The Koala Club Podcast

Kevin and Trang
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Are you an overseas student thinking of higher education in Australia? Or are you already in Australia but want to hear about the experiences of other international students? The Koala Club Podcast is a podcast hosted by Kevin and Trang, who will share their journeys from day 1 of arriving in Australia, through to graduation and everything in between. They will cover all education, work, and lifestyle stories as a student in Australia, and share handy tips they have learnt along the way. Check out our radio interview with ABC Illawarra: https://fb.watch/8XyJSF-ltO/ Like & follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod) and Instagram @koalaclubpod Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram

  1. S2E8 FIRST VIDEO PODCAST - Special Christmas & 2022 Recap

    12/21/2022

    S2E8 FIRST VIDEO PODCAST - Special Christmas & 2022 Recap

    Welcome to our first-ever video podcast, and no better time to launch this than Christmas time with this special episode! We get into the full festive spirit to demonstrate how Christmas crackers work, and recap our 2022 with you with some cool stats (ft. you!). Massive THANK YOU for tuning in and supporting us. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 to you all :) Links to episodes mentioned: Christmas in Australia (2021): https://www.bit.ly/3v7WyIx The evolution of university education and the impact on international students ft. UOW Vice-Chancellor Professor Patricia Davidson: https://www.bit.ly/3G6G4H6 A guide to internships in Australia for international students: https://www.bit.ly/3jjjIJo Course overview series: Bachelor of Computer Science ft. Linh Tran (Linh Ei): https://www.bit.ly/3jjmpLd Course overview series: Bachelor of Commerce ft. Annie Mai: https://www.bit.ly/3PFLkoh Social Media: Facebook - The Koala Club Podcast Instagram - koalaclubpod Youtube - The Koala Club Podcast: https://www.bit.ly/3BQTJzB We would love for you to support us with a coffee. Caffeine helps us create great content ;) Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_jingle-bells Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/8ahD-2LK_Zw

    26 min

  2. 12/16/2022

    S2E7 Buying a car as an international student in Australia

    Buying a car sounds like a great step toward adulthood, but what does it really involve and how would that impact you? In this episode, we share a comprehensive guide to buying a car as an international student in Australia, everything from considering whether you really need this car, where to purchase a car, and what you should know, to what happens after your purchase. We break down important things about finances and insurance relating to cars and include some handy tips to help you navigate your first big purchase. If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple podcast, we would be so grateful if you could leave us a rating/review, and share the word around with your friends! Timestamps: (2:20) Our experience with buying a car in Australia (8:38) Do you really need a car? (18:02) Where to buy a car & what you should know (31:52) After your car purchase Social Media: Facebook - The Koala Club Podcast -https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod/ Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/koalaclubpod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-5VTzdXOr0qRTELchqufw We would love for you to support us with a coffee - caffeine helps us create great content ;) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/koalaclubpod Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram

    50 min
  3. S2E6 Places to visit in Australia

    11/26/2022

    S2E6 Places to visit in Australia

    In this episode we take you on a quick trip around Australia, sharing key places that we recommend you visit once you're in the land down under. Some of these places we have been to, and some are on our wish list as well. Enjoy this quick and fun tour with us! This is not an exhaustive list though, there are so many beautiful places in Australia that are not mentioned ;) If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple podcast, we would be so grateful if you could leave us a rating/review, and share the word around with your friends! Links: Cairns & Great Barrier Reef (Far North Queensland): https://www.timeout.com/cairns/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-cairns South Australia four-wheel driving: https://southaustralia.com/travel-blog/four-wheel-driving-on-south-australian-beaches Tasmania lavender fields: https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/experiences/stories/lavender-in-tasmania/ Social Media: Facebook - The Koala Club Podcast -https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod/ Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/koalaclubpod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-5VTzdXOr0qRTELchqufw We would love for you to support us with a coffee - caffeine helps us create great content ;) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/koalaclubpod Episode cover art designed by Canva Photo credits: Hao Tran, Laura Barry on Unsplash Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram

    31 min
  4. S2E5 Course overview series: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture & Creative Arts ft. Nhat Walton (Soleil.boo)

    11/04/2022

    S2E5 Course overview series: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture & Creative Arts ft. Nhat Walton (Soleil.boo)

    Nhat (Soleil) joins us with a cool breeze of creativity about her study journey for two Bachelor degrees in Landscape Architecture & Creative Arts. We also hear about her interesting work journey in graphic design and now a senior landscape architect (what do landscape architects actually do?). Nhat also has an exciting side hustle - being a Twitch streamer, streaming art, games, and raising charity money in her spare time, which we were super keen to learn more about. Also, did we mention that Nhat designed our amazing podcast logo and main artwork (the one of us in drawing form)?! Check out Nhat's work here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soleilndstudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soleil.boo/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/soleilboo Skilled Occupation List mentioned in the episode: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple podcast, we would be so grateful if you could leave us a rating/review, and share the word around with your friends! Social Media: Facebook - The Koala Club Podcast -https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod/ Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/koalaclubpod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-5VTzdXOr0qRTELchqufw We would love for you to support us with a coffee - caffeine helps us create great content ;) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/koalaclubpod Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram [yes, our guest speaker today!]

    55 min
  5. S2E4 Should I accept an unpaid internship?

    10/14/2022

    S2E4 Should I accept an unpaid internship?

    What should you consider before you go ahead with accepting that unpaid internship? Is it worth it? In this episode, we discuss whether international students should be going for this opportunity, what you should look out for, and share our own experiences. Our detailed episode on Internships if you want a further deep dive into the topic: https://anchor.fm/koalaclubpod/episodes/S1E3-A-guide-to-internships-in-Australia-for-international-students-e1lsevh If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple, we would be so grateful if you could leave us a rating/review, and share the word with your friends! Social Media: Facebook - The Koala Club Podcast -https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod/ Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/koalaclubpod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-5VTzdXOr0qRTELchqufw We would love for you to support us with a coffee - caffeine helps us create great content ;) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/koalaclubpod Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram

    21 min
  6. S2E3 Course overview series: PhD candidate & HR manager + resume & interview tips ft. Paul Ikutegbe

    09/30/2022

    S2E3 Course overview series: PhD candidate & HR manager + resume & interview tips ft. Paul Ikutegbe

    Ever wondered what life is like doing a Doctor of Philosophy? In this interesting episode we are thrilled to have Paul Ikutegbe on the podcast, to hear about his experience with doing a PhD in Human Resources, as well as being a HR Manager. We also get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes into how a HR professional screen applications - great resume, cover letter & interview (including virtual) tips included, this episode is not to be missed! Timestamps: (11:58) The PhD student life (26:17) The HR Manager life (42:36) Resume & cover letter tips (1:01:41) Interview tips If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple podcast, we would be so grateful if you could leave us a rating/review, and share the word around with your friends! Social Media: Facebook - The Koala Club Podcast -https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod/ Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/koalaclubpod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-5VTzdXOr0qRTELchqufw We would love for you to support us with a coffee - caffeine helps us create great content ;) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/koalaclubpod Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram

    1h 19m
  7. S2E2 Are good marks at University essential to secure a job after graduation?

    09/16/2022

    S2E2 Are good marks at University essential to secure a job after graduation?

    Have you ever felt down and worried because of your not-so-good marks at university? Do good marks determine whether you get a job after graduation? In this episode, Kevin and Trang discuss how important marks are and whether other factors play a part in securing a job after your study. If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple podcast, we would be so grateful if you could leave us a rating/review, and share the word around with your friends! Social Media: Facebook - The Koala Club Podcast -https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod/ Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/koalaclubpod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-5VTzdXOr0qRTELchqufw We would love for you to support us with a coffee - caffeine helps us create great content ;) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/koalaclubpod Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram

    12 min

  8. 09/02/2022

    S2E1 Aussie slangs

    G'day mate!  We are back! Welcome to Season 2 of The Koala Club Podcast, this is the first episode after our break. We had a fun and light-hearted session exchanging Australian slang words. If you're a newly arrived international student, these slang words will be handy as you navigate through your first experience in Australia! If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple we would be so grateful if you could leave us a rating/review, and share the word around with your friends! Social Media: Facebook - The Koala Club Podcast -https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod/ Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/koalaclubpod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-5VTzdXOr0qRTELchqufw We would love for you to support us with a coffee - caffeine helps us create great content ;) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/koalaclubpod Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram

    16 min
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Are you an overseas student thinking of higher education in Australia? Or are you already in Australia but want to hear about the experiences of other international students? The Koala Club Podcast is a podcast hosted by Kevin and Trang, who will share their journeys from day 1 of arriving in Australia, through to graduation and everything in between. They will cover all education, work, and lifestyle stories as a student in Australia, and share handy tips they have learnt along the way. Check out our radio interview with ABC Illawarra: https://fb.watch/8XyJSF-ltO/ Like & follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod) and Instagram @koalaclubpod Logo & artwork by @soleil.boo on Instagram

Information

  • Creator
    Kevin and Trang
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kevin and Trang
  • Show Website
    The Koala Club Podcast