What Alumni Say
Want to know what it’s really like to be an international student? We’ve asked students around the world about their time studying abroad at university. Read their honest opinions about subject choices, studying abroad, student life and much more. Here are their stories.
Christopher Jaume – An unexpected career path
Christopher Jaume is the co-owner of Cooper-King Distillery and I’ve known him a long time, so it’s an indication of how busy he is...
The Cooper King Distillery Story
‘In the spirit of adventure, we left our jobs in the UK and set off for the freedom of travel in Australia. We returned...
Abbie Neilson – An uncommon career path
Dr Abbie Neilson is the co-owner of Cooper-King Distillery, which she owns and runs with Chris Jaume (discover his story here).
This certainly wasn’t the...
Abbie’s Newcastle University
Abbie is the owner of Cooper King Distillery which she established and runs with her partner, Chris.
She went to Newcastle University from where she...
Poppy’s Royal Holloway University Profile
Poppy is currently a PhD candidate at Royal Holloway University of London.
Poppy’s practice-based research looks to move away from the cause and effect narratives...
Poppy Spowage – A Volunteer Extraordinaire
Poppy has worked in performance, drama, ad arts events in a number of places around the world. She currently works as a freelance producer...
Poppy Spowage’s Queen Mary University London Profile
Poppy did her degree at Queen Mary University London, gaining a First in English Literature and Theatre Studies, and then studied her M.A. in Theatre and...
Thu’s University of New South Wales
Trang Lan Anh Thu is from Vietnam.
After gaining a Bachelor degree in Commerce and Administration in 2005, she went on to do a Masters...
Thu’s Victoria University Wellington
Trang Lan Anh Thu is from Vietnam and studied a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand.
She majored in...
Thu shares her experiences of travelling, during and after her studies
Trang Lan Anh Thu is from Vietnam and studied a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand.
She majored in Marketing...
Huong’s time at Box Hill Institute of Tafe
Huong went to Box Hill Institute of Tafe in early 2012 to study Business Management, where she studied for 2 years, achieving a Diploma...
Huong’s Swinburne University of Technology – A Life-Changing Journey
Huong went to Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia in 2015, and graduated with a Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This is her...
Huong Dang Thi – A Formidable Career Path
Here’s a story about how to hitch your wagon to a star and never let go (against all odds).
Huong was born in a small...
An international student in Australia: Sahil’s journey to Melbourne
Sahil Puri is from India. He studied a Bachelor’s degree in IT at Victoria University. This is his experience as an international student in...
From business in Australia, to travelling Asia: Elise’s study exchange
Elise decided to study business in Australia at Griffith University, before travelling around Asia. This is her story.
Elise Giles is from Queensland and she...
