What happens when you drop out of high school, get diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 21, and then discover your perfect degree? For Keira Plozza, that path led straight to La Trobe University and a deep love of anthropology.

In this episode of Choosing Your Uni, Rob Malicki sits down with Keira to explore how she found her place—and her people—at La Trobe. From researching the unspoken rituals of the Melbourne Chess Club to studying the anthropology of witch hunts, Keira shares how university opened doors she never thought possible. She also reflects on the power of diagnosis, the reality of growing up neurodiverse, and why feedback (even brutally honest feedback) can be the greatest gift of all.

If you’ve ever felt like a late bloomer, questioned whether uni was “for you,” or just want to hear an inspiring, funny, and deeply human story—you’ll want to listen to this.

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From decoding puzzles to decoding the uni experience—Vamika's journey from New Zealand to Deakin University is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Rob Malicki chats with Vamika, a third-year student studying a double degree in Criminology and Cybersecurity, about what drew her to Deakin and how it completely transformed her life.

She opens up about the decision to move countries, how cryptography led her to cybersecurity, and what it’s really like to study in a field that blends justice and tech. We also explore what makes Deakin’s Burwood campus special, from peaceful rooftop gardens to the buzz of the library—and yes, the free orientation merch.

Whether you're an international student, a future criminologist, a fan of cyber thrillers, or just curious about student life at Deakin, this episode is full of good vibes, practical tips, and inspiration to help you say yes to something new.

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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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What’s it like to pack your bags and move across the country to chase your dream degree? In this episode of Choosing Your Uni, Rob Malicki chats with Peter Nguyen, a final-year dentistry student at UWA who left Melbourne to study in Perth—and hasn’t looked back.

Peter shares the highs and lows of the journey: from missing out on a Commonwealth Supported Place at home to landing one at UWA, making the big decision to move, and eventually finding his people and purpose in WA. He talks through the real experience of studying dentistry—balancing theory and practical skills, the mental and physical demands of the job, and the game-changing role of tech in the field.

We also get a glimpse into rural placements, student life at UWA, the perks of living on campus, and why Perth’s beaches and laid-back lifestyle won him over. Plus, Peter opens up about his passion for content creation and how he's blending storytelling and dentistry to build trust and community—one reel at a time.

If you’re considering studying away from home, thinking about dentistry, or curious about student life at UWA, this episode is packed with real talk, inspiration, and insight.

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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What makes Murdoch University magic? From a stunning timber building that honours First Nations culture to a student village where lifelong friendships begin with burnt noodles, this episode is packed with reasons students fall in love with Murdoch.

I sat down with Samantha Ferguson from Murdoch’s News and Communications team for a deep dive into the heart and soul of this uniquely welcoming university. We explored the sense of community that makes Murdoch stand out, alternative entry pathways, and the incredible hands-on learning opportunities across vet science, agriculture, media, and more. Plus, you'll hear some wild and wonderful stories—from edible sheep shelters to dolphin rescue missions, and bioplastics that could help clean up the Nile River.

Whether you're curious about student life, cutting-edge research, or what it's really like to study at Murdoch, this episode is full of insight.

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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One of the most confusing parts of starting uni is navigating the maze of acronyms, deadlines, and paperwork. What’s a CSP? How do HELP loans work? And what’s the deal with Census Dates? In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob Malicki sits down with Nicole from the Federal Department of Education to make sense of it all.

Learn how Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) reduce the cost of study, the differences between HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP loans, and the steps you need to take to secure your funding. Plus, we unpack the revamped StudyAssist website, packed with tools and resources to make this process as stress-free as possible.

Whether you’re a student or a parent, this episode will give you clear, practical advice to tackle uni admin like a pro. From understanding your loan options to mastering key deadlines like Census Dates, we’ll guide you through every step.

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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In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, we dive headfirst into the world of university rankings. Joining Rob Malicki is Chris Strods, a Senior Insights Specialist from QS – the global organisation behind one of the most trusted university ranking systems. Together, they unpack how rankings work, what they measure, and how you can use them to make smarter choices about where to study.

But it’s not just about the numbers. Chris shares his own uni journey, from studying computer science and social sciences at RMIT to becoming an expert in higher education insights. With relatable stories, including his nostalgic (and hilarious) tale of a long-lost library book, Chris breaks down the realities of how rankings fit into the bigger picture of choosing a university.

Learn why rankings are a great starting point but shouldn’t be your only guide, and discover how QS’s subject and sustainability rankings can help you zero in on what truly matters – whether it’s academic excellence, campus life, or finding a uni that aligns with your values.

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.

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I’m back on campus at the University of Sydney, keen to chat with more students about what it’s like to study there. Walking around Open Day, on a perfect Sydney afternoon, the campus is pumping. And that’s when I meet Courtney Jade.

Courtney Jade is not only a current student, and we talk a lot about her experience, but has also taken advantage of one of the most exciting opportunities that uni has to offer: student exchange!

As it happens, USyd has one of the biggest “study abroad” programs in Australia, with hundreds of opportunities for USyd students to explore the world – whether it’s on a short program, a semester-long exchange, or other experiences like volunteering or internships.

UTS has some serious advantages when it comes to creating a unique university experience. It's right on the fringe of the CBD with exceptional transport links, boasts some world leading faculties and facilities, and has positioned itself very much as a "real world"

In this conversation, I'm sitting down with Lewin, a current

But things are very different now.

He’s worked out what field of study suits him best, gained

In this conversation we get into the detail of what it’s

Some of the things we discuss are:

- Pathways to UTS through programs like UTS College

- The unique student experience at UTS, including the supportive learning environment and smaller class sizes in pathway programs

- Benefits of UTS’s convenient city location, near public transport and cultural spots like Chinatown and Sydney’s beaches

- Exploring UTS’s standout facilities, like the Hive Lab and the renowned Building 2 library

- Opportunities to study science with hands-on experiences, including field trips and lab work

- Making friends and building a network through various campus clubs and societies

- Tips for creating a personal study space on campus and using quiet spots like the library and outdoor areas

- Taking a gap year to explore interests and gain perspective before starting university

- How the design and vibe of UTS’s campus make it a “sticky” environment where students want to spend time outside of class

- Inspiration from UTS lecturers and opportunities to work alongside professionals in fields like environmental science

For well over a decade I’ve watched as UTS has marched forward as an institution, continuously getting better and better… it was great to hear that my impression from the outside is close to the truth of the student experience.

This podcast is brought to you by choosingyouruni.com – our free, AI-powered platform can help you narrow down your interests and identify fields of study that match you best. Our tool, UniMatch by CYU, takes your personal preferences and goals and makes hyper-tailored suggestions as to which university, and degree, might suit you best. It’s the easy and stress-free way to open some

With end-of-high-school exams looming, we're going for a short episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast.

Over the years, I've been fortunately enough to interview hundreds of university students (and I've met thousands of them!)

One of my favourite questions to ask is "What advice do you have for students about to do their end of school exams?"

So for today's episode, I've curated some of the best answers that I've heard over the years. This is 5 minutes of goodness.

We'll be keeping episodes short over the next few weeks too. Good luck to everyone... you've got this!

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.

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The Australian Catholic University (ACU) isn't necessarily one of Australia's "famous" universities. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't have some extraordinary areas of strength that will really suit some students!

ACU is considered to be one of Australia's few "Multi-State" institutions, with several campuses in Sydney, plus campuses in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Ballarat, Townsville and, excitingly, in Rome!

(Okay, acknowledged: Rome is in Italy, not in Australia).

This wide footprint opens up some unique opportunities for students at ACU, which we talk about in this episode. We also dive into areas of strength for the institution, and what sorts of students are really well suited to studying there.

Perhaps an important point of clarity is that you don't need to be Catholic in order to study at ACU, and many students studying there are not. It's an institution that instead talks a lot about being grounded in its values... and certainly many students will find ACU the perfect alternative to some of the huge metropolitan campuses.

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]