didn’t even know existed — from working with remote communities in the Solomon Islands to connecting with leaders in Papua New Guinea and developing high-integrity carbon projects. He unpacks what makes environmental science such a broad, fascinating, and surprising discipline, and why the key to success in this field comes down to curiosity, asking the right questions, and saying yes to unexpected opportunities.

We also explore:

• The surprising career paths that grow from an environmental science degree
  
• Why spatial science and data skills are game-changers
• How volunteering, social programs, and taking chances can transform your journey
  
• Mikey’s tips for any student wondering if this field is right for them

Whether you dream of working in policy, fieldwork, data analysis, or just want to make a positive impact, Mikey’s story will give you the inspiration (and practical advice) you need to start your own adventure.

This podcast is brought to you by Choosing Your Uni – our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free.

Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, Choosing Your Uni is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.

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Medicine sounds prestigious — but is it worth the grind? In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob Malicki heads to Notre Dame’s Sydney campus to chat with Altamash and James, two current medical students, about what it’s actually like behind the scenes of a medical degree.

Together, they unpack the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons of studying medicine — from imposter syndrome and long nights of study to learning from real doctors and developing clinical skills through problem-based learning (PBL). They also share how the tight-knit Notre Dame community has supported them, what surprised them most about med school, and why they think you should “trust the process”… but also enjoy it.

We also touch on:
– What it’s like to move interstate or overseas to study medicine
– Notre Dame’s placements, hospital links and global reputation
– What students wish they’d known in high school
– The honest truth about what it takes to succeed

Whether you're thinking of studying medicine or just want a real look at life as a med student in Australia, this episode will open your eyes to what’s ahead — and what makes Notre Dame stand out.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠ – our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free.
Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, ⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠ is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.
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You can contact us via email at ⁠⁠[email protected].

What makes someone leave Tassie for a uni on the mainland—and fall completely in love with campus life? In this episode, Rob chats with Tom, a final-year Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching student at Deakin, about his move to Melbourne, his surprising academic discoveries, and what makes Deakin’s Burwood campus truly special.

Tom opens up about:

• Settling into Deakin’s leafy campus (and how the vibe won him over)

• Making friends through on-campus res and mixed netball

• His unexpected passion for children’s literature—and why Deakin’s the only uni in Australia where it’s a major

• How placements and support helped him prepare for the classroom

This one’s packed with relatable advice, good humour, and real insights about what it’s like to study—and grow—at Deakin.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠ - our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free.

Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, ⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠ is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.

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When I first heard someone mention QUT You, I thought, “That sounds interesting…” But nothing prepared me for what I’d find when I looked into it.

In this episode, I chat with Professor Gene Moyle—psychologist, former ballerina, and now the driving force behind one of the most exciting innovations I’ve seen in higher education in a long time.

QUT You is a brand-new part of every undergraduate degree at QUT, and it’s designed to prepare students not just for their first job, but for whatever life throws at them next.

Instead of just focusing on traditional academic content, students at QUT now get to choose four short, future-focused units from a list that includes things like:

• Fighting Fake News

• Walking on Country

• Data Science for Society

• The Art of Pitching

• People with Robots

They’re practical, creative, collaborative, and—get this—deliberately structured to be pass/fail (rather than a graded mark) so students feel free to take risks and try something completely new.

What really stood out to me is how these units bring together students from all degrees and year levels. It’s not just about skills—it’s about belonging, confidence, and connection. And as someone who took a couple of random music units during my science degree and unexpectedly ended up using those skills in podcasting 20 years later… I get it.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why QUT felt it was time to rethink what a degree looks like

• How they actually pulled off such a huge curriculum shift

• What students are saying about the experience so far

• And how the QUT Festival (yes, there’s a whole festival!) helps students feel part of something bigger right from week one

This is the kind of thing I wish every uni was doing. If you’re a student (or a parent of one), this is a conversation worth listening to.

This episode is supported by Choosing Your Uni, Australia’s unique, AI-powered platform that is like a matchmaker for students and unis, helping students to find the right field of study, and institution, for them.

Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Gelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.

What if your uni campus was the launchpad for your startup dream? At UNSW, it just might be. In this episode, Rob and Marine dive into the world of student entrepreneurship with Victoria from UNSW Founders, exploring how students—from first-years with curiosity to founders ready to scale—can access funding, coaching, maker spaces and mentorship to bring their ideas to life.

From female-led innovation through the New Wave program to industry-aligned accelerators and world-class pitch nights like the Peter Farrell Cup, this episode is packed with stories, advice and real-world insights. Plus, Hamish gives us a behind-the-scenes tour of the maker space, and we hear from UNSW’s Vice-Chancellor about what makes this uni a leader in innovation.

Whether you’re dreaming up an idea or just want to build your skills, this is your sign to get started.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free.

Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.

Since 2017, our independent, unbiased content has been viewed millions of times on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and we've supported tens of thousands of students to make the right decision on which degree, and institution, is best suited to them.

You can contact us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

What would make you turn down $80,000 in scholarships? For Arlene Janse van Rensburg, it came down to long-term thinking, personal values, and a university that offered more than just prestige. In this episode, Rob chats with Arlene about why she chose actuarial science at Curtin University over better-funded alternatives - and how that decision opened doors she never expected.

From scoring four internships in four different industries to leading student clubs and studying abroad in Thailand, Arlene has crafted a uni journey that’s anything but ordinary. She breaks down what actuarial science actually is, what kind of student it suits, and what studying it really looks like. You’ll also hear practical tips on finding internships, building a killer LinkedIn profile, and making choices that align with your values - not just expectations.

If you’re looking for inspiration, clarity, and a reminder that there’s no one “right” way to do uni - this episode is for you.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free.

Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.

Since 2017, our independent, unbiased content has been viewed millions of times on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and we've supported tens of thousands of students to make the right decision on which degree, and institution, is best suited to them.

You can contact us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

What happens when you switch degrees, change universities, and say yes to studying in Rome—all within a couple of years? In this episode, Rob Malicki chats with Melina, a second-year nursing student at ACU’s Blacktown campus, about the power of following your gut, embracing change, and discovering your purpose along the way.

Melina opens up about her unconventional path into nursing, why she chose ACU, and how the uni's smaller campus vibe and big opportunities—including international study and leadership roles—made all the difference. From simulation labs to placement prep, she breaks down what nursing at ACU really looks like. Plus, she shares honest advice for anyone unsure about what to study (spoiler: it’s okay to change your mind).

If you're looking for a story that blends warmth, clarity, and real-world inspiration, this one’s for you.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free.

Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.

Since 2017, our independent, unbiased content has been viewed millions of times on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and we've supported tens of thousands of students to make the right decision on which degree, and institution, is best suited to them.

You can contact us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]