LIVE in Australia

Through LIVE in Australia, I found connection, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging. Volunteering at the International Student Welcome Desk has been especially meaningful, as it allows me to support new students while giving back to the community. It helped me grow, build confidence, and find purpose away from home.

Being part of the international student community really helped me adjust to life in Sydney. It reduced the initial loneliness and helped me build confidence and connections.

Being a Team Leader at the Sydney Airport Student Welcome Desk has been very rewarding. I help new international students feel welcomed and less overwhelmed when they first arrive. Training volunteers has also strengthened my leadership and communication skills, while making my student life in Sydney more meaningful and connected to the community

I love being at the welcome desk because it lets me help new international students settle in. It’s been a great way to give back while meeting new people and growing my own network. Truly a win-win experience!

Through LIVE in Australia, I had the opportunity to step outside the classroom and experience a real working environment while developing practical skills. It improved my communication and confidence through interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, and helped me feel more connected to the community, so I don't feel lonely studying abroad

Volunteering helped me move from intention to practice, learning how to engage with communities thoughtfully while developing my communication and leadership in real settings. Also, Volunteering with a group I feel aligned with helped me find like-minded people and build meaningful connections within the community.

Volunteering at the Welcome Desk has been a rewarding experience. It helped me build confidence, improve my English, and gain customer service experience. Most importantly, I enjoyed welcoming new international students and making meaningful connections with them and other volunteers.

My volunteering experience introduced me to a completely new world, giving me opportunities to step into environments I never imagined and take on roles I had never experienced before. It allowed me to see and try things beyond my expectations, making my life abroad more meaningful and unique.

Through my journey in the student community, I’ve learned the value of teamwork, empathy, and purpose. Supporting others has helped me grow personally while also creating a meaningful impact. “Great leaders don’t create followers —they create more leaders.”

Volunteering gave me balance beyond my research life — connecting me with the local community, growing my confidence, and bringing me genuine friendships that have meant the world to me as an international student far from home.

Through LIVE in Australia, I found connection, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging. Volunteering at the International Student Welcome Desk has been especially meaningful, as it allows me to support new students while giving back to the community. It helped me grow, build confidence, and find purpose away from home.

Being part of the international student community really helped me adjust to life in Sydney. It reduced the initial loneliness and helped me build confidence and connections.

Being a Team Leader at the Sydney Airport Student Welcome Desk has been very rewarding. I help new international students feel welcomed and less overwhelmed when they first arrive. Training volunteers has also strengthened my leadership and communication skills, while making my student life in Sydney more meaningful and connected to the community