Student stories
Discover how studying abroad transformed lives. Read inspiring stories from real students who ventured out, embraced new cultures. Find your inspiration to study abroad today!
Discover how studying abroad transformed lives. Read inspiring stories from real students who ventured out, embraced new cultures. Find your inspiration to study abroad today!
Hear from students around the world
Get inspired by the incredible journeys of other IDP students who have gone before you.
Chanitra, Thailand
Chanitra, Thailand
The most important thing is always making the most of your time studying abroad and the most of every opportunity.
Joey, Philippines
Joey, Philippines
I decided to pursue my study in Australia because I believe I will be able to earn world-class knowledge while having time to enjoy my personal life.
Ankita, India
Ankita, India
Being an international student opens countless opportunities because the globe is nothing more than a blank canvas on which we may paint whatever we want.
Azizbek, Uzbekistan
Azizbek, Uzbekistan
IDP helped me find the right choice and answered my questions about the university and different courses when I was having trouble finding the right course for me.
Manya, India
Manya, India
My main piece of advice for international students would be to just get out of your comfort zone and talk to as many people as possible.
Jiale, China
Jiale, China
Australia provides high-quality education which is why I chose to come here to study and improve my academic skills.
Kenton, Malaysia
Kenton, Malaysia
It may seem scary and imitating at first, but if you put yourself out there and put enough effort into it.
Ramit, India
Ramit, India
I am aspiring to become a Data Analyst and use my analytical skills to solve challenging questions and to make an impact in the world.
Naomi, Vietnam
Naomi, Vietnam
My favourite part about IDP was my counsellor’s expertise on university ranking and top courses.
Share Your Study Abroad Journey
We are thrilled to spotlight the inspiring stories of students who have embarked on their educational journey to Australia or New Zealand with the assistance of an IDP education counsellor. If you have a story to tell, send us a message on Instagram and you could be featured on the IDP website.
Got burning questions? Ready to start your own study abroad adventure? Book a free appointment with one of our education counsellors today.
Rokha, Cambodia
Rokha, Cambodia
As a high school student, I connected with IDP and they were able to provide all the information I needed to make an informed decision.
Anna, Malaysia
Anna, Malaysia
I want to have a flexibly job where I can do whatever I want, wherever I want; hopefully as a casual travel digital nomad creating content.
Catherine, China
Catherine, China
I highly recommend IDP Australia to international students who struggle to explore their study options in Australia, which is a game-changing life decision.
Jessica, Vietnam
Jessica, Vietnam
I aspire to be a doctor and give back to the countries that I have been raised in.
Pranay, India
Pranay, India
From seeking all possible options, to filling up applications and even applying for a visa and health insurance, IDP helped me from the very start to achieve my dream of coming to Australia.
Cunyan, China
Cunyan, China
As an international student, I had a lot of questions and it was comforting to discuss my career options with an IDP education counsellor.
Seetha, India
Seetha, India
Try to choose a course that you are passionate about and not because someone tells you to or for PR reasons.
Jenn, Vietnam
Jenn, Vietnam
As moving to another country could be a very nerve-wracking experience, IDP's support helped my transition be a lot more comfortable and less stressful.
Nikita, India
Nikita, India
Join student clubs or organizations, attend social events, and connect with other international students.
Quang, Vietnam
Quang, Vietnam
The thing I like most about IDP is that the counsellors are all very professional and knowledgeable within their fields.
Anshuman, India
Anshuman, India
I chose the University of Queensland as it gave me the opportunity to study with a scholarship.
Jennifer, China
Jennifer, China
Thanks to IDP I’ve successfully enrolled in Bachelor of Art and Bachelor of Advanced Studies at Sydney University.
Shatabdi, Auckland
Shatabdi, Auckland
My favourite part about using IDP’s services was that regardless of the number of questions or doubts I had, IDP was a credible source that helped clarify all my concerns.
Tracy, Vietnam
Tracy, Vietnam
My education counsellor helped me with university applications, which saved me lots of time and made the process so much easier.
Shiv, India
Shiv, India
I cannot stress enough on how important it is for us international students to work on our communication skills.
Antonio, Philippines
Antonio, Philippines
The multicultural team at IDP assisted me throughout my visa application process, transitioning from a tourist visa to a student visa, and provided guidance for my first-ever IELTS exam.
Autumn, Vietnam
Autumn, Vietnam
There are multiple opportunities out there for international students and my education institution continues to provide me with very useful knowledge and information to help me step into the workforce.
Debopam, India
Debopam, India
Try to expand your network and make contacts, and make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date with the kind of work you wish to pursue.
Share Your Study Abroad Journey
We are thrilled to spotlight the inspiring stories of students who have embarked on their educational journey to Australia or New Zealand with the assistance of an IDP education counsellor. If you have a story to tell, send us a message on Instagram and you could be featured on the IDP website.
Got burning questions? Ready to start your own study abroad adventure? Book a free appointment with one of our education counsellors today.
Hai Long, Vietnam
Hai Long, Vietnam
I chose to study in Australia because I believe that I can use my knowledge of Environmental Management to make an impact on the world-changing climate.
Tepy, Cambodia
Tepy, Cambodia
Winning the 2023 VIEA – International Student of the Year Higher Education award has further inspired me to continue advocating for change. I believe that being an international student doesn't limit your ability to make a difference.
Garima, India
Garima, India
Take that leap, jump all in, it’ll all be worth it. The biggest gift you can give yourself is to put yourself out there and let life happen to you.
Rakibul, Bangladesh
Rakibul, Bangladesh
My career goal in Australia is to become a leading researcher in my chosen field: data science and artificial intelligence.
Riya, Taiwan
Riya, Taiwan
I would highly recommend making the most of your time studying abroad by making friends, applying for jobs outside of your field, traveling, etc.
Tanmay, India
Tanmay, India
This is the best opportunity to meet people from different cultures and learn a lot of new things, utilize that to the fullest.
Tararith, Cambodia
Tararith, Cambodia
Being confident is important as it beneficially helps you pursue what you believe in, opens many gates that you didn't know existed and encourages social interaction between other individuals.
Samuel, India
Samuel, India
Be bold in decision-making and maintain strong perseverance to overcome obstacles on your path to achieving your goals.