Stories and Photos

Johnny, Brazil: My Experience

When I just arrived here, I perceived a difference: it sounded like a song, it smelled like a tasty food, it looked like a different world, where people are polite, friendly and funny. I felt free and enjoyed the moment.

Shoko, Japan: Putting in More Effort than Everyone Else

We first met Shoko in Vol. 42 (April 2010 edition) of this magazine. At that time she had completed her intensive English course and had just started studying Year 10 at Hallett Cove School, but since then, in addition to her school studies, she spends weekdays after school and weekends at Ittō Cram School studying...

Dexter, China: Our top performing international student in 2012!

Studying abroad was always my dream when I was a little child, because I wanted to experience different cultures in the world. At the age of 16, I was so fortunate to come to South Australia to do my high school with the support of my parents.

David, Sweden: My experience!

After being at Henley High School for a couple of months, I heard about a ski trip that was being arranged by the school. I had no idea that it was actually possible to ski in Australia, and since I'm a born skier I just could not resist going.

Primary school students tell us about their experiences!

Japanese and Korean primary school students at Linden Park Schools in South Australia share their stories!

Gary, China: My experience!

Hi! My name is Gary. I'm 18 this year and I'm currently doing year 12 in Henley High School. In Australia, I have more opportunities to meet people from different countries, have a better education and have a fantastic career in the future. My parents were very supportive of my idea.

Eriko and Reiko, Japan: We want to stay here forever

With her own experience of an American homestay while she was a high school student, Eriko and Reiko’s mother, Mikiko also wanted her own children to experience another culture and broaden their minds.

Tuan, Vietnam: My experience!

I have spent from July 2010 to 2012 in Adelaide. Adelaide is a very beautiful city and has a nice environment and the weather is great. It is a good place for studying and it also has good places to eat foods from different cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese and European food.

Federico, Italy: My experience!

Hi my name is Federico, but everyone calls me Fede. I have been on a student exchange program here at The Norwood Morialta High School for the last six months. This experience has provided me with an opportunity to learn more about the people of my age somewhere else in the world and it especially gave me an opportunity to improve my English.

Vitor, Brazil: My experience!

Australia is such a huge country. So, it has plenty of amazing places to offer, such as beaches, metropolis and the famous Australian outback. I am lucky that I saw a little bit of each.

Xavier, France: My experience!

I think Brighton is a very big school. I have been used to a smaller one, but it's really very good. I am here in Australia principally to study English, but especially to see the koalas and the kangaroos :)

Seongeun, Korea: My most memorable experiences

When I looked back at the past years (years 10-12) I realised how much I had achieved through those years of studying and also how precious was the friendship that I built with my friends.

Rungrueng (Tommy), Thailand: My experience!

One of the reasons why I chose Adelaide as my study destination was that it was described to me as a beautiful and cosmopolitan city. While in Australia, I have enjoyed spending my leisure time in the magnificent nature of the country, making new friends, experiencing new food, new culture, and new scenes.

Marie, Homestay family: My recent trip to Germany!

I have just experienced the most amazing 5 weeks of my life. My daughter Eliza and I spent December 2011 through to January 2012 in Germany with the families of my beautiful German international students that I have hosted in my home since 2008.