Leaving your family for a long time can be difficult, but achieving a goal may be even more important. My experience at QUT has been amazing, it's been the best decision I've ever made.

Read more of Preparing for my QUT study experience

Filed under: Adjusting to university life, Postgraduate, Living in Brisbane

My biggest advice is to live a life that when you look back, your future self would look at it with a smile and happiness. Working towards your goals and finally reaching them is a sense of achievement and it feels very rewarding.

Read more of Live your life to the fullest

Filed under: Living in Brisbane, Undergraduate, Professional experience

Frank Chen swapped a successful consultancy career for a small, shared space in China to work in the business of trash. He shares his motivation and how he grew a 3 person team to an innovative, award-winning company with a presence in 5 countries.

Read more of Frank Chen | The Alchemy of Trash

Filed under: Sustainability

Why uni students need to be paid for work placements.

Read more of We can no longer justify unpaid labour

Filed under: Public Health and Social Work, Undergraduate, Placements, Research stories

Five years ago, I left my country, my family and my friends to pursue a dream.  A dream that seemed impossible and that many people doubted me and sometimes myself. Don't give up on your dreams no matter how hard it is.

Read more of Pursuing my dream at QUT

Filed under: Living in Brisbane, Postgraduate, Graduation

I wanted global exposure and experience of a different culture. Australia was a great choice since it’s very multicultural, it’s easy to fit in and you will meet people from all over the world. I’m very grateful for this eopportunity.

Read more of Longing for a global experience

Filed under: Postgraduate, Graduation

Since I was 10years old I had a dream of studying a master’s degree in Australia. This dream came through when I started at QUT studying a Master in Business – International.

Read more of Fulfilling my childhood dream

Filed under: Careers, Undergraduate

My tips to prospective and current students would be to surround yourself with the right people who will push you be the best version of yourself, say yes to all the opportunities that come your way and always believe in yourself.

Read more of My journey from QUT to my first job as Structural Engineer

Filed under: Careers, Undergraduate

I’m very glad I made the decision to come and study at QUT, it’s one of the best choices I’ve made. Living in Brisbane is more relaxed and easy-going atmosphere compared to my home country of Japan which is quite busy and competitive.

Read more of My QUT journey

Filed under: Undergraduate, Adjusting to university life