USD$3,000 Fly Higher Award Winner: Brian talks about his plans and journey in Australia

Brian is an international student taking up a Master of Finance and a Master of Commerce at Macquarie University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting in Vietnam.

When asked what inspired him to study in Australia, Brian shared,

“The variety of scholarships, diverse community, and amazing landscapes really drew me in.”

For Brian, IDP has been a trusted partner from day one.

“Every single step — from university application to visa — has been smoothly done with IDP. My long journey has been supported by IDP agents in Vietnam, especially Ms Dương Bùi and Ms Trinh Nguyễn from IDP Hanoi. Thanks to them, I’m now here in Australia.”

While moving abroad can feel overwhelming, Brian said that having IDP’s guidance made the entire process smoother.

Like many international students, he also struggled with language barriers and meeting financial needs while studying in Australia.

“First, the language barrier. Communicating with people and listening to lectures are all done in English, but it’s not my mother tongue. I also had to balance working and studying. I think almost everyone does a part-time job here to ease the burden of financial issues.” 

Fast and convenient, with favourable currency rates. 

This is how Brian describes his experience of paying his tuition fees through Flywire and IDP. 

“I have contacted IDP for their tuition payment service for international students. From my experience, Flywire is really fast and convenient. It also provides us, international students, with favourable currency rates. It’s really promising.”

“When I saw the currency rate, I just wanted to pay my tuition right away.”

He also walked us through the process of paying his tuition fees with IDP and Flywire, ensuring that it was fast and safe.

True to Flywire and IDP’s goal of aiding the financial needs of students, Brian says the award would be a great help for him in meeting his financial responsibilities. 

“As I mentioned before, as an international student, we had to balance working and studying. These funds will ease my burden a lot. I can just stay focused on studying, spending more time with my friends, exploring this beautiful city, and maybe even buying the new iPhone.”

While the journey of becoming an international student comes with challenges, it also comes with many proud moments. We asked Brian about his. And you might relate to him when he said he’s proud of how far he had come, of the people he met, and the new places he’s been through.

“I’m proud of myself because I have come this far. When I came to Sydney, I had plenty of opportunities to make friends with international students from countries like China, Nepal, and Thailand. I also had the chance to go to beautiful cities like Melbourne and Brisbane. In the future, I just want to achieve my Master’s degree to support my career path.”

You might agree that studying abroad is often for the big dreamers, for students with the right amount of bravery and determination. 

And this is exactly what Brian wanted to impart to fellow international students: have no fear, get out of your comfort zone, and ask for the right guidance.

"Do not fear anything. If you need support or if you’re struggling with anything, like visa or IELTS, just contact IDP. Besides that, Australia is a promising place where you can enhance your skills and become independent. And, do not be afraid to get out of your comfort zone.” 

Many students worry about international payments, whether their money will arrive safely, or if they’re paying more than they should in conversion fees.

That’s why IDP partners with Flywire to give you a simpler, safer way to pay. When you make your payment through IDP’s Flywire link, you get fast, reliable transfers with no hidden fees and competitive exchange rates, all through a secure platform trusted by universities worldwide.

And because you’re paying through IDP, our counsellors can track your payment and assist if you ever need support.

Talk to your IDP counsellor about using Flywire for your next tuition payment.

If you’re studying in Australia, you might be worrying about:

• Finding the right university and course for you (especially one that’s aligned with your background and career goals). 

• Applying for your next visa

• Meeting the entry requirements of your university

• Planning your study-to-PR pathway

• Preparing and booking your IELTS

• Finding scholarships

Whatever it is about studying in Australia that you’re worried about—from studying to migrating–our friendly education counsellors and migration agents can help you. Book a free consultation with an IDP counsellor today.