IDP Real Talk for International Students

IDP Education Australia

Welcome to IDP Real Talk - A podcast for international students with real stories, real experiences and what it's really like to live in Australia. Join us as we interview international students who share their personal experiences studying and living in Australia and talk to experts in the international education space for their valuable perspectives.

  1. 👩‍🎓Building Resilience as an International Student in a Changing World ft. Jane Li, Regional Operations Director at IDP Australasia

    12/18/2024

    👩‍🎓Building Resilience as an International Student in a Changing World ft. Jane Li, Regional Operations Director at IDP Australasia

    The wait for the 10th episode is over! Jane Li, Regional Operations Director at IDP Australasia, shares her incredible journey from being an international student in Australia to becoming a leader at a global ASX-listed company. Jane reflects on the challenges she faced and how she built resilience along the way, offering advice to international students preparing for the Australian government’s national caps on education. She also shares actionable tips for securing employment in Australia after graduation and highlights IDP’s commitment to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and a welcoming environment for students worldwide. Whether you're studying abroad or dreaming of it, Jane's insights are sure to inspire and prepare you for the next step in your journey. Watch the entire episode on YouTube. Newly arrived international students, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join the IDP Thrive Program⁠⁠⁠⁠ (includes link to our exclusive Facebook group). Take a look at current ⁠⁠⁠⁠promotions and events near you⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keen to chat about your study or migration plans in Australia? Speak to an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDP Education Counsellor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Migration Agent⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Call us: 1800 664 700 Or WhatsApp us on +61457626566 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @idpaus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ @idpanz

    54 min
  2. 🎓 Navigating Entrepreneurship & Embracing Uncertainty ft. Alexis Ngunyi from Africa

    04/23/2024

    🎓 Navigating Entrepreneurship & Embracing Uncertainty ft. Alexis Ngunyi from Africa

    Join Alexis Ngunyi, an international student whose entrepreneurial journey to Australia unfolds with passion and purpose. From sharing the motivations behind their Master's in Business with a specialization in Entrepreneurship to reflecting on the transformative power of academic institutions in nurturing innovation, Alexis offers a wealth of insights. With a candid exploration of job opportunities, challenges faced, and career aspirations, listeners are treated to a compelling narrative of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. As Alexis shares their guiding principle for success, this episode serves as a beacon of inspiration for students embarking on their own entrepreneurial endeavours. ⁠Watch the entire episode on YouTube⁠. Newly arrived international students, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join the ⁠IDP Thrive Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (includes link to our exclusive Facebook group). Take a look at current ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠promotions and events near you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keen to chat about your study or migration plans in Australia? Speak to an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDP Education Counsellor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Migration Agent⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Call us: 1800 664 700 Or WhatsApp us on +61457626566 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @idpaus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ @idpanz

    23 min
  3. 💸Thriving on a Budget as an International Student: Insider Tips ft. Destination Expert Lalith Soni

    04/09/2024

    💸Thriving on a Budget as an International Student: Insider Tips ft. Destination Expert Lalith Soni

    Join our chat with Lalith Soni, Destination expert, about the challenges faced by international students, from accommodation expenses to everyday essentials. Discover practical tips on stretching your budget further, including clever grocery shopping strategies and smart transportation solutions. We also explore free or low-cost activities available to international students and talk about part-time employment opportunities. Plus, learn all about the IDP Thrive program and how its helping students settle into their new country while building essential social connections. Watch the entire episode on YouTube⁠⁠. Newly arrived international students, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join the ⁠⁠IDP Thrive Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (includes link to our exclusive Facebook group). Take a look at current ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠promotions and events near you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keen to chat about your study or migration plans in Australia? Speak to an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDP Education Counsellor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Migration Agent⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Call us: 1800 664 700 Or WhatsApp us on +61457626566 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @idpaus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ @idpanz⁠

    34 min
  4. 👨‍🎓Build Confidence Abroad: Strategies for International Students ft. Career Experts Anita & Karalyn

    03/26/2024

    👨‍🎓Build Confidence Abroad: Strategies for International Students ft. Career Experts Anita & Karalyn

    Join Anita van Rooyen, Founder & Coach at Student Confidence, and Karalyn Brown, Founder at InterviewIQ, offer indispensable guidance for international students aspiring to kickstart their careers in Australia. From essential steps to prepare while studying to leveraging internships and part-time jobs, they dive into actionable strategies for success. The discussion extends to navigating challenges such as building professional networks, getting noticed by employers offline, and avoiding common interview and resume mistakes. Additionally, they explore the vital role of confidence and mindset in overcoming stress, homesickness, and fear of failure, providing insights to foster resilience and thrive in the Australian job market. Follow Anita van Rooyen and Karalyn Brown on LinkedIn. Watch the entire episode on YouTube⁠⁠. Newly arrived international students, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join the ⁠⁠IDP Thrive Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (includes link to our exclusive Facebook group). Take a look at current ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠promotions and events near you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keen to chat about your study or migration plans in Australia? Speak to an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDP Education Counsellor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Migration Agent⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Call us: 1800 664 700 Or WhatsApp us on +61457626566 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @idpaus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ @idpanz⁠

    39 min
  5. 🌏Navigating the Future of International Education ft. Tennealle O'Shannessy, CEO at IDP Education

    03/12/2024

    🌏Navigating the Future of International Education ft. Tennealle O'Shannessy, CEO at IDP Education

    We dive into the world of international education with Tennealle O'Shannessy, CEO of IDP Education. In this episode, we explore Tennealle's remarkable career spanning over 25 years, from her transformative study abroad experiences to her pioneering role in scaling online education platforms. Join us as we uncover the evolving landscape of international education and the trends shaping its future. Discover how Tennealle's academic background and leadership philosophy drive IDP Education's commitment to personalized guidance and support for students worldwide. Watch the entire episode on YouTube⁠⁠. Newly arrived international students, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join the ⁠⁠IDP Thrive Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (includes link to our exclusive Facebook group). Take a look at current ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠promotions and events near you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keen to chat about your study or migration plans in Australia? Speak to an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDP Education Counsellor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Migration Agent⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Call us: 1800 664 700 Or WhatsApp us on +61457626566 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @idpaus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ @idpanz⁠

    16 min
  6. 🎓 The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for International Students ft. LinkedIn Talent Expert Angus McAvaney

    02/13/2024

    🎓 The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for International Students ft. LinkedIn Talent Expert Angus McAvaney

    From optimizing LinkedIn profiles to effective networking and utilizing job search features, this episode with Angus McAvaney from LinkedIn provides actionable tips for international students and new grads to enhance LinkedIn presence. Students will learn to overcome common misconceptions, tap into educational resources, and draw inspiration from success stories. Whether you're starting your job search or aiming to refine your LinkedIn strategy, this guide equips international students with the tools to navigate the Australian job market successfully. Connect with Augus McAvaney on LinkedIn. Watch the entire episode on YouTube⁠⁠. Newly arrived international students, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join the ⁠⁠IDP Thrive Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (includes link to our exclusive Facebook group). Take a look at current ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠promotions and events near you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keen to chat about your study or migration plans in Australia? Speak to an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDP Education Counsellor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Migration Agent⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Call us: 1800 664 700 Or WhatsApp us on +61457626566 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @idpaus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ @idpanz⁠

    32 min

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Welcome to IDP Real Talk - A podcast for international students with real stories, real experiences and what it's really like to live in Australia. Join us as we interview international students who share their personal experiences studying and living in Australia and talk to experts in the international education space for their valuable perspectives.