Student Ambassadors’ Blog

Want to get the inside scoop on what it is like to study on the Sunshine Coast? Check out the blog posts below by Study Sunshine Coast’s Student Ambassadors and other students on their unique study experiences and adventures! From study tips and hints to the best kept secret spots for students to hang out on the Coast, these students know what they are talking about!

Just try and give things a go!

I’ve learnt a lot during my time here in Australia. I know that life is short, busy and full of challenges to overcome but no matter how busy you are, make sure you take time to embrace daring adventures that…

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Giving sport a go!

Sport is a pretty big part of my life I’d say. Not only do I love playing it, but I’m also studying it as a degree. So, I think it’s probably safe to say it’s a big part of my…

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The Sunshine Coast…Feels like home!

It was back in 2013 when I first came to Australia. I stayed at my grandaunt’s place in Maryborough and got the chance to see some places in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. It was my first travel abroad…

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An amazing place to balance work, study and play!

The Sunshine Coast has many beaches for all different types of activities! Most people associate surfing or tanning on the beach but I can assure you that’s only about 10% of what you can do! Beaches such as Mooloolaba have…

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Your guide to water sports on the Sunshine Coast

So, you Study on the Sunshine Coast at USC, CONGRATULATIONS! Trying to find some of the local sports around here? Well I am here to help. The Sunshine Coast (even though it’s not always sunshine) has plenty of sports to…

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Ocean Street is the place to be!

Hello everyone! My name is Vanessa and I am one of the new Student Ambassadors for the lovely Study Sunshine Coast program! I am an international student from the states and love absolutely everything about the beautiful Sunshine Coast. I…

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Sunday mornings are made for markets!

One thing that I love to do on a sunny Sunday morning (if I am awake early enough), is to head to the many morning markets that are held around the Sunshine Coast region. Rummaging through people’s bits and bobs…

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A survival guide to studying

In 2013 I undertook my very first study experience at TAFE East Coast studying my Cert 3 in Tourism and Travel. I had just newly turned 18 and was finding it difficult to manage study, work, a party life and…

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Learning Australian Sign Language

  “One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.” Frank Smith Last year myself and my fellow Study Sunshine Coast ambassador and friend, Nadija, enrolled in an 8 week TAFE beginner…

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Graduation!

So, you worked hard for this moment – whether it was 6 months or over four years – this is the day you get to celebrate you. Graduation. The pomp and ceremony, getting up on stage and being handed that…

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