https://simplecast.com Tomorrow Is Mine 'Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today' - Malcolm X. Tomorrow Is Mine is a podcast where tertiary students and recent graduates share their life experiences and their hopes for the opportunities that may lie ahead. These students have travelled from all over the world to study on the Gold Coast, an emerging global and multicultural city whose students represent more than 130 different nationalities. Many of these students have undertaken remarkable journeys to study in this idyllic coastal destination for an education that will allow them to fulfil their dreams. The future belongs to them. 2020 Tomorrow Is Mine - Trevor Jackson, Study Gold Coast en Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:57:46 +0000 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:49:15 +0000 https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com Tomorrow Is Mine https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/50ed7196-8229-4d7d-86fb-72a4e072521b/6a3c66ec-f2ad-4ff9-807b-5c363178330d/3000x3000/tomorrow-is-mine-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com episodic 'Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today' - Malcolm X. Tomorrow Is Mine is a podcast where tertiary students and recent graduates share their life experiences and their hopes for the opportunities that may lie ahead. These students have travelled from all over the world to study on the Gold Coast, an emerging global and multicultural city whose students represent more than 130 different nationalities. Many of these students have undertaken remarkable journeys to study in this idyllic coastal destination for an education that will allow them to fulfil their dreams. The future belongs to them. Trevor Jackson false https://feeds.simplecast.com/SlbuRvkB #podcast #inspire #lifestories #education, #student, #goldcoast Study Gold Coast trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au 2ff2657f-a879-48f4-84cb-141030991dd7 Lydia Kek For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:57:46 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Lydia Kek, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/lydia-kek-9j2ce6QO For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Lydia Kek Lydia Kek, Trevor Jackson 00:56:26 Lydia Kek is from Singapore, a place where diverse cultures are the norm and daily conversations are a mixture of multiple languages. It is a multicultural melting pot where you can find Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western cultures all living and working together in perfect harmony. In Lydia’s words: “It's like a real-life version of the Marvel film ‘The Avengers’, but with food, fashion and festivals!" Singapore is also the gateway to South East Asia. A bustling modern city state that’s bursting at the seams, with the world’s second highest population density. It’s a lot of people living in a very small space, all the more a miracle given its harmonious state. It’s within this environment where Lydia grew up absorbing all of those cultural influences, none more so, than the many wonderful varieties of cuisine. And food for Lydia has become an obsession in more ways than one, particularly when it comes to what we consume and how it impacts on our health - so much so, that Lydia says she has this crazy dream of becoming a dietitian and changing people’s lives through the power of food and nutrition, which is how she came to be studying Dietetics at Bond University on the Gold Coast. Lydia wants to build a career teaching people to adopt healthy habits, debunking the myth that living a healthy lifestyle can only be achieved through boring and tedious methods. She believes that with passion, a little creativity and knowledge, everyone can enjoy a healthy life that fits their unique needs and preferences. Lydia Kek is from Singapore, a place where diverse cultures are the norm and daily conversations are a mixture of multiple languages. It is a multicultural melting pot where you can find Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western cultures all living and working together in perfect harmony. In Lydia’s words: “It's like a real-life version of the Marvel film ‘The Avengers’, but with food, fashion and festivals!" Singapore is also the gateway to South East Asia. A bustling modern city state that’s bursting at the seams, with the world’s second highest population density. It’s a lot of people living in a very small space, all the more a miracle given its harmonious state. It’s within this environment where Lydia grew up absorbing all of those cultural influences, none more so, than the many wonderful varieties of cuisine. And food for Lydia has become an obsession in more ways than one, particularly when it comes to what we consume and how it impacts on our health - so much so, that Lydia says she has this crazy dream of becoming a dietitian and changing people’s lives through the power of food and nutrition, which is how she came to be studying Dietetics at Bond University on the Gold Coast. Lydia wants to build a career teaching people to adopt healthy habits, debunking the myth that living a healthy lifestyle can only be achieved through boring and tedious methods. She believes that with passion, a little creativity and knowledge, everyone can enjoy a healthy life that fits their unique needs and preferences. nutrition, well-being, singapore, food, diet, health, university, dietetics, bond false full 135 223cdf5f-6eec-4233-b6a8-7f51ac8e5f45 Leticia Alvarez For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Sat, 9 Sep 2023 00:19:17 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Leticia Alvarez, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/leticia-alvarez-Vsky1Cy8 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Leticia Alvarez Leticia Alvarez, Trevor Jackson 00:41:39 Ever had a problem overcoming negative thoughts? Ever doubted your own ability or told yourself that you simply weren’t good enough? Leticia Alvarez did that for most of her life. She dreamed of going to university and becoming a journalist, and even though she achieved a strong result in her Higher School Certificate, it wasn’t enough to gain entry to her preferred university. Leticia took it as a sign that she simply wasn’t good enough. It certainly didn’t help that she suffered from incredibly low self-esteem following a traumatic childhood experience. Instead of following her dream, Leticia gained experience elsewhere, pursuing graphic design and marketing, but there was still that nagging thought of “What if…?” Many years later after becoming a mum and doing a lot of work on redressing all the negative energy that had consumed Leticia for much of her life, “What if?” eventually became “Why not?” and after considerable persuasion she bit the bullet and finally enrolled into a communications degree at Griffith University. It wasn’t all plain sailing, with a major health scare almost derailing Leticia’s ambitions, but now as she enters her 6th decade Leticia Alvarez is finally about to become a qualified journalist. This is a story about overcoming obstacles – mental, emotional and physical. It’s about never giving up in the face of adversity. And it’s about never letting go of your dream, no matter what the world may throw at you. Ever had a problem overcoming negative thoughts? Ever doubted your own ability or told yourself that you simply weren’t good enough? Leticia Alvarez did that for most of her life. She dreamed of going to university and becoming a journalist, and even though she achieved a strong result in her Higher School Certificate, it wasn’t enough to gain entry to her preferred university. Leticia took it as a sign that she simply wasn’t good enough. It certainly didn’t help that she suffered from incredibly low self-esteem following a traumatic childhood experience. Instead of following her dream, Leticia gained experience elsewhere, pursuing graphic design and marketing, but there was still that nagging thought of “What if…?” Many years later after becoming a mum and doing a lot of work on redressing all the negative energy that had consumed Leticia for much of her life, “What if?” eventually became “Why not?” and after considerable persuasion she bit the bullet and finally enrolled into a communications degree at Griffith University. It wasn’t all plain sailing, with a major health scare almost derailing Leticia’s ambitions, but now as she enters her 6th decade Leticia Alvarez is finally about to become a qualified journalist. This is a story about overcoming obstacles – mental, emotional and physical. It’s about never giving up in the face of adversity. And it’s about never letting go of your dream, no matter what the world may throw at you. graphic design, chile, mature-age, tafe, marketing, university, mentor, journalism, communications, griffith false full 134 5d88d06f-d69e-4c75-96ae-6a3d1103e9c1 Alessandra Santos For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 03:30:56 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Alessandra Santos, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/alessandra-santos-8w4XPZ3m For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Alessandra Santos Alessandra Santos, Trevor Jackson 00:45:22 Brazilian student Alessandra Santos is from Belo Horizonte, a city surrounded by beautiful mountains. That natural environment was a haven for Ale growing up with her family, often spending weekends on a nearby farm where they enjoyed activities like horseback riding and hiking. It was an upbringing that instilled a love of nature and a deep appreciation for the outdoors so it's no surprise then that Ale has fallen for the Gold Coast with its picture perfect blend of city life and natural beauty. Now studying an MBA at Bond University, Ale first arrived in Australia in 2015 and admits her language skills were somewhat limited at that time, which led to some humourous situations. This is a podcast about communication, culture, self-awareness and transformation. It's also a lot of fun! Brazilian student Alessandra Santos is from Belo Horizonte, a city surrounded by beautiful mountains. That natural environment was a haven for Ale growing up with her family, often spending weekends on a nearby farm where they enjoyed activities like horseback riding and hiking. It was an upbringing that instilled a love of nature and a deep appreciation for the outdoors so it's no surprise then that Ale has fallen for the Gold Coast with its picture perfect blend of city life and natural beauty. Now studying an MBA at Bond University, Ale first arrived in Australia in 2015 and admits her language skills were somewhat limited at that time, which led to some humourous situations. This is a podcast about communication, culture, self-awareness and transformation. It's also a lot of fun! brazil, urban planning, architecture, university, mba, masters, bond, scholarship false full 133 132c1630-e7f2-4a58-917c-61689649f348 Rahil Gadhiya For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 23:30:41 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Rahil Gadhiya, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/rahil-gadhiya-Na3BTTOv For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Rahil Gadhiya Rahil Gadhiya, Trevor Jackson 00:43:52 Timing is everything, and for Rahil Gadhiya’s international student journey that’s very much the case. Rahil had a dream to study on the Gold Coast, but just as he was thinking about making that dream a reality COVID struck and Australia’s borders closed. He did however manage to get into the USA, so Rahil decided to study there instead. Looking to pursue a career in tourism Rahil enrolled into university in Florida. It wasn’t the experience he was hoping for. there was little opportunity for employment as a student there and what work he did find was minimum wage, while Rahil also had to contend with biased employers who favoured certain ethnicities. Life was challenging to say the least, and with so much violence around him Rahil found that living there was a very dangerous prospect. When Australia’s borders opened Rahil left the US and finally got his chance to study Hotel and Tourism Management at Griffith University. The contrast between his two experiences as an international student were chalk and cheese, now he’s relishing every moment he has with his new life on the Gold Coast. Here, Rahil feels safe, supported, and most of all accepted for who he is. Timing is everything, and for Rahil Gadhiya’s international student journey that’s very much the case. Rahil had a dream to study on the Gold Coast, but just as he was thinking about making that dream a reality COVID struck and Australia’s borders closed. He did however manage to get into the USA, so Rahil decided to study there instead. Looking to pursue a career in tourism Rahil enrolled into university in Florida. It wasn’t the experience he was hoping for. there was little opportunity for employment as a student there and what work he did find was minimum wage, while Rahil also had to contend with biased employers who favoured certain ethnicities. Life was challenging to say the least, and with so much violence around him Rahil found that living there was a very dangerous prospect. When Australia’s borders opened Rahil left the US and finally got his chance to study Hotel and Tourism Management at Griffith University. The contrast between his two experiences as an international student were chalk and cheese, now he’s relishing every moment he has with his new life on the Gold Coast. Here, Rahil feels safe, supported, and most of all accepted for who he is. florida, university, surat, usa, tourism, orlando, india, hotel management, griffith false full 132 d2ca1ace-49e0-466b-9b34-3364b89cb6c0 Iris Pham For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:48:14 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Iris Pham, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/iris-pham-P_EBCCjc For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Iris Pham Iris Pham, Trevor Jackson 00:38:32 At the age of 14 Iris Pham moved from her bustling home in Hong Kong to the relative somnambulance of rural life in Toowoomba. For a teenage girl who had only known the pace of the round the clock vibrancy of life in Hong Kong, it’s hard to think of a move that would have been more of a culture shock than coming to the conservative capital of Queensland’s Darling Downs. What’s more, Iris made that move on her own, having to abruptly adjust to a totally foreign experience with multiple homestay families in Australia. Iris had gone through a number of mental health issues prior to the move and was really feeling the strain of living in a society that placed so much expectation and pressure on even its youngest citizens to succeed, yet she feels that all of those experiences, both good and bad, have contributed to her growth in some way. After a challenging start in Australia Iris began to find her feet, ultimately settling on the Gold Coast where she is now studying psychology at Bond University. Iris has become so taken by her new home that she says it’s the best place to study and now describes herself as a salesperson for the Gold Coast! In our conversation we explore the nature of psychology, why Iris has a burning desire to help others and how she ensures her own mental health stays in check as she deals with the emotional issues of her clients. At the age of 14 Iris Pham moved from her bustling home in Hong Kong to the relative somnambulance of rural life in Toowoomba. For a teenage girl who had only known the pace of the round the clock vibrancy of life in Hong Kong, it’s hard to think of a move that would have been more of a culture shock than coming to the conservative capital of Queensland’s Darling Downs. What’s more, Iris made that move on her own, having to abruptly adjust to a totally foreign experience with multiple homestay families in Australia. Iris had gone through a number of mental health issues prior to the move and was really feeling the strain of living in a society that placed so much expectation and pressure on even its youngest citizens to succeed, yet she feels that all of those experiences, both good and bad, have contributed to her growth in some way. After a challenging start in Australia Iris began to find her feet, ultimately settling on the Gold Coast where she is now studying psychology at Bond University. Iris has become so taken by her new home that she says it’s the best place to study and now describes herself as a salesperson for the Gold Coast! In our conversation we explore the nature of psychology, why Iris has a burning desire to help others and how she ensures her own mental health stays in check as she deals with the emotional issues of her clients. expectations, hong kong, volunteer, pressure, china, psychology, university, mental health, ambassador, bond false full 131 82bbc507-1551-41be-8fe2-6bad9f7596db Braelynn Yee For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:03:36 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Braelynn Yee, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/braelynn-yee-_BTHV4vp For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Braelynn Yee Braelynn Yee, Trevor Jackson 00:47:24 Braelynn Yee was born to a Fijian Mum and a Chinese Dad and grew up with her older brother as part of a family of four just outside the city of Nadi on the main island of Fiji. All of the Yee family were keen on sport, but it’s Braelynn who has shown the most promise as an athlete competing for her country both at home and abroad. Braelynn says she was a mischievous child, perhaps because she had so much energy she couldn’t keep still! After a few false starts at home with her studies and career she may now have hit the sweet spot. Braelynn is studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Human Resources Management at Griffith University and says she chose the Gold Coast because both the city and the university provide all the opportunity she needs to be successful as both an athlete and in her professional career. Braelynn Yee was born to a Fijian Mum and a Chinese Dad and grew up with her older brother as part of a family of four just outside the city of Nadi on the main island of Fiji. All of the Yee family were keen on sport, but it’s Braelynn who has shown the most promise as an athlete competing for her country both at home and abroad. Braelynn says she was a mischievous child, perhaps because she had so much energy she couldn’t keep still! After a few false starts at home with her studies and career she may now have hit the sweet spot. Braelynn is studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Human Resources Management at Griffith University and says she chose the Gold Coast because both the city and the university provide all the opportunity she needs to be successful as both an athlete and in her professional career. fiji, athletics, olympic games, business, human resources, university, sport, athlete, griffith false full 130 bd9afd82-ba40-480e-a309-758bf72ff9ab Arianna Menzies For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 03:47:20 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Arianna Menzies, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/arianna-menzies-5CluZJbW For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Arianna Menzies Arianna Menzies, Trevor Jackson 00:39:14 Arianna Menzies was pursuing a career as a professional dancer in New York City after training at a prestigious dance school. Then COVID hit and her world turned upside down virtually overnight. As the city went into lockdown work opportunities disappeared and Arianna struggled to pay her bills. With little prospect of work in the foreseeable future Arianna considered her options as she revised her goals. She had always planned to pursue a communications career later in life when she was no longer able to meet the physical demands as a dancer, so she decided to fast track that option by enrolling at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Since relocating to Australia she's fallen for her new home and the lifestyle it offers in a big way, and is now carving out a communications career here in the health sector, enabling Arianna to realise one of her other passions - to raise awareness of Adenomyosis, a little known or understood condition that has afflicted Arianna throughout her life. Arianna Menzies was pursuing a career as a professional dancer in New York City after training at a prestigious dance school. Then COVID hit and her world turned upside down virtually overnight. As the city went into lockdown work opportunities disappeared and Arianna struggled to pay her bills. With little prospect of work in the foreseeable future Arianna considered her options as she revised her goals. She had always planned to pursue a communications career later in life when she was no longer able to meet the physical demands as a dancer, so she decided to fast track that option by enrolling at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Since relocating to Australia she's fallen for her new home and the lifestyle it offers in a big way, and is now carving out a communications career here in the health sector, enabling Arianna to realise one of her other passions - to raise awareness of Adenomyosis, a little known or understood condition that has afflicted Arianna throughout her life. covid, dance, italy, new york, health, marketing, university, usa, communications, griffith false full 129 d27d6f0a-4752-49fb-97f3-e3309a722192 Mariam Hassan For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:08:26 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Mariam Hassan, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/mariam-hassan-2b6ZA90Y For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mariam Hassan Mariam Hassan, Trevor Jackson 00:37:02 The recent Gold Coast film festival Love Letters From Pakistan featured the finalist films from the 2021 Pakistan National Amateur Film Competition. The prize for the creators of those films was a scholarship to study at the New York Film Academy’s Gold Coast campus. The diversity of the storylines and depth of content within those films shed a new light on Pakistan, a country that has remained largely obscured to the west since its independence in the 1940’s. One of the films from that festival was an absolute standout, a stunning, magnificently shot film that took an empathetic view to what many would find an unsavoury subject. ‘The Disgustful’ explores the life of garbage collector, Shareef Maseeh, who has been cleaning the streets of Lahore for the past 35 years and takes immense pride in his work of serving his community and his country. It’s an extraordinary story full of worldly wisdom from one considered to be the lowest of the low in Pakistan society. Mariam Hassan was one of the film makers responsible for that documentary and since arriving at the New York Film Academy she’s developed a newfound personal and professional confidence with one of her current projects chosen to be screened at the recent Gold Coast Film Festival. The past 12 months on the Gold Coast have been a revelation for this young and self-confessed rebellious Pakistani film maker, who’s real journey of self-discovery and artistic expression has only just begun. The recent Gold Coast film festival Love Letters From Pakistan featured the finalist films from the 2021 Pakistan National Amateur Film Competition. The prize for the creators of those films was a scholarship to study at the New York Film Academy’s Gold Coast campus. The diversity of the storylines and depth of content within those films shed a new light on Pakistan, a country that has remained largely obscured to the west since its independence in the 1940’s. One of the films from that festival was an absolute standout, a stunning, magnificently shot film that took an empathetic view to what many would find an unsavoury subject. ‘The Disgustful’ explores the life of garbage collector, Shareef Maseeh, who has been cleaning the streets of Lahore for the past 35 years and takes immense pride in his work of serving his community and his country. It’s an extraordinary story full of worldly wisdom from one considered to be the lowest of the low in Pakistan society. Mariam Hassan was one of the film makers responsible for that documentary and since arriving at the New York Film Academy she’s developed a newfound personal and professional confidence with one of her current projects chosen to be screened at the recent Gold Coast Film Festival. The past 12 months on the Gold Coast have been a revelation for this young and self-confessed rebellious Pakistani film maker, who’s real journey of self-discovery and artistic expression has only just begun. nyfa, director, film festival, producer, film, new york film academy, writer, documentary, pakistan, scholarship false full 128 2ac5a523-2159-4ec5-9bfb-a85b2da06c8c Mercy Atukunda For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:07:55 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (mercy Atukunda, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/mercy-atukunda-OoblSKyL For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mercy Atukunda mercy Atukunda, Trevor Jackson 00:37:13 Mercy Atukunda is, by her own admission, an introverted and shy young woman who’s never travelled beyond the landlocked borders of her home country of Uganda, so the idea of jumping on a plane to start a new life overseas in a city where you don’t know a single soul is one very big leap of faith! That’s just what Mercy’s done in moving to the Gold Coast, where she’s studying a dual Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Engineering Project Management at Griffith University. Coming from a developing country like Uganda that’s been mired in controversies and corruption for decades it’s not hard to see why relocating to Australia would hold such appeal for Mercy, however it’s not just the opportunities and freedom it brings, it’s the pursuit of a career that aligns with her values, one of which is sustainability and the role engineering can play in shaping a better future for us all. It's a dream that’s already being realised with Mercy securing work at a local environmental engineering firm and consultancy. After 12 months on the Gold Coast Mercy is well and truly enamoured and entrenched in her adopted new home, one where she hopes to lay the foundations for a successful career and a new life. Mercy Atukunda is, by her own admission, an introverted and shy young woman who’s never travelled beyond the landlocked borders of her home country of Uganda, so the idea of jumping on a plane to start a new life overseas in a city where you don’t know a single soul is one very big leap of faith! That’s just what Mercy’s done in moving to the Gold Coast, where she’s studying a dual Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Engineering Project Management at Griffith University. Coming from a developing country like Uganda that’s been mired in controversies and corruption for decades it’s not hard to see why relocating to Australia would hold such appeal for Mercy, however it’s not just the opportunities and freedom it brings, it’s the pursuit of a career that aligns with her values, one of which is sustainability and the role engineering can play in shaping a better future for us all. It's a dream that’s already being realised with Mercy securing work at a local environmental engineering firm and consultancy. After 12 months on the Gold Coast Mercy is well and truly enamoured and entrenched in her adopted new home, one where she hopes to lay the foundations for a successful career and a new life. uganda, entebbe, project management, university, sustainability, masters, engineering, griffith false full 127 ae978d37-a289-4505-a905-77e9c2218fff Chris Wainwright For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Chris Wainwright Chris Wainwright, Trevor Jackson 00:45:09 Chris Wainwright has, what you might call, a considerable lived experience. In the past he’s pursued corporate law, journalism, politics, business, marketing – there’s not much that he hasn’t tried, but for various reasons nothing ever really seemed to fit. It wasn’t until he decided to pick up an English language qualification so that he could work while travelling that Chris discovered his true calling. As he worked across Europe in countries like France, Spain, Bulgaria, Poland and Romania, Chris began to encounter a broad cross section of young people who were struggling with their mental health. Chris then joined one of the UK’s largest youth charities, the Prince’s Trust, where he continued to support young people who had mental health issues. Ultimately Chris’ passion as a community worker dedicated to helping young people led him to a PhD scholarship with Griffith University, where his research is focusing on the role of mental health advocacy, and how sharing stories can help other people in their recovery. If you’ve ever wrestled with your own mental health or know someone who has, this is one podcast you don’t want to miss. Chris Wainwright has, what you might call, a considerable lived experience. In the past he’s pursued corporate law, journalism, politics, business, marketing – there’s not much that he hasn’t tried, but for various reasons nothing ever really seemed to fit. It wasn’t until he decided to pick up an English language qualification so that he could work while travelling that Chris discovered his true calling. As he worked across Europe in countries like France, Spain, Bulgaria, Poland and Romania, Chris began to encounter a broad cross section of young people who were struggling with their mental health. Chris then joined one of the UK’s largest youth charities, the Prince’s Trust, where he continued to support young people who had mental health issues. Ultimately Chris’ passion as a community worker dedicated to helping young people led him to a PhD scholarship with Griffith University, where his research is focusing on the role of mental health advocacy, and how sharing stories can help other people in their recovery. If you’ve ever wrestled with your own mental health or know someone who has, this is one podcast you don’t want to miss. community worker, law, support, england, political science, bulgaria, business, france, university, mental health, romania, spain, journalism, poland, griffith false full 126 d28262c5-2b11-4514-986d-078c1becce52 Carl Anacin For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 13:09:07 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Carl Anacin, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/carl-anacin-YpJPZxFd For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Carl Anacin Carl Anacin, Trevor Jackson 00:53:27 Carl Anacin is a man of many a talents and interests – writer, biologist, social anthropologist, psychologist, musician, cultural warrior, photographer and political scientist. He’s an academic journey man and that journey has now brought to him Griffith University as a PhD candidate researching identity, musicality and translocality of Filipino musicians in Australia. According to his Griffith University profile, Carl’s research interests include music, globalisation, migration, social media and interdisciplinary studies. He recently published a chapter entitled ‘Beyond Hedonism: Clubbing and Millennials’ in Rethinking Filipino Millennials: Alternative Perspectives on a Misunderstood Generation. There’s a lot to unpack with Carl over the course of this podcast and what transpires is an engaging, fascinating, and philosophical conversation about identity, displacement, cultural imperialism, and so much more. Carl Anacin is a man of many a talents and interests – writer, biologist, social anthropologist, psychologist, musician, cultural warrior, photographer and political scientist. He’s an academic journey man and that journey has now brought to him Griffith University as a PhD candidate researching identity, musicality and translocality of Filipino musicians in Australia. According to his Griffith University profile, Carl’s research interests include music, globalisation, migration, social media and interdisciplinary studies. He recently published a chapter entitled ‘Beyond Hedonism: Clubbing and Millennials’ in Rethinking Filipino Millennials: Alternative Perspectives on a Misunderstood Generation. There’s a lot to unpack with Carl over the course of this podcast and what transpires is an engaging, fascinating, and philosophical conversation about identity, displacement, cultural imperialism, and so much more. phd, culture, psychology, philippines, anthropology, identity, university, biology, music, griffith false full 125 8268c9dd-363a-45ff-8cef-c79bc164adc8 Jinyang Yang For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 10:30:06 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Jinyang Yang, Trevor jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/jinyang-yang-IcYz_Nob For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Jinyang Yang Jinyang Yang, Trevor jackson 00:30:40 Jinyang Yang spent the first 14 years of his life in Beijing and the world around him always seemed to be at a fast pace. Then he heard about the Gold Coast through a tutor and after exploring the city online he was thrilled by the beautiful scenery of this amazing city by the sea. The following year Jinyang enrolled at Merrimac State High School as an international student and he’s been here ever since. Since his arrival Jinyang has discovered that the Gold Coast offers so much more than he first thought – he quickly fell in love with the serenity of the city’s natural environment and as he began to settle in, Jinyang began making new friends from diverse cultural backgrounds. Now studying medicine at university, Jinyang’s Australian dream has become a reality and he’s excited by the opportunities available, to the point where he’s beginning to wonder whether he’ll ever call China his home again. As an only child, that’s not an easy call, but he has the full backing of his parents who continue to support him on his antipodean journey. Jinyang Yang spent the first 14 years of his life in Beijing and the world around him always seemed to be at a fast pace. Then he heard about the Gold Coast through a tutor and after exploring the city online he was thrilled by the beautiful scenery of this amazing city by the sea. The following year Jinyang enrolled at Merrimac State High School as an international student and he’s been here ever since. Since his arrival Jinyang has discovered that the Gold Coast offers so much more than he first thought – he quickly fell in love with the serenity of the city’s natural environment and as he began to settle in, Jinyang began making new friends from diverse cultural backgrounds. Now studying medicine at university, Jinyang’s Australian dream has become a reality and he’s excited by the opportunities available, to the point where he’s beginning to wonder whether he’ll ever call China his home again. As an only child, that’s not an easy call, but he has the full backing of his parents who continue to support him on his antipodean journey. merrimac, medicine, china, university, secondary school, beijing, ambassador, high school false full 124 d2893936-1c15-467c-9a86-efb555466eac Anita Kissi For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:39:41 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Anita Kissi, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/anita-kissi-rOwxGsW0 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Anita Kissi Anita Kissi, Trevor Jackson 00:40:53 Five years ago this month the Gold Coast hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games, drawing an international television audience of 1.5 billion people and putting our city on the world map. It was an incredibly exciting time to be on the Gold Coast – fuelled by an atmosphere of anticipation and expectation with the promise of so much possibility. It was within this environment that Anita Kissi, a Canadian of Ghanaian heritage, had come to the Gold Coast to study Law at Bond University. Anita was chosen as a Mayor’s Student Ambassador that year and with that honour came a wealth of opportunities. She became a student envoy to the Canadian Commonwealth Games team, met with a number of high ranking international delegates, and she also addressed a packed house at a city trade forum that drew the largest crowd for an official non-sporting related Games program during the event. Anita also became one of the most recognisable faces from Study Gold Coast’s diversity campaign which was launched just ahead of the Games and which culminated in the formation of a human rainbow featuring hundreds of students from around the world on the beach in front of the international media centre. Later that year Anita was all over the media again when she launched her children’s book Little Hope, Big Hope, a book now stocked by some of the leading global book retailers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble. After graduation Anita went home to Canada to commence her legal career and she returned to the Gold Coast earlier this month for a brief visit, giving us the chance to revisit her Gold Coast experience and how it shaped her life. Five years ago this month the Gold Coast hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games, drawing an international television audience of 1.5 billion people and putting our city on the world map. It was an incredibly exciting time to be on the Gold Coast – fuelled by an atmosphere of anticipation and expectation with the promise of so much possibility. It was within this environment that Anita Kissi, a Canadian of Ghanaian heritage, had come to the Gold Coast to study Law at Bond University. Anita was chosen as a Mayor’s Student Ambassador that year and with that honour came a wealth of opportunities. She became a student envoy to the Canadian Commonwealth Games team, met with a number of high ranking international delegates, and she also addressed a packed house at a city trade forum that drew the largest crowd for an official non-sporting related Games program during the event. Anita also became one of the most recognisable faces from Study Gold Coast’s diversity campaign which was launched just ahead of the Games and which culminated in the formation of a human rainbow featuring hundreds of students from around the world on the beach in front of the international media centre. Later that year Anita was all over the media again when she launched her children’s book Little Hope, Big Hope, a book now stocked by some of the leading global book retailers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble. After graduation Anita went home to Canada to commence her legal career and she returned to the Gold Coast earlier this month for a brief visit, giving us the chance to revisit her Gold Coast experience and how it shaped her life. law, toronto, diversity, university, canada, ambassador, bond, author, ghana false full 123 4abd5317-050b-4049-bc64-22aeb1daeeef Aqeedat Chishti For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:31:57 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Aqeedat Chishti, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/aqeedat-chishti-RQCnqlXi For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Aqeedat Chishti Aqeedat Chishti, Trevor Jackson 00:44:45 Aqeedat Chishti has storytelling in her veins. Her grandfather was a crime writer and poet, while her father is a well-known investigative reporter who has given his daughter firsthand experience as a journalist in the field. And while Aqedat has many varied interests including writing, singing and performing, it’s film making where Aqeedat has really turned her attention. Her film Pathani, which beautifully captures life in a rural Pakistan village through the eyes of a young girl, was chosen as a finalist in Pakistan’s National Amateur Short Film Festival. The prize was a scholarship with the New York Film Academy on the Gold Coast, a prize she shared with the 13 other competition finalists from the National Amateur Short Film Festival. For a young woman who had never travelled beyond the borders of her native land before, this Gold Coast experience has been truly transformative. Aqeedat Chishti has storytelling in her veins. Her grandfather was a crime writer and poet, while her father is a well-known investigative reporter who has given his daughter firsthand experience as a journalist in the field. And while Aqedat has many varied interests including writing, singing and performing, it’s film making where Aqeedat has really turned her attention. Her film Pathani, which beautifully captures life in a rural Pakistan village through the eyes of a young girl, was chosen as a finalist in Pakistan’s National Amateur Short Film Festival. The prize was a scholarship with the New York Film Academy on the Gold Coast, a prize she shared with the 13 other competition finalists from the National Amateur Short Film Festival. For a young woman who had never travelled beyond the borders of her native land before, this Gold Coast experience has been truly transformative. nyfa, investigation, documentary, journalist, pakistan, lahore, film maker, crime, scholarship false full 122 3022c1be-eefe-4ab2-b5bc-e0151c270206 Kateryna Dmytriieva For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:12:18 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Kateryna Dmytriieva, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/kateryna-dmytriieva-8NrP39HW For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Kateryna Dmytriieva Kateryna Dmytriieva, Trevor Jackson 00:55:24 Kateryna Dmytriieva, or just Kate as her friends know her, is an extraordinary young woman with a passion for discovery and all that the world has to offer. Up until recently Kate had lived her entire life in Odessa, the beautiful seaport on the coast of the Black Sea. Then a man named Putin decided to invade Kate’s homeland of the Ukraine and with it her life changed dramatically. As the artillery fire of the Russian Army drew ever closer to her home Kate’s days in Odessa were numbered as she sought to flee the violence. It wasn’t an easy choice, her country needed all the help they could get, but staying put was too dangerous an option and when her employer offered Kate the opportunity to escape, she decided to go, leaving friends and family behind. After securing a refugee visa from the Australian Government in just a matter of hours, Kate eventually arrived on the Gold Coast, a place that has become a sanctuary in more ways than one. Now studying a Diploma of Leadership and Management at TAFE Queensland, Kate has fallen for her adopted home big time. This is a story of courage, determination and love, but most of all it’s a story about hope, for without hope there is no tomorrow. Kateryna Dmytriieva, or just Kate as her friends know her, is an extraordinary young woman with a passion for discovery and all that the world has to offer. Up until recently Kate had lived her entire life in Odessa, the beautiful seaport on the coast of the Black Sea. Then a man named Putin decided to invade Kate’s homeland of the Ukraine and with it her life changed dramatically. As the artillery fire of the Russian Army drew ever closer to her home Kate’s days in Odessa were numbered as she sought to flee the violence. It wasn’t an easy choice, her country needed all the help they could get, but staying put was too dangerous an option and when her employer offered Kate the opportunity to escape, she decided to go, leaving friends and family behind. After securing a refugee visa from the Australian Government in just a matter of hours, Kate eventually arrived on the Gold Coast, a place that has become a sanctuary in more ways than one. Now studying a Diploma of Leadership and Management at TAFE Queensland, Kate has fallen for her adopted home big time. This is a story of courage, determination and love, but most of all it’s a story about hope, for without hope there is no tomorrow. odessa, tafe, elicos, war, refugee, ukraine, ambassador, leadership false full 121 3a08b20a-2bbe-4dba-adba-75d858ae39e4 Osama Chaudry For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:40:52 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Osama Chaudry, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/osama-chaudry-CZON1SBg For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Osama Chaudry Osama Chaudry, Trevor Jackson 00:34:45 In 2021 the Pakistan Government launched the National Amateur Short Film Festival to find their best emerging film makers and offer them a scholarship to study abroad, enhancing their knowledge and skills to bring back new ideas and ignite Pakistan’s film industry. The NASFF received more than 1100 entries from 72 universities across the country and while the students may have entered not knowing what to expect it was certainly an opportunity to be part of something special, possibly even transformational. Ultimately 14 students were chosen and a significant number of their winning films were documentaries, shining a light on a people and a country of which relatively little is known beyond their own borders and in doing so the students were able to share their culture with a wider world. Osama Chaudry was one of those winners and his film, Sasanity was an amusing take on teenage life in contemporary Pakistan, a country that is undergoing considerable change in the 21st century. Osama and his fellow winning film makers were given a 10 month scholarship to the New York Film Academy on the Gold Coast as their prize and it would appear that it has become a prize in more ways than one. In 2021 the Pakistan Government launched the National Amateur Short Film Festival to find their best emerging film makers and offer them a scholarship to study abroad, enhancing their knowledge and skills to bring back new ideas and ignite Pakistan’s film industry. The NASFF received more than 1100 entries from 72 universities across the country and while the students may have entered not knowing what to expect it was certainly an opportunity to be part of something special, possibly even transformational. Ultimately 14 students were chosen and a significant number of their winning films were documentaries, shining a light on a people and a country of which relatively little is known beyond their own borders and in doing so the students were able to share their culture with a wider world. Osama Chaudry was one of those winners and his film, Sasanity was an amusing take on teenage life in contemporary Pakistan, a country that is undergoing considerable change in the 21st century. Osama and his fellow winning film makers were given a 10 month scholarship to the New York Film Academy on the Gold Coast as their prize and it would appear that it has become a prize in more ways than one. nyfa, actor, director, culture, documentaries, film, new york film academy, pakistan, lahore, scholarship false full 120 44bc97ee-ae33-4ace-8c23-fc1d94b8de33 Wayan Sastrayana For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 02:41:44 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Wayan Sastrayana, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/wayan-sastrayana-TCUrh9BR For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wayan Sastrayana Wayan Sastrayana, Trevor Jackson 00:41:53 Wayan Sastrayana comes from the small and remote village of Demulih on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali. Wayan first came to the Gold Coast to study English at Imagine Education and then after going home again he returned to enrol for a Certificate IV in Engineering at TAFE Gold Coast’s Ashmore campus. Wayan’s experience on the Gold Coast has been truly transformative, with the once shy international student lacking in confidence later graduating to carve out his career through a number of roles before landing his dream job with local waste management company JJ Richards - but that’s not to say that there weren’t one or two mishaps along the way, as he reveals in his story. Wayan Sastrayana comes from the small and remote village of Demulih on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali. Wayan first came to the Gold Coast to study English at Imagine Education and then after going home again he returned to enrol for a Certificate IV in Engineering at TAFE Gold Coast’s Ashmore campus. Wayan’s experience on the Gold Coast has been truly transformative, with the once shy international student lacking in confidence later graduating to carve out his career through a number of roles before landing his dream job with local waste management company JJ Richards - but that’s not to say that there weren’t one or two mishaps along the way, as he reveals in his story. metal fabrication, bali, indonesia, tafe, elicos, boilermaker, imagine education, english language, vet, trade, engineering false full 119 7874f2d8-5cd3-412b-bb55-5747c30340eb Quynh Tram Tranova For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Quynh Tram Tranova Quynh Tram Tranvoa, Trevor Jackson 00:53:47 Quynh Tram was born in the Czech Republic to Vietnamese parents who had migrated there looking for better opportunities and ended up living in Karlovy Vary, a small mountain town famous for its beautiful architecture and healing hot springs. For Quynh Tram it was challenging growing up in a European country surrounded by traditional Vietnamese values and as a teenager it led to numerous clashes with her parents. It got to the point where Quynh Tram suppressed her Vietnamese heritage in an effort to fit in with her more liberal minded peers. This week Quynh Tram graduated as a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours at Griffith University and she says “One of the best things about studying psychology is that you get to know yourself in a very different way.” As it’s turned out, it’s not just the study of psychology that has changed Quynh Tram’s view of herself, but her adopted city as well. Her acceptance here has given Quynh Tram the confidence to embrace her once suppressed Vietnamese heritage as she’s immersed herself into the welcomingly diverse and multicultural lifestyle on the Gold Coast. Quynh Tram was born in the Czech Republic to Vietnamese parents who had migrated there looking for better opportunities and ended up living in Karlovy Vary, a small mountain town famous for its beautiful architecture and healing hot springs. For Quynh Tram it was challenging growing up in a European country surrounded by traditional Vietnamese values and as a teenager it led to numerous clashes with her parents. It got to the point where Quynh Tram suppressed her Vietnamese heritage in an effort to fit in with her more liberal minded peers. This week Quynh Tram graduated as a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours at Griffith University and she says “One of the best things about studying psychology is that you get to know yourself in a very different way.” As it’s turned out, it’s not just the study of psychology that has changed Quynh Tram’s view of herself, but her adopted city as well. Her acceptance here has given Quynh Tram the confidence to embrace her once suppressed Vietnamese heritage as she’s immersed herself into the welcomingly diverse and multicultural lifestyle on the Gold Coast. czech, culture, psychology, elicos, identity, university, heritage, vietnamese, homestay, ambassador, depression, griffith false full 118 9a3b41c0-1647-4eb9-8dc4-7ecedff1da0e Jenny Gunnarsson For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2022 06:00:15 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Jenny Gunnarsson, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/jenny-gunnarsson-GvAXaMvN For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Jenny Gunnarsson Jenny Gunnarsson, Trevor Jackson 00:37:05 If you were looking for a single word to describe Jenny Gunnarsson’s life it would have to be multicultural. Jenny was born in Sweden to a Swedish dad and a Taiwanese mum and after spending the early part of her life in Stockholm the family moved to Taiwan, where Jenny began to absorb a whole new range of cultural influences. Along the way Jenny developed a thirst for languages and has become a true polyglot, capable of conversing in Mandarin, Swedish, French, Italian. German and English. And now she’s studying Auslan so that she will soon be able to communicate using sign language as well. Jenny’s family moved to Australia when she was in high school and after graduation Jenny pursued her other passion of singing by completing a Bachelor of Music with Honours at the University of Queensland. But after the COVID pandemic swept the world Jenny began to question the viability of a full-time career in the arts and it was then that Jenny discovered speech pathology, which brought her to Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Up until recently speech pathology wasn’t even on her radar, but Jenny soon realised that her fascination with languages, the use of the voice as an instrument and her genuine desire to help others offered a career that would satisfy all of her interests. If you were looking for a single word to describe Jenny Gunnarsson’s life it would have to be multicultural. Jenny was born in Sweden to a Swedish dad and a Taiwanese mum and after spending the early part of her life in Stockholm the family moved to Taiwan, where Jenny began to absorb a whole new range of cultural influences. Along the way Jenny developed a thirst for languages and has become a true polyglot, capable of conversing in Mandarin, Swedish, French, Italian. German and English. And now she’s studying Auslan so that she will soon be able to communicate using sign language as well. Jenny’s family moved to Australia when she was in high school and after graduation Jenny pursued her other passion of singing by completing a Bachelor of Music with Honours at the University of Queensland. But after the COVID pandemic swept the world Jenny began to question the viability of a full-time career in the arts and it was then that Jenny discovered speech pathology, which brought her to Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Up until recently speech pathology wasn’t even on her radar, but Jenny soon realised that her fascination with languages, the use of the voice as an instrument and her genuine desire to help others offered a career that would satisfy all of her interests. speech pathology, university, sweden, taiwan, polyglot, languages, music, griffith false full 117 8b1d8761-a643-434e-8be7-9c31786c8cd1 Mrisha Upadhyay For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mrisha Upadhyay Mrisha Upadhyay, Trevor Jackson 00:42:45 Mrisha Upadhyay is from Kathmandu and enjoyed a carefree early childhood until her parents enrolled her into a new school within the walls of the Indian Embassy in Nepal, where Mrisha became an introvert in what she felt was an oppressive environment. It wasn’t until Mrisha went to college that she finally gained the self-confidence to ignore the competitive pressures of succeeding academically and she began to enjoy life for all the opportunities that it offered. It was at college where Mrisha pursued her keen interest in information technology, and while coding isn’t her thing and Mrisha says she’s certainly no geek, for her it’s all about the user experience, and that’s what brought her to the Gold Coast to study a Masters in IT at Southern Cross University. Mrisha says she was inspired to share her experience as an international student after discovering the stories of students from different backgrounds on Tomorrow Is Mine. She says that listening to them motivated her in many ways, and she wanted to be a part of it. Mrisha feels that if she can share her experience of succeeding on her own terms, then other students might be motivated to make a change in themselves as she did. Mrisha Upadhyay is from Kathmandu and enjoyed a carefree early childhood until her parents enrolled her into a new school within the walls of the Indian Embassy in Nepal, where Mrisha became an introvert in what she felt was an oppressive environment. It wasn’t until Mrisha went to college that she finally gained the self-confidence to ignore the competitive pressures of succeeding academically and she began to enjoy life for all the opportunities that it offered. It was at college where Mrisha pursued her keen interest in information technology, and while coding isn’t her thing and Mrisha says she’s certainly no geek, for her it’s all about the user experience, and that’s what brought her to the Gold Coast to study a Masters in IT at Southern Cross University. Mrisha says she was inspired to share her experience as an international student after discovering the stories of students from different backgrounds on Tomorrow Is Mine. She says that listening to them motivated her in many ways, and she wanted to be a part of it. Mrisha feels that if she can share her experience of succeeding on her own terms, then other students might be motivated to make a change in themselves as she did. kathmandu, southern cross, university, information technology, masters, nepal, it false full 116 4a257c2a-caae-4bc1-a314-04070b009a75 Made Handijaya Dewantara For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:51:49 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Made Handijaya Dewantara, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/made-handijaya-dewantara-4kXvjiSL For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Made Handijaya Dewantara Made Handijaya Dewantara, Trevor Jackson 00:45:34 Made Handijaya Dewantara is from one of the most popular and desirable tourism destinations in the world, the beautiful island of Bali and tourism is his chosen career path. Made’s wife is also pursuing a career in tourism, having commenced her PhD at Griffith University in 2019. Twelve months later Made was all set to follow in his wife’s footsteps until a certain global pandemic closed the international borders, leaving Made stuck at home in Bali with their young daughter. They remained separated for two long years, until the borders finally reopened and Made was one of the first Indonesian students to arrive on the Gold Coast. Needless to say, it was quite the reunion. Now ensconced in his own PhD at Griffith, Made is loving his study experience in Australia’s tourism capital of the Gold Coast. Made loves the warmth of the people, the proximity to nature and the exceptionally high standard of education offered here. More than anything, he’s excited by the untapped potential for tourism and business prospects between our two countries. Made Handijaya Dewantara is from one of the most popular and desirable tourism destinations in the world, the beautiful island of Bali and tourism is his chosen career path. Made’s wife is also pursuing a career in tourism, having commenced her PhD at Griffith University in 2019. Twelve months later Made was all set to follow in his wife’s footsteps until a certain global pandemic closed the international borders, leaving Made stuck at home in Bali with their young daughter. They remained separated for two long years, until the borders finally reopened and Made was one of the first Indonesian students to arrive on the Gold Coast. Needless to say, it was quite the reunion. Now ensconced in his own PhD at Griffith, Made is loving his study experience in Australia’s tourism capital of the Gold Coast. Made loves the warmth of the people, the proximity to nature and the exceptionally high standard of education offered here. More than anything, he’s excited by the untapped potential for tourism and business prospects between our two countries. bali, pandemic, phd, indonesia, business, university, tourism, griffith false full 115 969afe21-5f6a-44d0-b085-803b029b8afd David Quintero Rodriguez For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:29:46 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (David Quintero Rodriguez, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/david-quintero-rodriguez-3WwBciRl For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> David Quintero Rodriguez David Quintero Rodriguez, Trevor Jackson 00:47:39 David Alexander Quintero Rodriguez never intended to stay in Australia. He left his well-paid finance job in Colombia to study English on the Gold Coast in the knowledge that in gaining bilingual skills it would greatly improve his chances of advancing his career back home or indeed just about anywhere in the world. But David fell for the charms of his new study destination with its laid-back culture, near perfect climate and enviable lifestyle. Suddenly six months of studying English here wasn’t enough, so David extended his stay and soon realised that he wanted to make the Gold Coast his home. David enrolled in a series of courses through Australian Pacific College – marketing and communications, graphic design and social media marketing – all of them offering opportunities to gain real world experience while he studied. In the midst of all that David also fell in love here too after meeting another Colombian who was studying on the Gold Coast. This girl not only came from the same city as David, but she actually worked for the same employer, in the same building, and on the same floor, yet they never met until they both travelled halfway across the world to pursue their dreams on the Gold Coast. Yes, this is a love story, but so much more as well. David Alexander Quintero Rodriguez never intended to stay in Australia. He left his well-paid finance job in Colombia to study English on the Gold Coast in the knowledge that in gaining bilingual skills it would greatly improve his chances of advancing his career back home or indeed just about anywhere in the world. But David fell for the charms of his new study destination with its laid-back culture, near perfect climate and enviable lifestyle. Suddenly six months of studying English here wasn’t enough, so David extended his stay and soon realised that he wanted to make the Gold Coast his home. David enrolled in a series of courses through Australian Pacific College – marketing and communications, graphic design and social media marketing – all of them offering opportunities to gain real world experience while he studied. In the midst of all that David also fell in love here too after meeting another Colombian who was studying on the Gold Coast. This girl not only came from the same city as David, but she actually worked for the same employer, in the same building, and on the same floor, yet they never met until they both travelled halfway across the world to pursue their dreams on the Gold Coast. Yes, this is a love story, but so much more as well. graphic design, finance, elicos, marketing, banking, english language, colombia, social media, australian pacific college, bogota false full 114 b2fc9d97-8345-41ad-b6d0-288f7baa03b3 Episode 100! For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:09:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Kelly Lizarazo, Indra Chaudhary, Vinaya wate, Made Dewantara, Cynthia Chen, Molly Tranova, Luisa Coelho Pinheiro, Twisha Bokhoree, Kaiza Bertha Namuli, Devasehnan Archunan, Mikhail Eremeev, Jazmina Tarmidi, Dhruv Padmakumar, Trevor Jackson, Nikol Slynkova, Weiwei Zhang) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-100-ZmBaJ2I6 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Episode 100! Kelly Lizarazo, Indra Chaudhary, Vinaya wate, Made Dewantara, Cynthia Chen, Molly Tranova, Luisa Coelho Pinheiro, Twisha Bokhoree, Kaiza Bertha Namuli, Devasehnan Archunan, Mikhail Eremeev, Jazmina Tarmidi, Dhruv Padmakumar, Trevor Jackson, Nikol Slynkova, Weiwei Zhang 00:29:50 It was just over 2 years ago when we started this podcast and we could never have envisaged that we would have made it to 100 episodes! But here we are. Wow! Tomorrow Is Mine has been heard all over the world and we’ve been blown away by the wonderful feedback and how warmly this podcast has been received, so a very big thank you for your support and encouragement, but most of all thank you to the 99 students who have been so open about their experiences and been so willing to share the stories of their lives – we're humbled by your generosity of spirit. We wanted to do something special and a little different to mark the milestone of the 100th show, so we went to the Australian International Education Conference which was held on the Gold Coast and spoke to a number of students who were there. You may recognise some of the voices of these students, because they’ve previously appeared on Tomorrow Is Mine, others we'd just met for the first time. Tomorrow is Mine is about the custodians of our future, so we asked the the students what they believe to be the biggest issue we‘re currently facing in the world today and how they plan to make the world a better place. Some of their answers may surprise you. It was just over 2 years ago when we started this podcast and we could never have envisaged that we would have made it to 100 episodes! But here we are. Wow! Tomorrow Is Mine has been heard all over the world and we’ve been blown away by the wonderful feedback and how warmly this podcast has been received, so a very big thank you for your support and encouragement, but most of all thank you to the 99 students who have been so open about their experiences and been so willing to share the stories of their lives – we're humbled by your generosity of spirit. We wanted to do something special and a little different to mark the milestone of the 100th show, so we went to the Australian International Education Conference which was held on the Gold Coast and spoke to a number of students who were there. You may recognise some of the voices of these students, because they’ve previously appeared on Tomorrow Is Mine, others we'd just met for the first time. Tomorrow is Mine is about the custodians of our future, so we asked the the students what they believe to be the biggest issue we‘re currently facing in the world today and how they plan to make the world a better place. Some of their answers may surprise you. pollution, support, education, mental heealth, food security, future, lgbtiq, social media, climate change, self image, milestone false full 113 52c6c598-1e5e-4418-8c36-cdf9212fa2c2 Huxley Peckham For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Huxley Peckham Huxley Peckham, Trevor Jackson 00:34:17 Huxley Peckham is a travelling journeyman of learning, having studied at three South East Queensland universities – the latest is Griffith University, where he’s studying a double degree in business and engineering. Looking at Huxley’s combined learning and working experience, it’s a veritable melting pot of ingredients that includes mechatronics, software, mechanical engineering, crypto currencies, blockchain, IT technician - even sales and marketing, however it’s the world of technology where Huxley’s real interest lies. He’s excited by the potential of AI and how it can help make humans more resilient, but as always with technological advancements there’s often an air of suspicion for the majority who tread with some trepidation in this brave and uncertain new world. In this episode we ponder the potential of technology and the increasing role that it plays in our lives, exploring philosophical questions, such as: How much of our personal identity should we relinquish in cyberspace? How do you know you can really trust someone when making a personal transaction? What is the next evolution of the web? And should technological oligarchs control social media platforms like Elon Musk is attempting to do with Twitter? Huxley Peckham is a travelling journeyman of learning, having studied at three South East Queensland universities – the latest is Griffith University, where he’s studying a double degree in business and engineering. Looking at Huxley’s combined learning and working experience, it’s a veritable melting pot of ingredients that includes mechatronics, software, mechanical engineering, crypto currencies, blockchain, IT technician - even sales and marketing, however it’s the world of technology where Huxley’s real interest lies. He’s excited by the potential of AI and how it can help make humans more resilient, but as always with technological advancements there’s often an air of suspicion for the majority who tread with some trepidation in this brave and uncertain new world. In this episode we ponder the potential of technology and the increasing role that it plays in our lives, exploring philosophical questions, such as: How much of our personal identity should we relinquish in cyberspace? How do you know you can really trust someone when making a personal transaction? What is the next evolution of the web? And should technological oligarchs control social media platforms like Elon Musk is attempting to do with Twitter? ai, business, blockchain, crypto currencies, university, mechatronics, it, engineering, griffith false full 112 a36525fd-d557-4afd-bf21-8f9cac6000cf Sujin Kim Episode Notes

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]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:32:59 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Sujin Kim, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/sujin-kim-PxTaEWVk Episode Notes

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]]> Sujin Kim Sujin Kim, Trevor Jackson 00:44:56 Sujin Kim is from Busan, a beautiful city in the south-eastern part of South Korea and she grew up following what she describes as a typical Korean template for life. You graduate from school, you go straight to university, you build a career, get married, have kids… the whole shebang. And while that template may not differ a lot from many people’s idea of a life journey in modern, civilised societies, Sujin says that it was the competitiveness driving the achievement of those goals and people’s expectations that began to trouble her. Just before she completed her Business Administration Degree in South Korea Sujin left it all behind to live in Canada for a year. It was an experience that would totally change her outlook on life. Now studying a Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction at TAFE while plying her trade at the luxury yacht manufacturer Riviera on the Gold Coast, Sujin’s situation is so far removed from the corporate life she was once destined for in South Korea that it would defy comprehension from many of her peers back home. But it’s here, immersed in the beautiful natural environment on the Gold Coast, where Sujin has found true happiness. Sujin Kim is from Busan, a beautiful city in the south-eastern part of South Korea and she grew up following what she describes as a typical Korean template for life. You graduate from school, you go straight to university, you build a career, get married, have kids… the whole shebang. And while that template may not differ a lot from many people’s idea of a life journey in modern, civilised societies, Sujin says that it was the competitiveness driving the achievement of those goals and people’s expectations that began to trouble her. Just before she completed her Business Administration Degree in South Korea Sujin left it all behind to live in Canada for a year. It was an experience that would totally change her outlook on life. Now studying a Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction at TAFE while plying her trade at the luxury yacht manufacturer Riviera on the Gold Coast, Sujin’s situation is so far removed from the corporate life she was once destined for in South Korea that it would defy comprehension from many of her peers back home. But it’s here, immersed in the beautiful natural environment on the Gold Coast, where Sujin has found true happiness. luxury, south korea, calgary, riviera, construction, marine craft, tafe, new zealand, business administration, yacht, canada, busan false full 111 ba83e220-410a-4cb4-a385-4d2b38d4f3a7 Ben Fein For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:54:14 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Ben Fein, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/ben-fein-Gfmjh507 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Ben Fein Ben Fein, Trevor Jackson 00:56:59 Ben Fein grew up near the picturesque city of Heidelberg in Germany. Despite not being academically inclined at school, Ben obtained an economics degree while working for a large chemical company, rising through the corporate ranks where he had it all – a secure, well paid job, a beautiful girlfriend, a nice apartment – you name it. But it wasn’t enough. Ben was deeply unsatisfied with the demands of the 9 to 5 routine and everything that went with it, and with his 30th birthday approaching he decided to give it all away to discover the world. It’s said that life is a journey, not a destination. For Ben, the last 7 years have been a transformation, exploring something like 50 countries as they opened up his mind to new cultures, new experiences and new opportunities that he could never have imagined in his former life. When COVID began to spread across the globe early in 2020, Ben was living on the Gold Coast, a city he regards as his second home, and with travel now off the agenda he decided to further his formal education by gaining qualifications in fitness, followed by a Diploma in Mental Health at TAFE Queensland. During this period Ben also launched the Unpopular People website and podcast with his wife Elisa, a venture that is building a global network of interconnected people within a virtual community that’s looking to reshape the world through the sharing of their experiences and ideas. Ben Fein grew up near the picturesque city of Heidelberg in Germany. Despite not being academically inclined at school, Ben obtained an economics degree while working for a large chemical company, rising through the corporate ranks where he had it all – a secure, well paid job, a beautiful girlfriend, a nice apartment – you name it. But it wasn’t enough. Ben was deeply unsatisfied with the demands of the 9 to 5 routine and everything that went with it, and with his 30th birthday approaching he decided to give it all away to discover the world. It’s said that life is a journey, not a destination. For Ben, the last 7 years have been a transformation, exploring something like 50 countries as they opened up his mind to new cultures, new experiences and new opportunities that he could never have imagined in his former life. When COVID began to spread across the globe early in 2020, Ben was living on the Gold Coast, a city he regards as his second home, and with travel now off the agenda he decided to further his formal education by gaining qualifications in fitness, followed by a Diploma in Mental Health at TAFE Queensland. During this period Ben also launched the Unpopular People website and podcast with his wife Elisa, a venture that is building a global network of interconnected people within a virtual community that’s looking to reshape the world through the sharing of their experiences and ideas. economics, germany, well-being, musician, fitness, sustainable living, tafe, new zealand, management, mental health, travel, podcast false full 110 16f8f699-373a-494c-b9da-3a5c47bfff86 Kelly Lizarazo Pimiento For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Kelly Lizarazo Pimiento Kelly Lizarazo Pimiento, Trevor Jackson 00:42:35 Kelly Lizarazo Pimiento comes from the beautiful and historic seaside city of Santa Marta in Colombia and has now taken up residence as a student in the beautifully modern seaside city of the Gold Coast in Australia. Coming from a humble background Kelly says the best gift her parents could have given her was an education, although coming half-way across the world to get it wasn’t quite what they had in mind. When Kelly first arrived on the Gold Coast she studied English at Envirotech Education and has since enrolled at Charlton Brown, where she is studying for a Diploma in Community Service. Prior to landing in Australia Kelly had travelled extensively throughout South America, a bold and potentially dangerous prospect for a young woman exploring that continent on her own. Clearly, her quiet disposition hides an adventurous spirit and as we soon discovered there was far more to her story. Kelly Lizarazo Pimiento comes from the beautiful and historic seaside city of Santa Marta in Colombia and has now taken up residence as a student in the beautifully modern seaside city of the Gold Coast in Australia. Coming from a humble background Kelly says the best gift her parents could have given her was an education, although coming half-way across the world to get it wasn’t quite what they had in mind. When Kelly first arrived on the Gold Coast she studied English at Envirotech Education and has since enrolled at Charlton Brown, where she is studying for a Diploma in Community Service. Prior to landing in Australia Kelly had travelled extensively throughout South America, a bold and potentially dangerous prospect for a young woman exploring that continent on her own. Clearly, her quiet disposition hides an adventurous spirit and as we soon discovered there was far more to her story. volunteer, south america, community service, santa marta, envirotech, elicos, charlton brown, aged care, colombia, travel, ambassador, nursing, depression false full 109 577988bb-fbe3-4067-b3bf-83170836b232 Mekhala Egodawele For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Mekhala Egodawele, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/mekhala-egodawele-3WI_zcUh For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mekhala Egodawele Mekhala Egodawele, Trevor Jackson 00:43:20 Mekhala Egodawele never envisaged leaving her home city of Kandi in Sri Lanka where she once felt she had everything she ever needed. But after gaining her Honours in Computation and Management at a local university and working for a few years in academia there Mekhala felt that she needed to spread her wings in order to advance her career prospects. She began to entertain the idea of furthering her studies as an international student and was drawn to Southern Cross University to study a research Masters in Business Information Systems, focusing on digital business strategies for small to medium enterprises with limited resources – not an easy area of study when you consider that technology changes so rapidly. Mekhala was one of the new influx of international students to arrive on the Gold Coast after Australia’s borders opened late last year, and while she’s only been here for six months she’s managed to invest an incredible amount of her time in volunteering, a pursuit she finds rewarding not only because it gives something back while providing a deeper understanding of the local community, but also because in Mekahala’s words ‘it just feels good’. Mekhala Egodawele never envisaged leaving her home city of Kandi in Sri Lanka where she once felt she had everything she ever needed. But after gaining her Honours in Computation and Management at a local university and working for a few years in academia there Mekhala felt that she needed to spread her wings in order to advance her career prospects. She began to entertain the idea of furthering her studies as an international student and was drawn to Southern Cross University to study a research Masters in Business Information Systems, focusing on digital business strategies for small to medium enterprises with limited resources – not an easy area of study when you consider that technology changes so rapidly. Mekhala was one of the new influx of international students to arrive on the Gold Coast after Australia’s borders opened late last year, and while she’s only been here for six months she’s managed to invest an incredible amount of her time in volunteering, a pursuit she finds rewarding not only because it gives something back while providing a deeper understanding of the local community, but also because in Mekahala’s words ‘it just feels good’. volunteering, research, strategy, business, southern cross, digitalisation, university, masters, kandi, sri lanka false full 108 3dc8385c-f9e3-4441-a2ce-43295dfef7d0 Carmen Ng For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2022 00:54:33 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Carmen Ng, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/carmen-ng-WS4Omep2 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Carmen Ng Carmen Ng, Trevor Jackson 00:41:32 Carmen Ng is a young woman of many talents and interests – you might say too many! Visual arts, media, research, nutrition, physiotherapy, teaching, architecture, interior design, product development… with a veritable smorgasbord of options settling on just one path for a career can be an incredibly difficult choice. Carmen has also travelled to many countries across the globe throughout her life, but when it came to her destination of preference as an international student there was really only one country where Carmen wanted to study – Australia. Getting here from Canada with borders closed during a global pandemic wasn’t easy, but now that she’s here studying a Masters Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Bond University Carmen knows that she’s made the right choice, in the right place and at the right time. Carmen Ng is a young woman of many talents and interests – you might say too many! Visual arts, media, research, nutrition, physiotherapy, teaching, architecture, interior design, product development… with a veritable smorgasbord of options settling on just one path for a career can be an incredibly difficult choice. Carmen has also travelled to many countries across the globe throughout her life, but when it came to her destination of preference as an international student there was really only one country where Carmen wanted to study – Australia. Getting here from Canada with borders closed during a global pandemic wasn’t easy, but now that she’s here studying a Masters Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Bond University Carmen knows that she’s made the right choice, in the right place and at the right time. nutrition, hong kong, volunteer, degree, toronto, university, canada, travel, dietetics, masters, bond false full 107 abb7fc77-8316-45dd-bf9a-c9665ebe40f4 Vicky Suzuki For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:18:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Vicky Suzuki, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/vicky-suzuki-OFgiuM9h For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Vicky Suzuki Vicky Suzuki, Trevor Jackson 00:44:25 Victoria Rodrigeuro Yamauti Suzuki has a rich cultural heritage with Italian and Japanese origins, but her own life journey is even more colourful. Vicky and her brother were raised in Brazil by their mum with limited financial means. Money was so tight for Vicky’s family that she began working at the age of eleven, holding numerous jobs until she completed high school. When her elder brother dropped out of university because he couldn’t afford the fees and with minimal prospects in Brazil, Vicky and her brother took up an invitation to live and work in Japan. It was an experience the naïve travellers weren’t really prepared for, but the years of working long and demanding hours began to pay off for Vicky when she got the opportunity to pursue her dream of tertiary study on the Gold Coast. Vicky enrolled at Southern Cross University to study a Diploma of Business, then a Bachelor of IT and her academic dedication was recognised when Vicky was awarded Southern Cross University’s Alumnus of the Year in 2018. Now working as developer for Coding Labs on the Gold Coast Vicky couldn’t be happier, as she says: “If you told me when I was a kid that I was going to be here doing what I’m doing now, I would never have believed it.” Victoria Rodrigeuro Yamauti Suzuki has a rich cultural heritage with Italian and Japanese origins, but her own life journey is even more colourful. Vicky and her brother were raised in Brazil by their mum with limited financial means. Money was so tight for Vicky’s family that she began working at the age of eleven, holding numerous jobs until she completed high school. When her elder brother dropped out of university because he couldn’t afford the fees and with minimal prospects in Brazil, Vicky and her brother took up an invitation to live and work in Japan. It was an experience the naïve travellers weren’t really prepared for, but the years of working long and demanding hours began to pay off for Vicky when she got the opportunity to pursue her dream of tertiary study on the Gold Coast. Vicky enrolled at Southern Cross University to study a Diploma of Business, then a Bachelor of IT and her academic dedication was recognised when Vicky was awarded Southern Cross University’s Alumnus of the Year in 2018. Now working as developer for Coding Labs on the Gold Coast Vicky couldn’t be happier, as she says: “If you told me when I was a kid that I was going to be here doing what I’m doing now, I would never have believed it.” japan, brazil, degree, business, software, gaming, southern cross, developer, university, diploma, games, it false full 106 63c2bdcd-6251-4292-9437-5c1d438941bb Ayodhya Wathuge For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2022 02:26:32 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Ayodhya Wathuge) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/ayodoya-wathuge-PJakfdZr For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Ayodhya Wathuge Trevor Jackson, Ayodhya Wathuge 00:36:06 What exactly is 'Green IT’? How environmentally sustainable can technology be? In one sense digital technology is great because it reduces our reliance on consumables like paper, but then you have to counter that with the natural resources required to build digital hardware and our energy consumption when using that technology. Ayodhya Wathuge is researching Green IT for her PhD at Southern Cross University to find out how it can improve our prospects of creating a more sustainable world. If you've ever wondered how damaging the simple act of sending an email or opening a web page can be in terms of your carbon footprint then join our discussion as this young Sri Lankan woman with a passion for the planet seeks to create a greener digital future. What exactly is 'Green IT’? How environmentally sustainable can technology be? In one sense digital technology is great because it reduces our reliance on consumables like paper, but then you have to counter that with the natural resources required to build digital hardware and our energy consumption when using that technology. Ayodhya Wathuge is researching Green IT for her PhD at Southern Cross University to find out how it can improve our prospects of creating a more sustainable world. If you've ever wondered how damaging the simple act of sending an email or opening a web page can be in terms of your carbon footprint then join our discussion as this young Sri Lankan woman with a passion for the planet seeks to create a greener digital future. phd, green it, information systems, southern cross, management, future, university, sustainability, computer science, sri lanka, it, digital false full 105 70aed080-9e46-433d-85c0-f8153e412978 Nico Hein For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2022 03:25:16 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Nico Hein, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/nico-hein-NjXHVa1h For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Nico Hein Nico Hein, Trevor Jackson 00:39:40 Nico Hein hails from Berlin and by his own admission wasn’t leading an adventurous life. As a teenager Nico spent three years of his life gaming without doing much of anything else. He became obese and was leading a very unhealthy existence. One day Nico decided that he’d had enough of his non-productive state and he started to clean up his act. He went to the gym, lost 25kg in weight and he set out to explore what the world had to offer. One minute Nico was nightclubbing his way through Berlin’s bars and dance floors, the next he was working in the gold fields in Australia's outback, trekking across uncharted terrain within a culture that was so foreign to him he may as well have been walking on the moon. After a few years of battling the dust and the heat of some of Western Australia’s remote regions Nico landed on the Gold Coast, embracing its idyllic climate and all that the city had to offer as he enrolled at TAFE to study Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology. It’s been quite the adventure since Nico left Berlin and for him the journey has only just begun. Nico Hein hails from Berlin and by his own admission wasn’t leading an adventurous life. As a teenager Nico spent three years of his life gaming without doing much of anything else. He became obese and was leading a very unhealthy existence. One day Nico decided that he’d had enough of his non-productive state and he started to clean up his act. He went to the gym, lost 25kg in weight and he set out to explore what the world had to offer. One minute Nico was nightclubbing his way through Berlin’s bars and dance floors, the next he was working in the gold fields in Australia's outback, trekking across uncharted terrain within a culture that was so foreign to him he may as well have been walking on the moon. After a few years of battling the dust and the heat of some of Western Australia’s remote regions Nico landed on the Gold Coast, embracing its idyllic climate and all that the city had to offer as he enrolled at TAFE to study Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology. It’s been quite the adventure since Nico left Berlin and for him the journey has only just begun. agriculture, germany, mining, tafe, farming, technology, outback, trade, berlin, hypnotherapy false full 104 3ce3d553-3014-4aeb-9da9-e096c4646163 Enoch Onamusi For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:33:55 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Enoch Onamusi, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/enoch-onamusi-91LPqxhj For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Enoch Onamusi Enoch Onamusi, Trevor Jackson 00:51:00 Gilmour Space Technologies is a Gold Coast company founded by brothers James and Adam Gilmour that’s pioneering new and innovative hybrid rocket propulsion systems that will offer low cost satellite capabilities for space. The company has been growing at an exponential rate with many local graduates coming on board as they take up the opportunities in this exciting industry. One of those graduates is Enoch Onamusi. Enoch has been ahead of the game academically ever since his mother enrolled him at school well below the usual age, allowing Enoch to graduate from high school sooner and enrol at Griffith University at the tender age of 16. Enoch’s rise to academic prominence is all the more extraordinary when you consider that he was born in Nigeria and raised in Papua and New Guinea, not exactly hotbeds for opportunity, let alone someone hungry to learn all that they can about technology. Originally Enoch planned to study quantum mechanics and while his path to study information technology at Griffith wasn’t his original plan, his employment with Gilmour Space Technologies since graduating has opened up a world, if not a universe, of incredible career opportunities. There’s a saying that whenever we face an apparent insurmountable task that 'it’s not rocket science', well in the case of Enoch Onamusi that’s exactly what it is and more to the point, he’s making the seemingly impossible suddenly very plausible. Gilmour Space Technologies is a Gold Coast company founded by brothers James and Adam Gilmour that’s pioneering new and innovative hybrid rocket propulsion systems that will offer low cost satellite capabilities for space. The company has been growing at an exponential rate with many local graduates coming on board as they take up the opportunities in this exciting industry. One of those graduates is Enoch Onamusi. Enoch has been ahead of the game academically ever since his mother enrolled him at school well below the usual age, allowing Enoch to graduate from high school sooner and enrol at Griffith University at the tender age of 16. Enoch’s rise to academic prominence is all the more extraordinary when you consider that he was born in Nigeria and raised in Papua and New Guinea, not exactly hotbeds for opportunity, let alone someone hungry to learn all that they can about technology. Originally Enoch planned to study quantum mechanics and while his path to study information technology at Griffith wasn’t his original plan, his employment with Gilmour Space Technologies since graduating has opened up a world, if not a universe, of incredible career opportunities. There’s a saying that whenever we face an apparent insurmountable task that 'it’s not rocket science', well in the case of Enoch Onamusi that’s exactly what it is and more to the point, he’s making the seemingly impossible suddenly very plausible. nigeria, papua and new guinea, space, quantun, gilmour, science, university, technology, satellite, rocket, mechanics, griffith false full 103 3fff5281-35cd-4f99-917e-e190a3ca5089 Bruna De Oliveira Dolenc For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:59:06 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Bruna De Oliveira Dolenc, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/bruna-de-oliveira-dolenc-SBhDWIN6 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Bruna De Oliveira Dolenc Bruna De Oliveira Dolenc, Trevor Jackson 00:39:46 What does it mean to be an artist? The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines an artist as a person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music or writing) using conscious skill and creative imagination. But does that really articulate what the core of an artist is? I doubt that Bruna De Oliveira Dolenc would agree. Bruna is a young Brazilian woman who comes from a long line of artists in her family, going back at least as far as her great grandmother. Through those successive generations each of those women has demonstrated their own artistic skills from knitting to painting hand-made toys and crafting to oil painting on canvas. For Bruna being an artist is so much more than that. It’s about embracing everything that you do in your life. It’s about following your heart and doing what’s right for you. In Bruna’s words the real artist is the one that makes their own life a masterpiece. Bruna is currently creating a new personal masterpiece, having moved to Australia to study English at The Language Academy on the Gold Coast. Here, Bruna sees a world of endless possibilities and experiences, limited only by her imagination. What does it mean to be an artist? The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines an artist as a person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music or writing) using conscious skill and creative imagination. But does that really articulate what the core of an artist is? I doubt that Bruna De Oliveira Dolenc would agree. Bruna is a young Brazilian woman who comes from a long line of artists in her family, going back at least as far as her great grandmother. Through those successive generations each of those women has demonstrated their own artistic skills from knitting to painting hand-made toys and crafting to oil painting on canvas. For Bruna being an artist is so much more than that. It’s about embracing everything that you do in your life. It’s about following your heart and doing what’s right for you. In Bruna’s words the real artist is the one that makes their own life a masterpiece. Bruna is currently creating a new personal masterpiece, having moved to Australia to study English at The Language Academy on the Gold Coast. Here, Bruna sees a world of endless possibilities and experiences, limited only by her imagination. art, brazil, puc, pontifical university campinas, visual art, elicos, campinas, the language academy, artist false full 102 1ad16ef8-5572-4043-a4fe-03613c7c114a Eleni Pinelopi Tsolakidou For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:58:01 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Eleni-Pinelopi Tsolakidou, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/eleni-pinelopi-tsolakidou-KRRuf_RL For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Eleni Pinelopi Tsolakidou Eleni-Pinelopi Tsolakidou, Trevor Jackson 00:37:04 Eleni-Pinelopi Tsolakidou was born in Greece and lived there until she was eight years old, before her family emigrated to Australia. Despite still being very young when she left her native homeland Penny has many fond and vivid memories of Greece – from forest adventures with her grandparents to singing Christmas carols in the snow. Penny is immensely proud of her heritage, not only the history of Greece, but also the cultural traditions like Greek dancing, which she teaches in her spare time. Now in her fourth-year of Dentistry at Griffith University, Penny says she chose to study dentistry because she’s passionate about health and helping people and has come to realise that dentistry is so much more than just that, it’s about building trust with every patient and developing a desire to genuinely help them. Eleni-Pinelopi Tsolakidou was born in Greece and lived there until she was eight years old, before her family emigrated to Australia. Despite still being very young when she left her native homeland Penny has many fond and vivid memories of Greece – from forest adventures with her grandparents to singing Christmas carols in the snow. Penny is immensely proud of her heritage, not only the history of Greece, but also the cultural traditions like Greek dancing, which she teaches in her spare time. Now in her fourth-year of Dentistry at Griffith University, Penny says she chose to study dentistry because she’s passionate about health and helping people and has come to realise that dentistry is so much more than just that, it’s about building trust with every patient and developing a desire to genuinely help them. culture, dentistry, greece, paleontology, health, university, heritage, griffith false full 101 f6420548-d6d3-45da-ab20-a1ed7cd95ac1 Masooma Damarda For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:59:12 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Masooma Damarda) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/masooma-damarda-fI6_VFyV For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Masooma Damarda Trevor Jackson, Masooma Damarda 00:31:06 Masooma Damarda was born in Afghanistan and left the country with her family when she was still a baby to live in Pakistan, before relocating to Australia when she was 12. Coming from a conservative Muslim background where women rarely attain higher education qualifications can still be problematic even in a liberal western country like Australia when your movements are viewed through the lens of cultural expectations within your community. As such, Masooma's decision to leave home to live away from her family in another city is literally a massive leap of faith for a young Muslim woman, let alone doing so to pursue an education. Yet here she is, on the Gold Coast, studying Criminology at Griffith University. To say that Masooma is a trailblazer is putting it mildly, she’s not only going where no other female member of her considerably large family has gone before, but she's also the first person in her family to attend university. Masooma hopes that pursuing her dream will not only further the cause for gender equality in her culture, but will also inspire others to follow in her footsteps. Masooma Damarda was born in Afghanistan and left the country with her family when she was still a baby to live in Pakistan, before relocating to Australia when she was 12. Coming from a conservative Muslim background where women rarely attain higher education qualifications can still be problematic even in a liberal western country like Australia when your movements are viewed through the lens of cultural expectations within your community. As such, Masooma's decision to leave home to live away from her family in another city is literally a massive leap of faith for a young Muslim woman, let alone doing so to pursue an education. Yet here she is, on the Gold Coast, studying Criminology at Griffith University. To say that Masooma is a trailblazer is putting it mildly, she’s not only going where no other female member of her considerably large family has gone before, but she's also the first person in her family to attend university. Masooma hopes that pursuing her dream will not only further the cause for gender equality in her culture, but will also inspire others to follow in her footsteps. equality, afghanistan, university, criminology, muslim, pakistan, griffith false full 100 686721ea-fcb5-4a04-8c17-1a6b650dc274 Wynnr De Castro For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:51:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Wynnr De Castro) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/wynnr-de-castro-2R0h7GNc For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wynnr De Castro Trevor Jackson, Wynnr De Castro 00:40:08 If you’ve ever felt an overbearing weight of responsibility on your shoulders from the expectation of others, you’ll certainly relate to Wynnr De Castro. Wynnr was born in the Philippines to parents who came from a poor background and lived by an ethos of hard work. With his father now a doctor the expectations on Wynnr to excel academically and follow a similar pursuit were high, but as he struggled to come to terms with the unrelenting pressure, Wynnr fell into a deep depression during his high school years. It was a hard road, but ultimately Wynnr was able to overcome his depression and is now studying Medicine at Bond University, where he says he’s the happiest he’s ever been in his life. This is a story of how he turned the bleakest period of his existence into a fulfilling personal mission and how he hopes to be able to make a difference to the lives of others as a medical professional. If you’ve ever felt an overbearing weight of responsibility on your shoulders from the expectation of others, you’ll certainly relate to Wynnr De Castro. Wynnr was born in the Philippines to parents who came from a poor background and lived by an ethos of hard work. With his father now a doctor the expectations on Wynnr to excel academically and follow a similar pursuit were high, but as he struggled to come to terms with the unrelenting pressure, Wynnr fell into a deep depression during his high school years. It was a hard road, but ultimately Wynnr was able to overcome his depression and is now studying Medicine at Bond University, where he says he’s the happiest he’s ever been in his life. This is a story of how he turned the bleakest period of his existence into a fulfilling personal mission and how he hopes to be able to make a difference to the lives of others as a medical professional. medicine, pressure, philippines, health, stress, university, bond false full 99 5285685c-690a-406b-8236-1484385f2474 Cecilia Picaut For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2022 22:57:38 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Cecilia Picaut) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/cecilia-picaut-eseSxiIZ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Cecilia Picaut Trevor Jackson, Cecilia Picaut 00:41:23 Cecilia Picaut has had a love of the water ever since she was a little girl growing up on the northwest coast of France. A keen swimmer, Cecilia soon qualified as a lifeguard and then a swimming instructor before fulfilling a childhood dream of joining the French Army. As a member of the Civilian Defence Force Cecilia became a first aid instructor, a firefighter and a flood rescuer – experiences which changed her life. After eight years with the army Cecilia had had enough and decided to spread her wings by travelling to many parts of the world, and it was her love of the water, and a particular fascination with Australia, that ultimately brought her here. Now studying a Leadership and Management Diploma at Australian Pacific College, Cecilia has fallen in love with the Gold Coast and is determined to make the city her home. Cecilia is very much involved in the local community as a volunteer surf lifesaver and also works as a personal trainer with a holistic emphasis on both mental health and physical well-being. Eventually Cecilia plans to establish her own wellness centre to help people feel better about themselves by being physically active and she also wants to support junior athletes who can’t afford a coach to help them realise their sporting goals. Cecilia Picaut has had a love of the water ever since she was a little girl growing up on the northwest coast of France. A keen swimmer, Cecilia soon qualified as a lifeguard and then a swimming instructor before fulfilling a childhood dream of joining the French Army. As a member of the Civilian Defence Force Cecilia became a first aid instructor, a firefighter and a flood rescuer – experiences which changed her life. After eight years with the army Cecilia had had enough and decided to spread her wings by travelling to many parts of the world, and it was her love of the water, and a particular fascination with Australia, that ultimately brought her here. Now studying a Leadership and Management Diploma at Australian Pacific College, Cecilia has fallen in love with the Gold Coast and is determined to make the city her home. Cecilia is very much involved in the local community as a volunteer surf lifesaver and also works as a personal trainer with a holistic emphasis on both mental health and physical well-being. Eventually Cecilia plans to establish her own wellness centre to help people feel better about themselves by being physically active and she also wants to support junior athletes who can’t afford a coach to help them realise their sporting goals. personal trainer, surfing, fitness, france, army, sport, lifesaver, australian pacific college, swimming false full 98 66d7f6be-2b30-488e-8a47-6371e3dcf9d3 Twisha Bokhoree For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2022 04:53:09 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Twisha Bokhoree) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/twisha-bokhoree-02QTqbWJ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Twisha Bokhoree Trevor Jackson, Twisha Bokhoree 00:41:15 Mauritian born Twisha Bokhoree is a self-assured young woman with a generous personality and a fabulous sense of humour studying a Masters in Marketing and International Business at Griffith University. Twisha is the kind of person who leaves a lasting impression, not only through her outgoing personality, but also through her ability to effortlessly connect with anyone she meets - the kind of traits that allow you to win people over and succeed in the world of marketing. Yet, this is a young woman who up until a few years ago lacked self-confidence and whose social life was limited to a very small circle of friends – so what changed and how did Twisha discover her marketing mojo? Part of the answer lies in social media, that much maligned 21st century communication phenomenon that’s supposed to make us less connected to the real world, but that couldn’t be further from the lived experience in Twisha’s case. Not only did it help her to personally flourish, it also provided a blueprint for her career. Mauritian born Twisha Bokhoree is a self-assured young woman with a generous personality and a fabulous sense of humour studying a Masters in Marketing and International Business at Griffith University. Twisha is the kind of person who leaves a lasting impression, not only through her outgoing personality, but also through her ability to effortlessly connect with anyone she meets - the kind of traits that allow you to win people over and succeed in the world of marketing. Yet, this is a young woman who up until a few years ago lacked self-confidence and whose social life was limited to a very small circle of friends – so what changed and how did Twisha discover her marketing mojo? Part of the answer lies in social media, that much maligned 21st century communication phenomenon that’s supposed to make us less connected to the real world, but that couldn’t be further from the lived experience in Twisha’s case. Not only did it help her to personally flourish, it also provided a blueprint for her career. england, business, marketing, university, social media, internship, griffith, mauritius false full 97 cc1b2834-decc-4155-816f-814095c69eb0 Luigin Teofilo For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 27 May 2022 09:55:45 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor jackson, Luigin Teofilo) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/luigin-teofilo-Dk7eUsUS For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Luigin Teofilo Trevor jackson, Luigin Teofilo 00:47:33 Luigin Teofilo left the Philippines for Australia almost 4 years ago and since enrolling to study his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (Honours) at Griffith University it’s been a transformational experience. The once shy Filipino who would never offer his opinion unless solicited, has emerged as a confident young man who now feels liberated in an accepting and less judgemental society. It’s a common theme among international students from many different countries who choose to study on the Gold Coast as they find a more self-assured identity and independence within our supportive and welcoming community. What makes Luigin’s conversation so compelling is his desire to explore the cultural, political, sexual, religious and societal boundaries that shaped his environment as he seeks to better understand the notion of conformity and how it can constrain us from revealing our true selves. Luigin Teofilo left the Philippines for Australia almost 4 years ago and since enrolling to study his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (Honours) at Griffith University it’s been a transformational experience. The once shy Filipino who would never offer his opinion unless solicited, has emerged as a confident young man who now feels liberated in an accepting and less judgemental society. It’s a common theme among international students from many different countries who choose to study on the Gold Coast as they find a more self-assured identity and independence within our supportive and welcoming community. What makes Luigin’s conversation so compelling is his desire to explore the cultural, political, sexual, religious and societal boundaries that shaped his environment as he seeks to better understand the notion of conformity and how it can constrain us from revealing our true selves. catholicism, sexuality, tafe, ielts, philippines, social work, identity, university, religion, griffith false full 96 6ba169bd-ec59-4ee1-a5d0-0653d7fe8bbc Geng Tsuen Chuk For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 20 May 2022 09:55:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Geng Tsuen Chuk) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/geng-tsuen-chuk-t2EBygPe For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Geng Tsuen Chuk Trevor Jackson, Geng Tsuen Chuk 00:45:17 Geng Tsuen Chuk, or just KJ to his friends, may only be in his early 20’s, but this well travelled young man carries a very astute sensibility that has served him well in his business ventures. KJ grew up in Hong Kong and has travelled extensively throughout South East Asia with his family, visiting places like Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan and Mongolia. After graduating from high school KJ also spent time travelling through the UK and France. Since arriving in Australia KJ has backpacked around much of the country, before settling on the Gold Coast where he’s studying Hospitality at Griffith University. KJ first exercised his business nous before he finished high school by establishing a successful second hand text book business and now he’s embracing the Gold Coast’s entrepreneurial spirit by launching the ladies fashion accessory brand Andy Berkes. KJ says “Andy Berkes is a brand for the Gold Coast. A gift to the society Geng Tsuen Chuk, or just KJ to his friends, may only be in his early 20’s, but this well travelled young man carries a very astute sensibility that has served him well in his business ventures. KJ grew up in Hong Kong and has travelled extensively throughout South East Asia with his family, visiting places like Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan and Mongolia. After graduating from high school KJ also spent time travelling through the UK and France. Since arriving in Australia KJ has backpacked around much of the country, before settling on the Gold Coast where he’s studying Hospitality at Griffith University. KJ first exercised his business nous before he finished high school by establishing a successful second hand text book business and now he’s embracing the Gold Coast’s entrepreneurial spirit by launching the ladies fashion accessory brand Andy Berkes. KJ says “Andy Berkes is a brand for the Gold Coast. A gift to the society hong kong, entrepreneur, china, business, hospitality, fashion, university, backpacking, griffith false full 95 6425dda5-72b2-441d-aa4e-221a32a1d45c Craig Senior For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 07:02:35 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Craig Senior) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/craig-senior-vbz294rt For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Craig Senior Trevor Jackson, Craig Senior 00:42:00 Just over a decade ago Craig Senior moved from Canberra to the Gold Coast to study a Bachelor of Business at Griffith University. Since then Craig’s career has taken him in unexpected directions, working primarily in human resources and management across numerous industries including sport and leisure; health; aged care; and the disabled sector. Early on in his career Craig gained his MBA at the incredibly young age of 24 and as he moved into more and more senior positions he dedicated his efforts to improving conditions for both his customers and employees. Now in his early 30’s Craig’s career path has taken a new twist, working as a career mentor and coach to help others achieve their goals. As we delved into the subject of career choices Craig and I looked at the reasons so many people end up in jobs they don’t like, how to change course to find the right career path and why it’s never too late to change your career. If you’re attempting to navigate your way into your dream career or stuck in a dead end job wondering how to find a more fulfilling solution this podcast is definitely for you. Just over a decade ago Craig Senior moved from Canberra to the Gold Coast to study a Bachelor of Business at Griffith University. Since then Craig’s career has taken him in unexpected directions, working primarily in human resources and management across numerous industries including sport and leisure; health; aged care; and the disabled sector. Early on in his career Craig gained his MBA at the incredibly young age of 24 and as he moved into more and more senior positions he dedicated his efforts to improving conditions for both his customers and employees. Now in his early 30’s Craig’s career path has taken a new twist, working as a career mentor and coach to help others achieve their goals. As we delved into the subject of career choices Craig and I looked at the reasons so many people end up in jobs they don’t like, how to change course to find the right career path and why it’s never too late to change your career. If you’re attempting to navigate your way into your dream career or stuck in a dead end job wondering how to find a more fulfilling solution this podcast is definitely for you. business, human resources, management, university, mba, careers, mentor, coach, griffith false full 94 1e9bf1c3-2120-4e57-afb9-1a4ecb994036 Dhruv Padmakumar For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 6 May 2022 04:24:51 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Dhruv Padmakumar) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/dhruv-padmakumar-D1PZ0itI For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Dhruv Padmakumar Trevor Jackson, Dhruv Padmakumar 00:50:43 Dhruv Padmakumar was born in India and spent the early part of his formative years in Mexico, before returning to India to finish his schooling, and in between, lived in the UAE for a while as well as travelling throughout much of the world. After finishing high school Dhruv attained a degree in Sports Management in the United States and then had a life changing experience working as a volunteer at the Rio Olympics in 2016. But it’s here in Australia where Dhruv Padmakumar is pinning his immediate future by studying a Master of Business (Professional), specialising in Marketing at Bond University. As someone who’s experienced so much of what the world has to offer Dhruv has some wonderful stories to tell, but what's most refreshing is Dhruv's unbridled love of people with an approach to life that’s fuelled by the need to connect and share with others in celebration of the human spirit. What unfolds is a fascinating insight on the nature of love, our relationships with each other and an exploration of cultural mores that so often shape who we are and how we behave. Dhruv Padmakumar was born in India and spent the early part of his formative years in Mexico, before returning to India to finish his schooling, and in between, lived in the UAE for a while as well as travelling throughout much of the world. After finishing high school Dhruv attained a degree in Sports Management in the United States and then had a life changing experience working as a volunteer at the Rio Olympics in 2016. But it’s here in Australia where Dhruv Padmakumar is pinning his immediate future by studying a Master of Business (Professional), specialising in Marketing at Bond University. As someone who’s experienced so much of what the world has to offer Dhruv has some wonderful stories to tell, but what's most refreshing is Dhruv's unbridled love of people with an approach to life that’s fuelled by the need to connect and share with others in celebration of the human spirit. What unfolds is a fascinating insight on the nature of love, our relationships with each other and an exploration of cultural mores that so often shape who we are and how we behave. brazil, culture, olympics, sports, rio, management, university, usa, uae, bond, india, mexico false full 93 d83b61b4-af5b-4799-b8b3-3da44c6e7570 Andrea Paredes For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:49:11 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Andrea Paredes) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/andrea-paredes-3uT0iCrD For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Andrea Paredes Trevor Jackson, Andrea Paredes 00:42:42 Andrea Paredes grew up in Venezuela with a desire to explore new places, so she studied hotel management there hoping that it would provide opportunities to travel. Later when she was asked if she wanted to go to Thailand Andrea seized her chance. In Bangkok, just as Andrea was looking for a more creative pursuit in life she landed a job with a company that specialised in both hospitality and interior design where the owner created a range of amazing themed bars and restaurants across the city. When Andrea told the owner that she was more interested in learning interior design than working in hospitality, he cut her a deal where she became an apprentice while she studied at night to gain her qualifications in the field. After Andrea’s mentor at the company moved on Andrea and her partner felt it was time for a change and they moved to Australia. They liked the Gold Coast so much Andrea enrolled to study painting and decoration at Academique to further her professional knowledge as she sought to establish herself as an interior designer here. While looking for interior design work Andrea decided to learn how to become a barista at a local café, but when the owner saw her CV she said: “forget making coffee, would you like to redesign the interior of my café instead?” It was her first design job in Australia and since then Andrea has steadily built an impressive portfolio here through the establishment of her own interior design business. Andrea Paredes grew up in Venezuela with a desire to explore new places, so she studied hotel management there hoping that it would provide opportunities to travel. Later when she was asked if she wanted to go to Thailand Andrea seized her chance. In Bangkok, just as Andrea was looking for a more creative pursuit in life she landed a job with a company that specialised in both hospitality and interior design where the owner created a range of amazing themed bars and restaurants across the city. When Andrea told the owner that she was more interested in learning interior design than working in hospitality, he cut her a deal where she became an apprentice while she studied at night to gain her qualifications in the field. After Andrea’s mentor at the company moved on Andrea and her partner felt it was time for a change and they moved to Australia. They liked the Gold Coast so much Andrea enrolled to study painting and decoration at Academique to further her professional knowledge as she sought to establish herself as an interior designer here. While looking for interior design work Andrea decided to learn how to become a barista at a local café, but when the owner saw her CV she said: “forget making coffee, would you like to redesign the interior of my café instead?” It was her first design job in Australia and since then Andrea has steadily built an impressive portfolio here through the establishment of her own interior design business. design, entrepreneur, thailand, venezuela, academique, decorating, sustainability, barista, interior design, painting, india false full 92 158ea84d-9817-4566-a8c0-57145842bb51 Sushant Karki For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Sushant Karki Trevor Jackson, Sushant Karki 00:46:53 Sushant Karki says he wasn’t very smart at school. Wrote learning, that is the capacity to memorise information and recall it to provide an answer to a question on cue, never worked for him. It wasn’t until he changed school and engaged in a different style of teaching that Sushant discovered there were other ways of learning. Suddenly the light went on and he began to understand. Sushant is from Nepal and was part of an education system that wasn’t capable of recognising his full potential, but a switch of schools and methodology in how the curriculum was studied changed all that. Now he’s just completed a degree in Computer Science at Griffith University majoring in AI and Data Science and since graduating last year has landed a job working for a data security firm. So how did this young man with a seemingly limited capacity for learning end up pursuing a career in IT and what other obstacles did he have to overcome along the way? This episode explores the challenges Sushant faced and how his journey became a transformative experience. Sushant Karki says he wasn’t very smart at school. Wrote learning, that is the capacity to memorise information and recall it to provide an answer to a question on cue, never worked for him. It wasn’t until he changed school and engaged in a different style of teaching that Sushant discovered there were other ways of learning. Suddenly the light went on and he began to understand. Sushant is from Nepal and was part of an education system that wasn’t capable of recognising his full potential, but a switch of schools and methodology in how the curriculum was studied changed all that. Now he’s just completed a degree in Computer Science at Griffith University majoring in AI and Data Science and since graduating last year has landed a job working for a data security firm. So how did this young man with a seemingly limited capacity for learning end up pursuing a career in IT and what other obstacles did he have to overcome along the way? This episode explores the challenges Sushant faced and how his journey became a transformative experience. ai, ocd, university, data, information technology, data science, nepal, it, griffith false full 91 15e21c68-44c6-41c9-9ded-1615c46a022d Deborah Ahumada Paredes For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 03:31:36 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Deborah Ahumada Paredes) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/deborah-ahumada-paredes-5aprNyCG For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Deborah Ahumada Paredes Trevor Jackson, Deborah Ahumada Paredes 00:44:49 In Chile Deborah Ahumada Paredes had what many would consider a dream job, working with entrepreneurs immersed in a world of innovation, creativity and wonderful new ideas. As the Finance Director of an incubator at a time when the startup community was really beginning to take shape in her home country it was a very exciting place to be, but in the long run it wasn’t enough. Deborah wanted to escape what she calls The Matrix – being stuck in the humdrum of every day working life where everything starts to feel robotic and you become part of the machine. For Deborah it was too black and white – there wasn’t enough colour in her life. Three years ago Deborah decided to travel to the Gold Coast to learn English at Griffith College. When she arrived in Australia Deborah couldn’t speak a word of English, she had no friends here, and she had no family. She just jumped straight out of her comfort zone and into a bold new adventure. Now working in the tourism sector while studying hospitality at Australian Pacific College, Deborah is proud of what she’s achieved and happier than she’s ever been before. She’s also started her own business as a life coach and business consultant drawing on her entrepreneurial work in Chile. Deborah says she wants to share her story because many times while working as a coach and consultant she’s realised that people need to hear positive stories as she reminds them of the power of persistence by never giving up. In Chile Deborah Ahumada Paredes had what many would consider a dream job, working with entrepreneurs immersed in a world of innovation, creativity and wonderful new ideas. As the Finance Director of an incubator at a time when the startup community was really beginning to take shape in her home country it was a very exciting place to be, but in the long run it wasn’t enough. Deborah wanted to escape what she calls The Matrix – being stuck in the humdrum of every day working life where everything starts to feel robotic and you become part of the machine. For Deborah it was too black and white – there wasn’t enough colour in her life. Three years ago Deborah decided to travel to the Gold Coast to learn English at Griffith College. When she arrived in Australia Deborah couldn’t speak a word of English, she had no friends here, and she had no family. She just jumped straight out of her comfort zone and into a bold new adventure. Now working in the tourism sector while studying hospitality at Australian Pacific College, Deborah is proud of what she’s achieved and happier than she’s ever been before. She’s also started her own business as a life coach and business consultant drawing on her entrepreneurial work in Chile. Deborah says she wants to share her story because many times while working as a coach and consultant she’s realised that people need to hear positive stories as she reminds them of the power of persistence by never giving up. director, startup, entrepreneur, chile, finance, hospitality, griffith college, life coach, consultant, australian pacific college false full 90 4e92089b-2274-41f9-b757-8ebdaeefad43 Dean Cobler For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:00:06 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Dean Cobler) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/dean-cobler-TyeNOMPE For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Dean Cobler Trevor Jackson, Dean Cobler 00:28:49 Dean Cobler isn’t exactly an accidental student, but he certainly didn’t arrive in Australia by design. It just wasn’t part of his plan. The one-time Business Entrepreneurship student from the University of Hawaii took on all sorts of jobs after his graduation – from selling software to teaching English in China, but nothing ever really seemed to fit. It wasn’t until he met his partner while travelling through New Zealand that Australia suddenly started to look like a viable destination, but even then Dean wasn’t convinced. After they arrived here with virtually no expectations something strange and unpredictable happened, Dean and his partner fell in love with our country, and particularly the Gold Coast, where Dean is now studying his Masters in Education at Griffith University. Dean Cobler isn’t exactly an accidental student, but he certainly didn’t arrive in Australia by design. It just wasn’t part of his plan. The one-time Business Entrepreneurship student from the University of Hawaii took on all sorts of jobs after his graduation – from selling software to teaching English in China, but nothing ever really seemed to fit. It wasn’t until he met his partner while travelling through New Zealand that Australia suddenly started to look like a viable destination, but even then Dean wasn’t convinced. After they arrived here with virtually no expectations something strange and unpredictable happened, Dean and his partner fell in love with our country, and particularly the Gold Coast, where Dean is now studying his Masters in Education at Griffith University. united states, business, new zealand, entrepreneurship, teaching, university, cina, usa, masters, california, hawaii, griffith false full 89 208c2782-4933-4ed9-a1d7-4b0e3bd62b32 Tom Forbes For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Tom Forbes Trevor Jackson, Tom Forbes 00:33:20 Have you ever had a situation where everything came down to one moment, where you made a decision, which at the time, was a bold and uncharacteristic move that became life changing? Tom Forbes has, but it wasn’t just one decision, it was a combination of significant issues that all came to a head at the same time and the choices he made changed his destiny. Tom wasn’t happy with his lot in life – he was stuck in a rut and, to be honest, he wasn’t being true to who he really was and what he wanted to do. One of those decisions was to leave his mundane job behind by enrolling at Bond University to study journalism. It was a move Tom never regretted, setting a course for a successful career working for some of Australia’s largest media organisations like the Nine Network and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It’s been a curious and colourful journey for the former jackaroo who could barely ride a horse to riding the airwaves as the co-host of ABC Gold Coast’s Breakfast Radio Show, but for a man who specialises in storytelling for a living it’s a tale that he’d find worthy of investigating. Have you ever had a situation where everything came down to one moment, where you made a decision, which at the time, was a bold and uncharacteristic move that became life changing? Tom Forbes has, but it wasn’t just one decision, it was a combination of significant issues that all came to a head at the same time and the choices he made changed his destiny. Tom wasn’t happy with his lot in life – he was stuck in a rut and, to be honest, he wasn’t being true to who he really was and what he wanted to do. One of those decisions was to leave his mundane job behind by enrolling at Bond University to study journalism. It was a move Tom never regretted, setting a course for a successful career working for some of Australia’s largest media organisations like the Nine Network and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It’s been a curious and colourful journey for the former jackaroo who could barely ride a horse to riding the airwaves as the co-host of ABC Gold Coast’s Breakfast Radio Show, but for a man who specialises in storytelling for a living it’s a tale that he’d find worthy of investigating. jackaroo, radio, television, university, sport, bond, journalism false full 88 c5efb4e8-8449-41e7-98b6-89a220dfe670 Susanna Eapen For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Susanna Eapen Trevor Jackson, Susanna Eapen 00:37:16 Susanna Eapen grew up in the state of Kerala on India’s southwest coast within an extended family. She was inspired to become a nurse after watching nurses from her local hospital help others during a flood in her hometown a few years ago. In Susanna’s words: “nurses work so hard to bring change to people’s lives. They touch everyone’s heart.” Being the youngest of her family Susanna readily admits she is somewhat of a free spirit with a rebellious streak, which may not always sit so comfortably within such a tight knit environment. For one thing she has always held a desire to come to Australia, and when she decided she wanted to do that as an international student it wasn’t easy to leave her family behind to follow her dream. As it turned out, Susanna had to wait much longer than she anticipated for that wrenching moment after international borders closed. It was a frustrating time that only added to Susanna’s anxiety. While she waited for the borders to open Susanna commenced her Bachelor of Nursing at Griffith University online, hoping her opportunity to come to Australia would arrive soon. Now, after a 12 month wait Susanna’s here, more excited than ever. Susanna Eapen grew up in the state of Kerala on India’s southwest coast within an extended family. She was inspired to become a nurse after watching nurses from her local hospital help others during a flood in her hometown a few years ago. In Susanna’s words: “nurses work so hard to bring change to people’s lives. They touch everyone’s heart.” Being the youngest of her family Susanna readily admits she is somewhat of a free spirit with a rebellious streak, which may not always sit so comfortably within such a tight knit environment. For one thing she has always held a desire to come to Australia, and when she decided she wanted to do that as an international student it wasn’t easy to leave her family behind to follow her dream. As it turned out, Susanna had to wait much longer than she anticipated for that wrenching moment after international borders closed. It was a frustrating time that only added to Susanna’s anxiety. While she waited for the borders to open Susanna commenced her Bachelor of Nursing at Griffith University online, hoping her opportunity to come to Australia would arrive soon. Now, after a 12 month wait Susanna’s here, more excited than ever. university, kerala, study online, nursing, india, griffith false full 87 9fece70b-7d26-4c38-a537-d9e406b7bdbe Dan Gordon For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2022 03:48:25 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Dan Gordon) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/dan-gordon-Mtae4cw1 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Dan Gordon Trevor Jackson, Dan Gordon 00:26:57 Dan Gordon was born in London and spent most of his time as a young man living in Bournemouth, a seaside destination, which is kind of like the UK’s version of the Gold Coast, although a little less glamorous. Dan worked in the fitness industry there where he developed a keen interest in calisthenics. Dan has always had a fascination with Australia. He came here for the first time on holiday in 2015, travelling across the countryside to get a feel for the real Land Down Under. On that trip Dan met a lot of Aussie guys who would ask him what his trade was, and he realised that having a trade would give him the flexibility to work anywhere, particularly in Australia. When Dan discovered that he could gain those trade qualifications in Australia as an international student he enrolled at TAFE on the Gold Coast to study carpentry. After graduation Dan found employment working as both a carpenter and landscaper for a company that built playground equipment for children, and is now developing plans for building outdoor workout spaces for adults by combining his carpentry and landscaping skills with his previous experience in the fitness industry. It’s an unconventional study/career path for sure, but Dan’s entrepreneurial instincts and open minded approach to work and life have served him well as he seeks to establish his new business venture on the Gold Coast. Dan Gordon was born in London and spent most of his time as a young man living in Bournemouth, a seaside destination, which is kind of like the UK’s version of the Gold Coast, although a little less glamorous. Dan worked in the fitness industry there where he developed a keen interest in calisthenics. Dan has always had a fascination with Australia. He came here for the first time on holiday in 2015, travelling across the countryside to get a feel for the real Land Down Under. On that trip Dan met a lot of Aussie guys who would ask him what his trade was, and he realised that having a trade would give him the flexibility to work anywhere, particularly in Australia. When Dan discovered that he could gain those trade qualifications in Australia as an international student he enrolled at TAFE on the Gold Coast to study carpentry. After graduation Dan found employment working as both a carpenter and landscaper for a company that built playground equipment for children, and is now developing plans for building outdoor workout spaces for adults by combining his carpentry and landscaping skills with his previous experience in the fitness industry. It’s an unconventional study/career path for sure, but Dan’s entrepreneurial instincts and open minded approach to work and life have served him well as he seeks to establish his new business venture on the Gold Coast. england, carpentry, fitness, tafe, trade, calisthenics, landscaping false full 86 3dd28c91-7d31-4b5d-b3d3-4415a7d6aad3 Kaiza Bertha Namuli For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:57:16 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Kaiza Bertha Namuli) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/kaiza-bertha-namuli-6BmJgiHQ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Kaiza Bertha Namuli Trevor Jackson, Kaiza Bertha Namuli 00:55:01 Just days before Kaiza Bertha Namuli was due to leave her home in Uganda to pursue her dream of studying on the Gold Coast, the Australian Government closed its borders as COVID-19 began to spread across the world. The longer the pandemic continued the more uncertain the situation became and as Kaiza patiently waited for an opportunity to travel she decided to commence her studies online instead. There were many challenges for Kaiza as she studied her Diploma of Social and Psychological Science at Griffith College, not least of which was her country's unreliable internet service. And while Kaiza completed her diploma remotely, she never gave up hope that she would still have the chance to undertake her degree in Social Work at Griffith University in person. When Australia reopened its borders late in 2021, Kaiza became one of the first international students to arrive on the Gold Coast, but in a climate of erratic travel services and cancelled flights the journey became an ordeal in itself. Now as she settles into her new home and prepares to commence her degree, an ecstatically happy Kaiza shares her insights into her experiences during the pandemic and her relief at finally having arrived on the Gold Coast. Just days before Kaiza Bertha Namuli was due to leave her home in Uganda to pursue her dream of studying on the Gold Coast, the Australian Government closed its borders as COVID-19 began to spread across the world. The longer the pandemic continued the more uncertain the situation became and as Kaiza patiently waited for an opportunity to travel she decided to commence her studies online instead. There were many challenges for Kaiza as she studied her Diploma of Social and Psychological Science at Griffith College, not least of which was her country's unreliable internet service. And while Kaiza completed her diploma remotely, she never gave up hope that she would still have the chance to undertake her degree in Social Work at Griffith University in person. When Australia reopened its borders late in 2021, Kaiza became one of the first international students to arrive on the Gold Coast, but in a climate of erratic travel services and cancelled flights the journey became an ordeal in itself. Now as she settles into her new home and prepares to commence her degree, an ecstatically happy Kaiza shares her insights into her experiences during the pandemic and her relief at finally having arrived on the Gold Coast. uganda, degree, social work, university, diploma, study online, college, griffith false full 85 7e581f80-f7a8-458b-8fa4-225d0fde8e1c Eudes Zavarce For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:34:44 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Eudes Zavarce) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/eudes-zavarce-Ul3xq2Ub For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Eudes Zavarce Trevor Jackson, Eudes Zavarce 00:37:06 Eudes Zavarce left his family and home behind to create a new life for himself on the Gold Coast. Eddie is from Venezuela, a country abundant with natural wealth through its resources, yet has had a long and troubled history marred by mismanagement, corruption, political coups and economic instability. To say that Eddie’s life there was filled with uncertainty is an understatement. His path just to get to the Gold Coast was an adventure within itself, but since arriving Eddie has made the most of every opportunity that has come his way. Eddie first studied English before gaining his qualification as a personal trainer through Imagine Education, then recently upskilled with a Diploma of Wellness Leadership from the Australian Sustainable Wellness Academy. Eight years after he first arrived Eddie is still here, living his dream life on the Gold Coast Eudes Zavarce left his family and home behind to create a new life for himself on the Gold Coast. Eddie is from Venezuela, a country abundant with natural wealth through its resources, yet has had a long and troubled history marred by mismanagement, corruption, political coups and economic instability. To say that Eddie’s life there was filled with uncertainty is an understatement. His path just to get to the Gold Coast was an adventure within itself, but since arriving Eddie has made the most of every opportunity that has come his way. Eddie first studied English before gaining his qualification as a personal trainer through Imagine Education, then recently upskilled with a Diploma of Wellness Leadership from the Australian Sustainable Wellness Academy. Eight years after he first arrived Eddie is still here, living his dream life on the Gold Coast personal trainer, fitness, yalara, venezuela, elicos, uluru, wellness, imagine education, mental health, outback, australian sustainable wellness academy false full 84 a2e41486-d8ba-43a0-bafb-d97fdfb53706 Eggy - Kate Morgan and Kirk Reynoldson For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2022 20:34:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Kate Morgan, Kirk Reynoldson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/eggy-revisited-kate-morgan-and-kirk-reynoldson-4e3l9fQu For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Eggy - Kate Morgan and Kirk Reynoldson Trevor Jackson, Kate Morgan, Kirk Reynoldson 00:20:00 Over the holiday break we've been looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two students featured in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. Kate Morgan and Kirk Reynoldson are both graduates of Bond University and while neither have any prior entrepreneurial experience and they both admit they have no technical nous whatsoever, they’ve just launched an app that could revolutionise the way we live. The app is called Eggy and it’s designed to take the hassle and chaos out of our most mundane chores – paying bills, shopping lists, remembering after school commitments for your kids… you name it and Eggy can take care of it by scheduling all of those tasks for you. Why call it Eggy? In Kate and Kirk's words its life unscrambled. Over the holiday break we've been looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two students featured in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. Kate Morgan and Kirk Reynoldson are both graduates of Bond University and while neither have any prior entrepreneurial experience and they both admit they have no technical nous whatsoever, they’ve just launched an app that could revolutionise the way we live. The app is called Eggy and it’s designed to take the hassle and chaos out of our most mundane chores – paying bills, shopping lists, remembering after school commitments for your kids… you name it and Eggy can take care of it by scheduling all of those tasks for you. Why call it Eggy? In Kate and Kirk's words its life unscrambled. startup, app, entrepreneur, eggy, university, bond false full 83 33d37e5d-d5e2-41c1-a242-8034e76f92a6 Eileen Chan and Jade Mellor For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2022 22:51:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Eileen Chan, Jade Mellor) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/eileen-chan-and-jade-mellor-5FgK4S5C For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Eileen Chan and Jade Mellor Trevor Jackson, Eileen Chan, Jade Mellor 00:33:52 Over the holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. This episode features two students who, despite some very significant obstacles in their lives have carved their own path and in many ways against the odds. Eileen Chan grew up as a hidden child away from her parents because of China’s one child policy. To this day she cannot use her parent’s surname and doesn’t even have a birth certificate to prove who she is, no wonder she’s been so determined to independently forge her own identity. Now studying Social Work at Griffith University, Eileen is dedicating her working life to help others who may be struggling to cope within society. Jade Mellor also has a very independent spirit underpinned by a remarkable strength and resilience of character. At the age of seven Jade was diagnosed with epilepsy and while its effects were undeniably visible Jade has always been determined to ensure that she would live a normal life without letting the condition define her. Many drugs had been prescribed for Jade over the years, but none of them proved successful as her body increasingly became immune to their effects. Then in her early 20’s a new doctor suggested brain surgery, a procedure that by its very nature carried substantial risk, but if successful would prove to be life changing. It’s been four years since that surgery and Jade is now living her dream life, having recently graduated as a qualified carpenter from TAFE on the Gold Coast. Over the holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. This episode features two students who, despite some very significant obstacles in their lives have carved their own path and in many ways against the odds. Eileen Chan grew up as a hidden child away from her parents because of China’s one child policy. To this day she cannot use her parent’s surname and doesn’t even have a birth certificate to prove who she is, no wonder she’s been so determined to independently forge her own identity. Now studying Social Work at Griffith University, Eileen is dedicating her working life to help others who may be struggling to cope within society. Jade Mellor also has a very independent spirit underpinned by a remarkable strength and resilience of character. At the age of seven Jade was diagnosed with epilepsy and while its effects were undeniably visible Jade has always been determined to ensure that she would live a normal life without letting the condition define her. Many drugs had been prescribed for Jade over the years, but none of them proved successful as her body increasingly became immune to their effects. Then in her early 20’s a new doctor suggested brain surgery, a procedure that by its very nature carried substantial risk, but if successful would prove to be life changing. It’s been four years since that surgery and Jade is now living her dream life, having recently graduated as a qualified carpenter from TAFE on the Gold Coast. england, carpentry, china, epilepsy, tafe, social work, university, griffith false full 82 aa817fb2-8e93-4aef-a8f0-294e8dd7c1c4 Alex Pereira and Ida Lorenz For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Alex Pereira, Ida Lorenz) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/alex-pereira-and-ida-lorenz-s_uca_QD For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Alex Pereira and Ida Lorenz Trevor Jackson, Alex Pereira, Ida Lorenz 00:31:36 Over the holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. The fifth Summer Snap features features two high achievers from totally different cultures who share very similar personal characteristics. Both admit that they are always looking towards their next project, unable to enjoy the present, because their hunger to continually succeed never really allows them to feel satisfied. They also share a preoccupation with being in charge, carrying the burden of responsibility while constantly worrying about where things could go wrong or how they could improve their working environment and as such struggle to switch off, relax or savour their successes despite their exceptional achievements. The first is Alex Pereira, a former top tier football player, coach, manager and player’s agent who later became a successful businessman before deciding to turn his life upside down by leaving Brazil to undertake a Masters in Sports Management at Bond University on the Gold Coast. While studying at Bond Alex took the entrepreneurial initiative to create a professional Beach Tennis circuit in Australia, which was given a huge boost this week with a series of exhibition matches at the Australian Tennis Open. Later this year there will be a national circuit with tournaments in NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. Like Alex, Ida Lorenz is a compulsive achiever who sets the bar of expectation incredibly high - to the point where no matter what she did or achieved, nothing ever really satisfied. The Danish student came to Griffith University to study an MBA, immersing herself in every opportunity she could, including running a number of social clubs on campus. For all the world Ida appeared to be living the idyllic student life through her overly active social channels, but internally the anxiety was eating away at her as she struggled with a multitude of commitments and the pressure of her exams until finally she took steps to regain the balance in her life. Over the holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. The fifth Summer Snap features features two high achievers from totally different cultures who share very similar personal characteristics. Both admit that they are always looking towards their next project, unable to enjoy the present, because their hunger to continually succeed never really allows them to feel satisfied. They also share a preoccupation with being in charge, carrying the burden of responsibility while constantly worrying about where things could go wrong or how they could improve their working environment and as such struggle to switch off, relax or savour their successes despite their exceptional achievements. The first is Alex Pereira, a former top tier football player, coach, manager and player’s agent who later became a successful businessman before deciding to turn his life upside down by leaving Brazil to undertake a Masters in Sports Management at Bond University on the Gold Coast. While studying at Bond Alex took the entrepreneurial initiative to create a professional Beach Tennis circuit in Australia, which was given a huge boost this week with a series of exhibition matches at the Australian Tennis Open. Later this year there will be a national circuit with tournaments in NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. Like Alex, Ida Lorenz is a compulsive achiever who sets the bar of expectation incredibly high - to the point where no matter what she did or achieved, nothing ever really satisfied. The Danish student came to Griffith University to study an MBA, immersing herself in every opportunity she could, including running a number of social clubs on campus. For all the world Ida appeared to be living the idyllic student life through her overly active social channels, but internally the anxiety was eating away at her as she struggled with a multitude of commitments and the pressure of her exams until finally she took steps to regain the balance in her life. denmark, brazil, entrepreneur, football, sports, soccer, management, university, mba, mindfulness, tennis, yoga, leadership, perfectionist, bond, griffith false full 81 379fed68-8096-42a6-ac5c-581ae7059dcd Amanda Wedemeyer and Cameron Del Moro For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:42:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Amanda Wedemeyer, Cameron Del Moro, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/amanda-wedemeyer-and-cameron-del-moro-e0_d13e6 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Amanda Wedemeyer and Cameron Del Moro Amanda Wedemeyer, Cameron Del Moro, Trevor Jackson 00:23:13 Over the holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. The fourth Summer Snap features two mature aged students who have taken the long way home to realise their ambitions, yet are so much wiser for their life experience and so much hungrier for success after getting a second bite at the cherry. Having finally achieved their study goals both would unquestionably be humbled by the suggestion that their stories are inspiring, yet if you’ve ever doubted your chances of reinventing yourself through a new career these stories are just the tonic you need. Amanda Wedemeyer first began studying at Griffith University more than 20 years ago and is only now about to finish that journey. Originally enrolled to become a nurse, Amanda dropped out to lead a jet set lifestyle as an air hostess and has now returned to Griffith as the mother of six children to attain a Bachelor of Health, before going on to win the University Medal through her Honours and is now undertaking a PhD. Cameron Del Moro struggled to find his calling in life and it wasn’t helped by the fact that he didn’t do well in his HSC, but ten years after finishing high school with a host of odd jobs and playing semi professional footy under his belt the one time garbage man is now a Bachelor of Environmental Science thanks to Griffith University. From garbo to graduate! Over the holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. The fourth Summer Snap features two mature aged students who have taken the long way home to realise their ambitions, yet are so much wiser for their life experience and so much hungrier for success after getting a second bite at the cherry. Having finally achieved their study goals both would unquestionably be humbled by the suggestion that their stories are inspiring, yet if you’ve ever doubted your chances of reinventing yourself through a new career these stories are just the tonic you need. Amanda Wedemeyer first began studying at Griffith University more than 20 years ago and is only now about to finish that journey. Originally enrolled to become a nurse, Amanda dropped out to lead a jet set lifestyle as an air hostess and has now returned to Griffith as the mother of six children to attain a Bachelor of Health, before going on to win the University Medal through her Honours and is now undertaking a PhD. Cameron Del Moro struggled to find his calling in life and it wasn’t helped by the fact that he didn’t do well in his HSC, but ten years after finishing high school with a host of odd jobs and playing semi professional footy under his belt the one time garbage man is now a Bachelor of Environmental Science thanks to Griffith University. From garbo to graduate! phd, environment, mature-aged, garbage, health, science, university, travel, air hostess, nursing, flight attendant, griffith false full 80 45c40f25-d790-480c-9854-a59a53782141 Naveen Makker and Jazmina Tarmidi For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:20:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Naveen Makker, Jazmina Tarmidi) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/naveen-makker-and-jazmina-tarmidi-WEOb0vs8 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Naveen Makker and Jazmina Tarmidi Trevor Jackson, Naveen Makker, Jazmina Tarmidi 00:19:03 Over the extended holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. The third Summer Snap features two international students who were so determined to be true to themselves that they boldly left their past behind them as they pursued their studies to their dream careers. By his own account Naveen Makker led a spoon-fed privileged life growing up in Delhi. The family’s stationary business was started by his grandfather with Naveen’s father and uncles then taking it on to even greater heights. While Naveen was being groomed to join the family business he turned his back on that opportunity to study marketing and hospitality at Griffith University. When Naveen started talking about his father’s resolve to ensure his son wasn’t spoilt by the family’s wealth Naveen recalled the ferocity of his father’s anger and the fear it created within him as he was growing up… Jazmina Tarmidi moved with her family from Malaysia to Australia where they continued to practice their Islamic faith. In pursuing her dream to become a doctor at Griffith University she began to question the validity of that faith through scientific rationale. Jazzy had reached a point where she felt she had to leave behind the strict codes of a belief system that had been with her since she was a little girl and while it was a massive leap of faith in her own convictions and a very brave move on her part, as you’ll hear from this exchange there’s been a rebellious streak within her for quite some time… Over the extended holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. The third Summer Snap features two international students who were so determined to be true to themselves that they boldly left their past behind them as they pursued their studies to their dream careers. By his own account Naveen Makker led a spoon-fed privileged life growing up in Delhi. The family’s stationary business was started by his grandfather with Naveen’s father and uncles then taking it on to even greater heights. While Naveen was being groomed to join the family business he turned his back on that opportunity to study marketing and hospitality at Griffith University. When Naveen started talking about his father’s resolve to ensure his son wasn’t spoilt by the family’s wealth Naveen recalled the ferocity of his father’s anger and the fear it created within him as he was growing up… Jazmina Tarmidi moved with her family from Malaysia to Australia where they continued to practice their Islamic faith. In pursuing her dream to become a doctor at Griffith University she began to question the validity of that faith through scientific rationale. Jazzy had reached a point where she felt she had to leave behind the strict codes of a belief system that had been with her since she was a little girl and while it was a massive leap of faith in her own convictions and a very brave move on her part, as you’ll hear from this exchange there’s been a rebellious streak within her for quite some time… medicine, hospitality, marketing, university, malaysia, islam, muslim, india, griffith false full 79 e7963924-7c2b-4e0f-864b-b38c951cb078 Joseph Prospere and Mikhail Eremeev For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2022 22:20:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Joseph Prospere, Mikhail Eremeev, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/joseph-prospere-mikhail-eremeev-TgOr7r21 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Joseph Prospere and Mikhail Eremeev Joseph Prospere, Mikhail Eremeev, Trevor Jackson 00:26:35 Over the extended holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. The second of our Summer Snaps series features two students whose stories are nothing short of inspiring. Both came from very humble beginnings on the opposite sides of the world to pursue their dreams on the Gold Coast. Joseph Prospere was raised in refugee camps in Africa until he was 13 when his family were taken in by the Norwegian government. Now as an architecture student at Griffith University Joseph is designing a future that would have seemed impossible growing up in a refugee camp in Malawi. His recollection into that part of his life imbued with his wonderful sense of humour are an extraordinary revelation – one that won’t be quickly forgotten. Mikhail Eremeev is also a student at Griffith. He grew up in poverty in Moscow and when his mother passed away Mikhail was taken to an orphanage at the age of 12. It was there that he began to turn his life around. Despite having no money he dreamed of travelling the world and decided the only way he could do that was through education. With a little bit of good fortune he seized an opportunity to visit the US through a working vacation program for international students. Up until then Mikhail had never travelled anywhere outside Russia in his life. As Mikhail says, for a young man who’d grown up in an orphanage with no money to his name, he may as well have been travelling to the moon. Mikhail never stopped travelling after that first US trip, working hard to save money to give himself every opportunity to see the world, but it’s Australia – and more specifically the Gold Coast, where his heart lies and where he plans to stay after completing his Masters in Hospitality and Management at Griffith University. Over the extended holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student stories highlighted in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. The second of our Summer Snaps series features two students whose stories are nothing short of inspiring. Both came from very humble beginnings on the opposite sides of the world to pursue their dreams on the Gold Coast. Joseph Prospere was raised in refugee camps in Africa until he was 13 when his family were taken in by the Norwegian government. Now as an architecture student at Griffith University Joseph is designing a future that would have seemed impossible growing up in a refugee camp in Malawi. His recollection into that part of his life imbued with his wonderful sense of humour are an extraordinary revelation – one that won’t be quickly forgotten. Mikhail Eremeev is also a student at Griffith. He grew up in poverty in Moscow and when his mother passed away Mikhail was taken to an orphanage at the age of 12. It was there that he began to turn his life around. Despite having no money he dreamed of travelling the world and decided the only way he could do that was through education. With a little bit of good fortune he seized an opportunity to visit the US through a working vacation program for international students. Up until then Mikhail had never travelled anywhere outside Russia in his life. As Mikhail says, for a young man who’d grown up in an orphanage with no money to his name, he may as well have been travelling to the moon. Mikhail never stopped travelling after that first US trip, working hard to save money to give himself every opportunity to see the world, but it’s Australia – and more specifically the Gold Coast, where his heart lies and where he plans to stay after completing his Masters in Hospitality and Management at Griffith University. orphan, hospitality, norway, refugee, congo, usa, tourism, russia, architect false full 78 fb82d2a0-4d1d-43bd-9557-21b82045a1af Neil Josen and Emmanuelle Bryant For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 22:25:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Neil Josen) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/neil-josen-and-emmanuelle-bryant-4xSn4bn_ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Neil Josen and Emmanuelle Bryant Trevor Jackson, Neil Josen 00:16:24 Over the extended holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student story highlights in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. If you missed these conversations the first time around then it’s a great opportunity to get a taste of those stories and perhaps inspire you to dig a little deeper by going back to the original show. Our first summer snap is a celebration of the identity of human nature – biological, personal and cultural. The first part features Neil Josen, a brilliant young man who is studying Biomedical Science at Bond University with the aim of becoming a neuropsychologist. When Neil sat down to tell his story he had just celebrated his 21st birthday, yet he displayed a wisdom and maturity far beyond his years that was truly astounding. Emmanuelle Bryant is another student who has some very clearly defined ideas about the characteristics about who we are, but from an artistic sense. With her parents from the Caribbean and The Congo, French born Emmanuelle identifies as a third culture kid – someone who grew up in a foreign environment who says that being different was just part of who she was. With a strong sense of social justice, Emmanuelle enrolled in Screen and Media at TAFE on the Gold Coast to become a film maker so that she could create essential human stories about love, identity and culture. Over the extended holiday break we're looking back over some of the more fascinating conversations featured in this series with two student story highlights in each episode. These bite sized snapshots are a bit like your favourite holiday photos – a reminder of a memorable moment and a chance to revisit that experience again. If you missed these conversations the first time around then it’s a great opportunity to get a taste of those stories and perhaps inspire you to dig a little deeper by going back to the original show. Our first summer snap is a celebration of the identity of human nature – biological, personal and cultural. The first part features Neil Josen, a brilliant young man who is studying Biomedical Science at Bond University with the aim of becoming a neuropsychologist. When Neil sat down to tell his story he had just celebrated his 21st birthday, yet he displayed a wisdom and maturity far beyond his years that was truly astounding. Emmanuelle Bryant is another student who has some very clearly defined ideas about the characteristics about who we are, but from an artistic sense. With her parents from the Caribbean and The Congo, French born Emmanuelle identifies as a third culture kid – someone who grew up in a foreign environment who says that being different was just part of who she was. With a strong sense of social justice, Emmanuelle enrolled in Screen and Media at TAFE on the Gold Coast to become a film maker so that she could create essential human stories about love, identity and culture. biomedical, culture, neuropsychology, tafe, philippines, france, caribbean, science, identity, film, congo, human nature, bond false full 77 35e70617-c797-414c-a97d-07b131a39ea5 Majed Abuseif For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Majed Abuseif) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/majed-abu-seif-2Lsre2UJ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Majed Abuseif Trevor Jackson, Majed Abuseif 01:04:05 As the son of Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Majed Abuseif grew up in poverty where education was an unaffordable luxury. For the young Majed there was no play time with friends when the only way to survive was to work. From the age of 6 Majed was working on construction sites and it was here that he first saw the difference an education could make when the engineers would visit the site and were treated like royalty. Through sheer determination and just a little bit of luck Majed was able to gain a degree in Architecture in Jordan, but when the Global Financial Crisis hit in the early part of this century Majed’s employer went bankrupt and he lost his job. With no one able to offer him any employment Majed decided to launch his own business and with his experience in architecture, landscaping and urban design the venture ultimately led to many major town planning assignments in Saudi Arabia, Libya, Qatar and the UAE. Since initially enrolling for his Masters in Architecture and now as a PhD student at Griffith University, Majed has won no less than 4 awards for architecture and design and achieved the highest GPA in the history of his college. But it’s his pet project outside of his PhD that excites Majed more than anything else. The Smart Planter Box will enable green spaces to flourish anywhere in the urbanised world, regardless of environmental conditions with a sophisticated system designed to calculate everything a plant needs to grow and thrive in any environment. Majed says the box is so efficient that it can reduce average water consumption in the garden by 80% for a typical urban green roof space. For a man who grew up in an arid country and now living in world facing extreme environmental challenges this entrepreneurial creation is a dream come true. As the son of Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Majed Abuseif grew up in poverty where education was an unaffordable luxury. For the young Majed there was no play time with friends when the only way to survive was to work. From the age of 6 Majed was working on construction sites and it was here that he first saw the difference an education could make when the engineers would visit the site and were treated like royalty. Through sheer determination and just a little bit of luck Majed was able to gain a degree in Architecture in Jordan, but when the Global Financial Crisis hit in the early part of this century Majed’s employer went bankrupt and he lost his job. With no one able to offer him any employment Majed decided to launch his own business and with his experience in architecture, landscaping and urban design the venture ultimately led to many major town planning assignments in Saudi Arabia, Libya, Qatar and the UAE. Since initially enrolling for his Masters in Architecture and now as a PhD student at Griffith University, Majed has won no less than 4 awards for architecture and design and achieved the highest GPA in the history of his college. But it’s his pet project outside of his PhD that excites Majed more than anything else. The Smart Planter Box will enable green spaces to flourish anywhere in the urbanised world, regardless of environmental conditions with a sophisticated system designed to calculate everything a plant needs to grow and thrive in any environment. Majed says the box is so efficient that it can reduce average water consumption in the garden by 80% for a typical urban green roof space. For a man who grew up in an arid country and now living in world facing extreme environmental challenges this entrepreneurial creation is a dream come true. design, phd, environment, entrepreneur, jordan, urban planning, university, sustainability, landscape, architect, masters, griffith false full 76 6d8cfcd9-b52f-4e05-92de-1ed0afdb5b33 Jongwoo Lee Part 2 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 9 Dec 2021 01:22:33 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Jongwoo Lee) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/jongwoo-lee-part-2-Ntqyc4Uv For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Jongwoo Lee Part 2 Trevor Jackson, Jongwoo Lee 00:36:29 In the first instalment of Jongwoo’s story we followed him on his journey towards becoming a professional baseball player in South Korea, only to have his dream shattered through injury. After beginning to find his feet in Australia, Jongwoo sets out to rekindle his baseball dream by signing up to play club baseball in Brisbane, but it wasn’t long before his old injury came back to haunt him. It’s then that he realises that he can never become a professional player, so he sets out to forge a new career as a builder by studying at TAFE on the Gold Coast. But it’s a long and slow road as he battles to get on top of his mental health issues and bouts of depression, a mindset that he eventually overcomes by building his confidence through his participation in the Mayor’s Student Ambassador Program, a deliberate move by Jongwoo to push himself out of his comfort zone. Now after adopting the Aussie name of Kevin and discovering a new lease of life, Jongwoo is not only relishing his new vocation as he learns to become a builder, he’s also reinvigorated his love of baseball with renewed purpose by coaching young and emerging players - even taking them to the national titles. In the first instalment of Jongwoo’s story we followed him on his journey towards becoming a professional baseball player in South Korea, only to have his dream shattered through injury. After beginning to find his feet in Australia, Jongwoo sets out to rekindle his baseball dream by signing up to play club baseball in Brisbane, but it wasn’t long before his old injury came back to haunt him. It’s then that he realises that he can never become a professional player, so he sets out to forge a new career as a builder by studying at TAFE on the Gold Coast. But it’s a long and slow road as he battles to get on top of his mental health issues and bouts of depression, a mindset that he eventually overcomes by building his confidence through his participation in the Mayor’s Student Ambassador Program, a deliberate move by Jongwoo to push himself out of his comfort zone. Now after adopting the Aussie name of Kevin and discovering a new lease of life, Jongwoo is not only relishing his new vocation as he learns to become a builder, he’s also reinvigorated his love of baseball with renewed purpose by coaching young and emerging players - even taking them to the national titles. builder, carpentry, baseball, tafe, korea, mental health, ambassador, coach false full 75 fcd89122-af03-4347-8da0-36b0a46ca6d3 Jongwoo Lee Part 1 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 2 Dec 2021 09:01:05 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Jongwoo Lee) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/jongwoo-lee-part-1-TFfnECsI For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Jongwoo Lee Part 1 Trevor Jackson, Jongwoo Lee 00:42:23 Jongwoo Lee grew up in South Korea in what he says was a pretty normal life. But when he was still a young boy his dad passed away and everything changed. His mum suggested that Jongwoo join a social club after school to help take his mind off the tragedy of losing his dad and that was when he started playing baseball. Within 2 months of taking up the game Jongwoo’s coach identified him as a potential elite player and baseball became his entire life. From sunup until sundown it was all Jongwoo ever thought about and it was pretty much all he did – six days a week. When he graduated from high school Jongwoo went to university to study sports management which, in reality, was code for more non-stop baseball. As a pitcher, Jongwoo was up there with the pros, pitching at around 140km an hour and he was no slouch with a bat in his hands either. A future in the big time beckoned until an injury cruelly ruined his chances and after multiple surgeries and extended rehabilitation Jongwoo’s career as a professional baseball player was all but over before it began. Part 1 of this podcast takes us through a talented young man’s life that was totally consumed by his dream to become a professional athlete and how the crushing blow of a career ending injury left him despondent and suffering with depression. As Jongwoo searched for some answers it eventually led him to the Gold Coast to study carpentry at TAFE Qld, where he’s now literally rebuilding his life. Jongwoo Lee grew up in South Korea in what he says was a pretty normal life. But when he was still a young boy his dad passed away and everything changed. His mum suggested that Jongwoo join a social club after school to help take his mind off the tragedy of losing his dad and that was when he started playing baseball. Within 2 months of taking up the game Jongwoo’s coach identified him as a potential elite player and baseball became his entire life. From sunup until sundown it was all Jongwoo ever thought about and it was pretty much all he did – six days a week. When he graduated from high school Jongwoo went to university to study sports management which, in reality, was code for more non-stop baseball. As a pitcher, Jongwoo was up there with the pros, pitching at around 140km an hour and he was no slouch with a bat in his hands either. A future in the big time beckoned until an injury cruelly ruined his chances and after multiple surgeries and extended rehabilitation Jongwoo’s career as a professional baseball player was all but over before it began. Part 1 of this podcast takes us through a talented young man’s life that was totally consumed by his dream to become a professional athlete and how the crushing blow of a career ending injury left him despondent and suffering with depression. As Jongwoo searched for some answers it eventually led him to the Gold Coast to study carpentry at TAFE Qld, where he’s now literally rebuilding his life. rehabilitation, south korea, carpentry, baseball, tafe, athlete false full 74 63c27d3f-5ac3-4411-8993-8183be8f32c6 Annie Yang For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:34:20 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Annie Yang) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/annie-yang-bomWi_Ej For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Annie Yang Trevor Jackson, Annie Yang 00:42:20 Annie Yang was born in China, lived and taught in South Korea and has seen much of the world, but it’s the Gold Coast where her heart lies. Annie is currently studying a PhD in Tourism at Griffith University, and as part of that has conducted research into Chinese students’ perspectives towards studying in Australia. With the current political tensions between the Chinese and Australian governments, a global pandemic and our international borders about to reopen, Annie’s research could provide timely insights into the attitudes of Chinese students and their motivations for where they want to study and reasons for doing so. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on international education, but for Annie there’s no question that she’s in the right place at the right time and that she sees a bright future for herself here on the Gold Coast and our tourism industry. Annie Yang was born in China, lived and taught in South Korea and has seen much of the world, but it’s the Gold Coast where her heart lies. Annie is currently studying a PhD in Tourism at Griffith University, and as part of that has conducted research into Chinese students’ perspectives towards studying in Australia. With the current political tensions between the Chinese and Australian governments, a global pandemic and our international borders about to reopen, Annie’s research could provide timely insights into the attitudes of Chinese students and their motivations for where they want to study and reasons for doing so. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on international education, but for Annie there’s no question that she’s in the right place at the right time and that she sees a bright future for herself here on the Gold Coast and our tourism industry. south korea, phd, china, teaching, university, travel, tourism, griffith false full 73 ad139130-7705-43b0-87d4-223dea9d64c3 Michaela Maag For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:39:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Michael Maag) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/michaela-maag-bT2r9Ueo For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Michaela Maag Trevor Jackson, Michael Maag 00:46:47 Michaela Maag comes from a small village in Bavaria. Her active childhood and keen interest in sport led to an all-inclusive healthy lifestyle that became increasingly important to Michi as she got older, later going on to study dietetics at university in Germany. However, it was an opportunity to take part in a study exchange program at Griffith University that really changed her life. Michi immediately fell in love with the Gold Coast as she continued her interest in nutrition and is now studying Commercial Cookery at Barrington College to deepen her understanding about food preparation with high quality culinary training. All of this knowledge is feeding into a much bigger philosophy where Michi offers her clients a holistic approach to life that includes diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, Pilates, sustainability and self-reflection in achieving a more fulfilling lifestyle. Welcome to Michi’s world of positive opportunity where anything is possible. Michaela Maag comes from a small village in Bavaria. Her active childhood and keen interest in sport led to an all-inclusive healthy lifestyle that became increasingly important to Michi as she got older, later going on to study dietetics at university in Germany. However, it was an opportunity to take part in a study exchange program at Griffith University that really changed her life. Michi immediately fell in love with the Gold Coast as she continued her interest in nutrition and is now studying Commercial Cookery at Barrington College to deepen her understanding about food preparation with high quality culinary training. All of this knowledge is feeding into a much bigger philosophy where Michi offers her clients a holistic approach to life that includes diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, Pilates, sustainability and self-reflection in achieving a more fulfilling lifestyle. Welcome to Michi’s world of positive opportunity where anything is possible. exercise, nutrition, barrington, germany, environment, culinary, meditation, diet, pilates, university, sustainability, lifestyle, bavaria, sport, mindfulness, dietetics, yoga, cookery, college, griffith false full 72 9e2543cd-e55c-4cd5-b1dc-69081bee71a4 Jackson Miller For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:29:02 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Jackson Miller) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/jackson-miller-Q_ZeG7uf For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Jackson Miller Trevor Jackson, Jackson Miller 00:50:24 Jackson Miller is a smart, hard-working and ambitious young man with a genuine concern for others. He was a high school prefect, a dedicated sportsman, and by the time he was in his mid teens he was a professional musician. In his final year of school he was just one of 12 students to be selected nationally for the Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship from Bond University, which recognises not only academic excellence, but also places a substantial emphasis on leadership and community engagement. For Jackson Miller the scholarship was not only recognition for all his hard work, it was the crowning achievement of his young life. At Bond he continued to excel scholastically as he immersed himself into university life. Jackson’s achievements included establishing Bond’s first women’s soccer team and a running club that helped 40 people compete in the Gold Coast Marathon, while still managing to find time to volunteer and mentor his fellow students. In Jackson’s words he found it almost impossible to say no to anything. Last semester it all came crashing down for Jackson when the realisation hit him that he’d become trapped into a relentless cycle of over achievement where he no longer understood what his real motivations were or why he was constantly trying to do so much. He turned his experience into a positive solution by creating Building a Better Bondy, a holistic character development program to help others under stress and struggling to cope. Jackson Miller is a smart, hard-working and ambitious young man with a genuine concern for others. He was a high school prefect, a dedicated sportsman, and by the time he was in his mid teens he was a professional musician. In his final year of school he was just one of 12 students to be selected nationally for the Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship from Bond University, which recognises not only academic excellence, but also places a substantial emphasis on leadership and community engagement. For Jackson Miller the scholarship was not only recognition for all his hard work, it was the crowning achievement of his young life. At Bond he continued to excel scholastically as he immersed himself into university life. Jackson’s achievements included establishing Bond’s first women’s soccer team and a running club that helped 40 people compete in the Gold Coast Marathon, while still managing to find time to volunteer and mentor his fellow students. In Jackson’s words he found it almost impossible to say no to anything. Last semester it all came crashing down for Jackson when the realisation hit him that he’d become trapped into a relentless cycle of over achievement where he no longer understood what his real motivations were or why he was constantly trying to do so much. He turned his experience into a positive solution by creating Building a Better Bondy, a holistic character development program to help others under stress and struggling to cope. support, musician, adelaide, stress, university, sport, leadership, bond, scholarship, community false full 71 31b071a3-cb7a-47e1-8564-128d8eef42f9 Daria Andrievskaya For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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Daria's new business venture is called Focus Energy Hub. They provide an innovative approach to help students and young entrepreneurs to improve focus and increase their energy through contrasting experiences of adventures and mindfulness.

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]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:13:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Daria Andrievskaya) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/daria-andrievskaya-rtGpYeDQ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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Currently, they are offering wellbeing journals and online personal development training. 

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]]> Daria Andrievskaya Trevor Jackson, Daria Andrievskaya 00:55:20 Daria Andrievskaya grew up in Russia, but had long harboured a dream to study overseas. After studying hospitality and tourism in Switzerland Daria was offered a job at Hayman Island on the Great Barrier Reef, but after 5 years of living within the limited confines of an idyllic island paradise and battling the ravages of a natural disaster it was time to expand her horizons. A move to the Gold Coast soon saw a change in vocation and it with Daria pursuing a career in education, teaching tourism, hospitality and business courses to high school students, while also providing training to help adults re-enter the workforce. Daria’s new career was also accompanied by a new learning opportunity – studying for a Diploma of Wellness Leadership at the Australasian Sustainable Wellness Academy. What started out as an opportunity to broaden the scope of her teaching to embrace a growing area in the tourism industry soon evolved into a epiphany, as Daria’s perceptions and expectations around how she wanted to live became a life changing experience. Daria Andrievskaya grew up in Russia, but had long harboured a dream to study overseas. After studying hospitality and tourism in Switzerland Daria was offered a job at Hayman Island on the Great Barrier Reef, but after 5 years of living within the limited confines of an idyllic island paradise and battling the ravages of a natural disaster it was time to expand her horizons. A move to the Gold Coast soon saw a change in vocation and it with Daria pursuing a career in education, teaching tourism, hospitality and business courses to high school students, while also providing training to help adults re-enter the workforce. Daria’s new career was also accompanied by a new learning opportunity – studying for a Diploma of Wellness Leadership at the Australasian Sustainable Wellness Academy. What started out as an opportunity to broaden the scope of her teaching to embrace a growing area in the tourism industry soon evolved into a epiphany, as Daria’s perceptions and expectations around how she wanted to live became a life changing experience. startup, education, business, hospitality, wellness, switzerland, tourism, russia, teacher false full 70 1fdced2a-3380-4a7e-9511-e8905bd707d5 Devasehnan Archunan For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:01:52 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Devasehnan Archunan) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/devasehnan-archunan-6zFFFXje For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Devasehnan Archunan Trevor Jackson, Devasehnan Archunan 00:40:52 Devasehnan Archunan never planned to study on the Gold Coast. Deva had been to the Gold Coast for holidays previously, but studying here wasn’t on his radar. It was only through an extraordinary circumstance in the shape of a global pandemic that forced him to rethink his plans. Originally Deva had been working towards a career in tourism and had studied in that field at university in Malaysia, but ironically it was while he was visiting Australia’s holiday capital as a tourist that Deva realised that his immediate future in that industry would be severely hampered thanks to COVID. As international borders rapidly began to close Deva had to decide whether he would stay in Australia or return home. In choosing to stay Deva decided to follow his heart. Coming from a traditional Asian extended family Deva had always cared for his grandparents and had in fact accompanied his grandfather on this Australian trip. Deva had always enjoyed this role and so he began his journey in the care sector studying at Educare College. Since enrolling, Deva has already gained a work placement at a local aged care facility and is enjoying it so much that he wants to establish his career on the Gold Coast. In a world of uncertainty that’s a remarkable outcome for someone who never planned to study here in the first place. Devasehnan Archunan never planned to study on the Gold Coast. Deva had been to the Gold Coast for holidays previously, but studying here wasn’t on his radar. It was only through an extraordinary circumstance in the shape of a global pandemic that forced him to rethink his plans. Originally Deva had been working towards a career in tourism and had studied in that field at university in Malaysia, but ironically it was while he was visiting Australia’s holiday capital as a tourist that Deva realised that his immediate future in that industry would be severely hampered thanks to COVID. As international borders rapidly began to close Deva had to decide whether he would stay in Australia or return home. In choosing to stay Deva decided to follow his heart. Coming from a traditional Asian extended family Deva had always cared for his grandparents and had in fact accompanied his grandfather on this Australian trip. Deva had always enjoyed this role and so he began his journey in the care sector studying at Educare College. Since enrolling, Deva has already gained a work placement at a local aged care facility and is enjoying it so much that he wants to establish his career on the Gold Coast. In a world of uncertainty that’s a remarkable outcome for someone who never planned to study here in the first place. placement, vocational, disability care, care, aged care, tamil, vet, malaysia, tourism, educare, training, college false full 69 70f05135-c7f6-43d2-bf62-7676f222bdc5 Gregory Suzan Here are the links to Gregory's web sites:

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]]> Fri, 8 Oct 2021 01:44:16 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Gregory Suzan) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/gregory-suzan-foxUUnlU Here are the links to Gregory's web sites:

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]]> Gregory Suzan Trevor Jackson, Gregory Suzan 00:35:34 Located in the South West Pacific Ocean just 1200 kilometres from Australia, New Caledonia is geographically far closer to the Gold Coast than it is to New Zealand, but it is very much a French territory and an important one given that it holds around a quarter of the world’s nickel deposits. In the New Caledonian capital of Noumea Gregory Suzan had tried his hand at a vast array of jobs – construction worker, casino croupier, shop assistant, marketing roles, selling cars – he even opened a tattoo parlour, but it wasn’t enough, he was looking for something bigger in his life. It was the Gold Coast’s climate, pristine environment and idyllic lifestyle that attracted Gregory here, and now that he’s studying Graphic Design at Australian Pacific College he sees a wealth of career and business opportunities in his adopted home. Located in the South West Pacific Ocean just 1200 kilometres from Australia, New Caledonia is geographically far closer to the Gold Coast than it is to New Zealand, but it is very much a French territory and an important one given that it holds around a quarter of the world’s nickel deposits. In the New Caledonian capital of Noumea Gregory Suzan had tried his hand at a vast array of jobs – construction worker, casino croupier, shop assistant, marketing roles, selling cars – he even opened a tattoo parlour, but it wasn’t enough, he was looking for something bigger in his life. It was the Gold Coast’s climate, pristine environment and idyllic lifestyle that attracted Gregory here, and now that he’s studying Graphic Design at Australian Pacific College he sees a wealth of career and business opportunities in his adopted home. graphic design, france, creative, marketing, tattooist, agency, australian pacific college, new caledonia false full 68 2bdbcdbe-c8ea-4f19-8519-dcb423f369da Diana Bambi Bonifacio For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:38:15 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Bambi Diana Bonifacio, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/diana-bambi-bonifacio-mZ4ib3J_ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Diana Bambi Bonifacio Bambi Diana Bonifacio, Trevor Jackson 00:45:44 Bambi Diana Bonifacio sounds like an exotic movie star waiting to be discovered, but she’s a very grounded young woman who, in her mid 20's, is only just beginning to discover her true self as an international student. Bambi is from the Philippines and until she made the decision to study commercial cookery at Barrington College on the Gold Coast she’d never travelled outside of her home country. Up until arriving here Bambi had followed a path of cultural and parental expectation, gaining qualifications in nursing because it carries the kind of prestigious reputation that would allow you to be respected, gainfully employed and financially rewarded for your service anywhere in the world. But Bambi had always been fascinated by cuisine and its unique cultural and historical significance in its many different forms and flavours. It was only after gaining her nursing degree that she decided to literally follow her gut instinct and her passion for food. What followed was not only the pursuit of a dream, but the realisation of the need to live in the moment and to appreciate all that we learn as our lives unfold.       Bambi Diana Bonifacio sounds like an exotic movie star waiting to be discovered, but she’s a very grounded young woman who, in her mid 20's, is only just beginning to discover her true self as an international student. Bambi is from the Philippines and until she made the decision to study commercial cookery at Barrington College on the Gold Coast she’d never travelled outside of her home country. Up until arriving here Bambi had followed a path of cultural and parental expectation, gaining qualifications in nursing because it carries the kind of prestigious reputation that would allow you to be respected, gainfully employed and financially rewarded for your service anywhere in the world. But Bambi had always been fascinated by cuisine and its unique cultural and historical significance in its many different forms and flavours. It was only after gaining her nursing degree that she decided to literally follow her gut instinct and her passion for food. What followed was not only the pursuit of a dream, but the realisation of the need to live in the moment and to appreciate all that we learn as our lives unfold.       barrington, cuisine, culinary, philippines, nursing, cookery, college false full 67 c16af71b-834e-4232-9210-4e74c3905f5c Ingo Janowski For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 02:38:20 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Ingo Janowski, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/ingo-janowski-QEeCKezg For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Ingo Janowski Ingo Janowski, Trevor Jackson 00:43:22 What’s the difference between a tourist and a traveller? It’s a distinction that’s very important to Ingo Janowski. The well travelled student has explored many countries including Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, the United States, Spain, Greece, the Philippines, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, South Korea and China, but it’s Australia where he feels most fulfilled. This is Ingo’s third stay in Australia and with the extensive workout he’s given his passport over the years it’s not surprising that he’s studying tourism here – a PhD in tourism at Griffith University. The shy boy who once dreamed of being a policeman had never envisaged life beyond his native Germany until he began to travel, a pursuit that not only broadened his mind, but was also the catalyst for a new found confidence and maturity. It was also responsible for his keen interest in photography, a hobby that has begun to pay commercial dividends. And while Ingo’s future may be as uncertain as the tourism industry thanks to the current global pandemic, the one thing he knows for sure is that the Gold Coast is exactly where he wants to be. What’s the difference between a tourist and a traveller? It’s a distinction that’s very important to Ingo Janowski. The well travelled student has explored many countries including Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, the United States, Spain, Greece, the Philippines, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, South Korea and China, but it’s Australia where he feels most fulfilled. This is Ingo’s third stay in Australia and with the extensive workout he’s given his passport over the years it’s not surprising that he’s studying tourism here – a PhD in tourism at Griffith University. The shy boy who once dreamed of being a policeman had never envisaged life beyond his native Germany until he began to travel, a pursuit that not only broadened his mind, but was also the catalyst for a new found confidence and maturity. It was also responsible for his keen interest in photography, a hobby that has begun to pay commercial dividends. And while Ingo’s future may be as uncertain as the tourism industry thanks to the current global pandemic, the one thing he knows for sure is that the Gold Coast is exactly where he wants to be. photography, phd, germany, university, travel, tourism, griffith false full 66 cd7d70b9-2d44-45f6-9dc9-bccae945bbe4 Kate Morgan and Kirk Reynoldson For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:05:53 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Kate Morgan, Kirk Reynoldson, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/kate-morgan-and-kirk-reynoldson-ErtADmZB For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Kate Morgan and Kirk Reynoldson Kate Morgan, Kirk Reynoldson, Trevor Jackson 01:04:00 We live in a digital age where entrepreneurs are popping up all over the place like spring flowers. Every second person seems to be working on a side hustle or a new startup that’s going to make them a motza, but for every wannabe business founder there’s no shortage of those that never quite got there. Kate Morgan and Kirk Reynoldson are both graduates of Bond University, although curiously neither have any experience as entrepreneurs and they both admit they have no technical nous whatsoever. So what was it that prompted a health professional and a former first grade footballer to create an app that would take the pain out of a chore that causes so much personal stress? The clue is that as a couple the idea just may have occurred to them as the result of their own domestic disharmony. If you’ve ever dreamed of launching a cool business idea but didn’t know where to start or how to make it a reality, then this podcast is for you. We live in a digital age where entrepreneurs are popping up all over the place like spring flowers. Every second person seems to be working on a side hustle or a new startup that’s going to make them a motza, but for every wannabe business founder there’s no shortage of those that never quite got there. Kate Morgan and Kirk Reynoldson are both graduates of Bond University, although curiously neither have any experience as entrepreneurs and they both admit they have no technical nous whatsoever. So what was it that prompted a health professional and a former first grade footballer to create an app that would take the pain out of a chore that causes so much personal stress? The clue is that as a couple the idea just may have occurred to them as the result of their own domestic disharmony. If you’ve ever dreamed of launching a cool business idea but didn’t know where to start or how to make it a reality, then this podcast is for you. startup, founders, entrepreneur, football, eggy, health, university, dietetics, bond, life admin true full 65 ff60cd58-57e9-485a-9677-4bec8f565036 Mohit Trivedi Part 2 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 02:00:16 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Mohit Trivedi) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/mohit-trivedi-pt-2-fR_d8aV5 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mohit Trivedi Part 2 Trevor Jackson, Mohit Trivedi 00:38:13 Mohit Trivedi is an alumnus of Southern Cross University and in the 6 years since graduating Mo has had an enormous influence on the shape and direction of the support and experience available to all Gold Coast students. In the second part of this episode we pick up the story just as Mo arrives on the Gold Coast. Mo talks about the homestay family he first lived with and the parents who became his ‘Aussie Mum and Dad’. Mo also reflects on his proactive involvement in Southern Cross University’s widely diverse student community and how his decision to apply for the fledgeling Mayor’s Student Ambassador Program opened so many doors for him, ultimately changing his life. Through the networks he’s built within the student community, the wider education sector and the city of Gold Coast, Mohit Trivedi has become an incredibly influential figure whose had a huge impact on the lives of the city’s students. In telling his story Mo shares some insights into his thinking, as well as his passion for his adopted home and the local student community. Perhaps Mo sums up the real key to his motivations when he says: 'I like to enjoy life. Whatever you’re doing, if you’re not enjoying it, then it’s really not worth it'. Mohit Trivedi is an alumnus of Southern Cross University and in the 6 years since graduating Mo has had an enormous influence on the shape and direction of the support and experience available to all Gold Coast students. In the second part of this episode we pick up the story just as Mo arrives on the Gold Coast. Mo talks about the homestay family he first lived with and the parents who became his ‘Aussie Mum and Dad’. Mo also reflects on his proactive involvement in Southern Cross University’s widely diverse student community and how his decision to apply for the fledgeling Mayor’s Student Ambassador Program opened so many doors for him, ultimately changing his life. Through the networks he’s built within the student community, the wider education sector and the city of Gold Coast, Mohit Trivedi has become an incredibly influential figure whose had a huge impact on the lives of the city’s students. In telling his story Mo shares some insights into his thinking, as well as his passion for his adopted home and the local student community. Perhaps Mo sums up the real key to his motivations when he says: 'I like to enjoy life. Whatever you’re doing, if you’re not enjoying it, then it’s really not worth it'. mumbai, hospitality, southern cross, university, gujarat, tourism, homestay, ambassador, india, hotel management false full 64 6fcf8b6a-0147-4363-83f1-99fe6ec7a251 Mohit Trivedi Part 1 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2021 06:55:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Mohit Trivedi, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/mohit-trivedi-part-1-IuhC46Jb For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mohit Trivedi Part 1 Mohit Trivedi, Trevor Jackson 00:45:15 Mohit Trivedi is arguably the best known international student on the Gold Coast, although it's been six years since he graduated with his Masters in International Tourism and Hotel Management from Southern Cross University. While still at Southern Cross Mo applied for the Mayor's Student Ambassador Program, a Study Gold Coast initiative that was only in its second year. Mo left such a positive impression on those involved with the program that he was offered a position at Study Gold Coast after graduating from uni. Mo was not only given the opportunity to run the program for future Ambassadors, he was also instrumental in the development of the Gold Coast Student Hub and managed the facility when it opened in 2017. It was through these dual roles that Mo became one of the most recognisable faces in the city's international student community and more importantly played an integral part in shaping the support programs and experiences offered through the two initiatives. This podcast follows Mo's journey from his beginnings in India, then on to the UK as a hospitality student gaining valuable real world experience, before arriving on the Gold Coast where his life and career would transform in ways which he could never have imagined. Mohit Trivedi is arguably the best known international student on the Gold Coast, although it's been six years since he graduated with his Masters in International Tourism and Hotel Management from Southern Cross University. While still at Southern Cross Mo applied for the Mayor's Student Ambassador Program, a Study Gold Coast initiative that was only in its second year. Mo left such a positive impression on those involved with the program that he was offered a position at Study Gold Coast after graduating from uni. Mo was not only given the opportunity to run the program for future Ambassadors, he was also instrumental in the development of the Gold Coast Student Hub and managed the facility when it opened in 2017. It was through these dual roles that Mo became one of the most recognisable faces in the city's international student community and more importantly played an integral part in shaping the support programs and experiences offered through the two initiatives. This podcast follows Mo's journey from his beginnings in India, then on to the UK as a hospitality student gaining valuable real world experience, before arriving on the Gold Coast where his life and career would transform in ways which he could never have imagined. england, international tourism, mumbai, hospitality, southern cross, university, tourism, homestay, ambassador, india, hotel management false full 63 d08c18cd-3176-42d9-9f68-4e12f3e1929c Amanda Wedemeyer For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:06:21 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Amanda Wedemeyer) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/amanda-wedemeyer-pGaXSM7j For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Amanda Wedemeyer Trevor Jackson, Amanda Wedemeyer 00:45:25 Amanda Wedemeyer first began studying at Griffith University more than 20 years ago and is only now about to finish that journey. Originally Amanda enrolled to become a nurse, but dropped out after 18 months to take a substantial detour in her life and career. At the age of 36 Amanda returned to Griffith and has since attained a Bachelor of Health, before going on to complete her Honours and in doing so was awarded the University Medal. That’s an impressive achievement in itself, but when you take into account that Amanda is a mother of six children and that she had to nurse her sick father who received a double lung transplant while she was studying for her Honours during a pandemic, you realise what an incredible achievement this is. Now Amanda is about to start a PhD, an extraordinary feat for someone who once dropped out of nursing because she wasn’t ready to commit to the rigours of study and the discipline required. Amanda's unwavering determination to achieve her study goals as a mature aged student after so many years under such incredibly demanding circumstances is an inspiration to all. Amanda Wedemeyer first began studying at Griffith University more than 20 years ago and is only now about to finish that journey. Originally Amanda enrolled to become a nurse, but dropped out after 18 months to take a substantial detour in her life and career. At the age of 36 Amanda returned to Griffith and has since attained a Bachelor of Health, before going on to complete her Honours and in doing so was awarded the University Medal. That’s an impressive achievement in itself, but when you take into account that Amanda is a mother of six children and that she had to nurse her sick father who received a double lung transplant while she was studying for her Honours during a pandemic, you realise what an incredible achievement this is. Now Amanda is about to start a PhD, an extraordinary feat for someone who once dropped out of nursing because she wasn’t ready to commit to the rigours of study and the discipline required. Amanda's unwavering determination to achieve her study goals as a mature aged student after so many years under such incredibly demanding circumstances is an inspiration to all. phd, australia, honours, mature age, cambodia, health, university, university medal, nursing, public health, flight attendant, griffith false full 62 25a186b1-5d16-4267-9338-480eb9c81db6 Cameron Del Moro For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:04:32 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Cameron Del Moro) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/cameron-del-moro-cQlNoZTX For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Cameron Del Moro Trevor Jackson, Cameron Del Moro 00:38:33 Five years ago if someone had told garbage man Cameron Del Moro that he would go on to university and complete a degree he would have laughed at them… but just a few weeks ago the Gold Coast local graduated with an Environmental Science degree from Griffith University. Up until he commenced his degree Cameron had tried his hand at many things - tradie, garbage man, professional footballer, carer... he even tried a business venture but nothing ever really seemed to work out. Then while he was driving the truck on his garbage run he began to take notice of the amount of incorrect waste that people were putting into their bins that made them toxic and before long this young garbage man began to develop a keen interest in waste management and sustainable practices. It took considerable encouragement and self belief, but after years of dedication to his new found conviction the one time class clown is now a Bachelor of Environmental Science with majors in Environmental Management and Urban Planning. This is Cameron's journey from garbo to graduate. Five years ago if someone had told garbage man Cameron Del Moro that he would go on to university and complete a degree he would have laughed at them… but just a few weeks ago the Gold Coast local graduated with an Environmental Science degree from Griffith University. Up until he commenced his degree Cameron had tried his hand at many things - tradie, garbage man, professional footballer, carer... he even tried a business venture but nothing ever really seemed to work out. Then while he was driving the truck on his garbage run he began to take notice of the amount of incorrect waste that people were putting into their bins that made them toxic and before long this young garbage man began to develop a keen interest in waste management and sustainable practices. It took considerable encouragement and self belief, but after years of dedication to his new found conviction the one time class clown is now a Bachelor of Environmental Science with majors in Environmental Management and Urban Planning. This is Cameron's journey from garbo to graduate. environment, mature age, urban planning, science, university, griffith false full 61 924d9c46-7e5b-48bd-a1e7-7292b8c68200 Mona Izzeldin For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:03:44 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Mona Izzeldin, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/mona-izzeldin-GSW0vGDY For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mona Izzeldin Mona Izzeldin, Trevor Jackson 00:41:29 All it took was one photo for Mona Izzeldin to fall in love with the Gold Coast. The fact that it was her older brother who had the Bond University brochure and was considering coming here didn’t stop Mona from becoming the first member of her family to study at the prestigious Gold Coast institution. Her brother would later follow. Mona was absolutely taken with the idea of studying at Bond, yet she still had to wait three more years to finish school before she could realise her dream. Regardless of Bond’s stellar reputation, leaving Dubai to come to the Gold Coast was a huge leap of faith for a 17 year old girl who had never travelled so far on her own before. Certainly spending her first six months here with a homestay family was a big help in making Mona’s transition easier. Mona had always been fascinated by science at school, and while her Mum may have been happier had Mona pursued medicine, she reasoned that biomedical science was a good compromise to study at Bond. During her time at university Mona engaged in a host of extra curricular activities, from the Mayor’s Student Ambassador program to the TIQ International Student Advisory Panel where she advocated for her fellow students. Now carving out a career as a hazmat consultant travelling across Australia, Mona’s dream has become a reality, one she has no intention of letting slip through her fingers. All it took was one photo for Mona Izzeldin to fall in love with the Gold Coast. The fact that it was her older brother who had the Bond University brochure and was considering coming here didn’t stop Mona from becoming the first member of her family to study at the prestigious Gold Coast institution. Her brother would later follow. Mona was absolutely taken with the idea of studying at Bond, yet she still had to wait three more years to finish school before she could realise her dream. Regardless of Bond’s stellar reputation, leaving Dubai to come to the Gold Coast was a huge leap of faith for a 17 year old girl who had never travelled so far on her own before. Certainly spending her first six months here with a homestay family was a big help in making Mona’s transition easier. Mona had always been fascinated by science at school, and while her Mum may have been happier had Mona pursued medicine, she reasoned that biomedical science was a good compromise to study at Bond. During her time at university Mona engaged in a host of extra curricular activities, from the Mayor’s Student Ambassador program to the TIQ International Student Advisory Panel where she advocated for her fellow students. Now carving out a career as a hazmat consultant travelling across Australia, Mona’s dream has become a reality, one she has no intention of letting slip through her fingers. biomedical, science, transformer, university, sudan, homestay, dubai, ambassador, bond false full 60 b95a8730-4e5a-486e-b05c-4035516a5c54 Alex Cujko For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 6 Aug 2021 06:32:58 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Alex Cujko) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/alex-cujko-g9TX0LaH For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Alex Cujko Trevor Jackson, Alex Cujko 00:34:55 Alex Cujko grew up on the Gold Coast and went on to study Multimedia, Marketing and Visual Media Design at Griffith University. He graduated four years ago and since then Alex has been quickly carving out an impressive career in digital marketing. Alex recently joined Playground XYZ as a Programmatic Campaign Manager where he looks after digital marketing campaigns across a myriad of channels for a company which has been named Marketing Technology Company of the Year on multiple occasions from such industry bibles as Mumbrella and B & T. Deloitte have also named them the winner of their Technology Fast 50 title for the past 2 years running. If you ever wondered what it's like to work as a gun young digital marketer for one of Australia’s most lauded marketing technology companies this podcast is for you. Alex Cujko grew up on the Gold Coast and went on to study Multimedia, Marketing and Visual Media Design at Griffith University. He graduated four years ago and since then Alex has been quickly carving out an impressive career in digital marketing. Alex recently joined Playground XYZ as a Programmatic Campaign Manager where he looks after digital marketing campaigns across a myriad of channels for a company which has been named Marketing Technology Company of the Year on multiple occasions from such industry bibles as Mumbrella and B & T. Deloitte have also named them the winner of their Technology Fast 50 title for the past 2 years running. If you ever wondered what it's like to work as a gun young digital marketer for one of Australia’s most lauded marketing technology companies this podcast is for you. design, advertising, marketing, university, multimedia, ambassador, media, griffith, digital false full 59 318e6434-126e-46b7-b1ca-c9e82c2015bc Dan Clougherty For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Dan Clougherty Trevor Jackson, Dan Clougherty 00:58:55 Dan Clougherty is 58 years old. Up until last year he’d worked in the film and television industry for most of his life, but that all changed when he decided to move to the Gold Coast and began studying to become a barber. Talk about a radical U turn in your career! As a young man Dan developed an interest in photography, honing his skills as he worked for some of Atlanta’s leading ad agencies before taking up an opportunity to work in film and television in LA. Dan started in that industry as a gaffer and a grip, then later utilised his lighting experience as a photographer for special effects when CGI was in its infancy. Afterwards Dan bluffed his way into an editor’s role without knowing how to operate the software and not understanding much of the technical jargon of the job. he went on to work for many big name clients in film and advertising, including Apple when they launched the first iMac. Dan moved to Australia after marrying Aussie television journalist Maxine Gray and ended up working on several television shows here like So You can Dance and The Voice. But after 35 years of long and stressful hours meeting the demands of high flying clients, egotistical producers and demanding directors Dan Clougherty had had enough of his former life. Now living on the Gold Coast it’s not only a sea change but a career change for Dan. He’s given up cutting film and taken up cutting hair by studying to be a barber at the Barber Academy. Dan Clougherty is 58 years old. Up until last year he’d worked in the film and television industry for most of his life, but that all changed when he decided to move to the Gold Coast and began studying to become a barber. Talk about a radical U turn in your career! As a young man Dan developed an interest in photography, honing his skills as he worked for some of Atlanta’s leading ad agencies before taking up an opportunity to work in film and television in LA. Dan started in that industry as a gaffer and a grip, then later utilised his lighting experience as a photographer for special effects when CGI was in its infancy. Afterwards Dan bluffed his way into an editor’s role without knowing how to operate the software and not understanding much of the technical jargon of the job. he went on to work for many big name clients in film and advertising, including Apple when they launched the first iMac. Dan moved to Australia after marrying Aussie television journalist Maxine Gray and ended up working on several television shows here like So You can Dance and The Voice. But after 35 years of long and stressful hours meeting the demands of high flying clients, egotistical producers and demanding directors Dan Clougherty had had enough of his former life. Now living on the Gold Coast it’s not only a sea change but a career change for Dan. He’s given up cutting film and taken up cutting hair by studying to be a barber at the Barber Academy. photography, advertising, editor, television, film, usa, barber, academy false full 58 98279ebe-dba4-4833-aa34-4e10b5226a38 Jade Mellor For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:34:58 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Jade Mellor) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/jade-mellor-fi7xxZbg For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Jade Mellor Trevor Jackson, Jade Mellor 01:02:07 Jade Mellor describes growing up in the West Midlands of England as wonderful. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but there was always something within Jade that gave her the urge to travel and explore. In 2013 she came to Australia for the first time, which included a road trip from Cairns to Sydney over 18 days – but it wasn’t enough, she wanted more. In 2016 she pushed her boundaries a little bit further by applying for a Working Holiday Visa to see what it felt like to be living and working the normal day to day life in Australia and the Gold Coast had her heart from the very start. Jade was determined that it wouldn't be her last visit. The following year Jade underwent brain surgery to eradicate a medical condition that up until then had been a huge restriction on her life. It was a decision that would open up many new opportunities, including Jade's long held dream to live in Australia. Now studying Carpentry at TAFE on the Gold Coast, Jade is at long last realising her career and life ambitions. Jade Mellor describes growing up in the West Midlands of England as wonderful. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but there was always something within Jade that gave her the urge to travel and explore. In 2013 she came to Australia for the first time, which included a road trip from Cairns to Sydney over 18 days – but it wasn’t enough, she wanted more. In 2016 she pushed her boundaries a little bit further by applying for a Working Holiday Visa to see what it felt like to be living and working the normal day to day life in Australia and the Gold Coast had her heart from the very start. Jade was determined that it wouldn't be her last visit. The following year Jade underwent brain surgery to eradicate a medical condition that up until then had been a huge restriction on her life. It was a decision that would open up many new opportunities, including Jade's long held dream to live in Australia. Now studying Carpentry at TAFE on the Gold Coast, Jade is at long last realising her career and life ambitions. england, carpentry, epilepsy, tafe, surgery, ambassador false full 57 04bc6ca7-c947-418d-88eb-78f0da2fa55e Martin Ebata For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 02:39:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Martin Ebata) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/martin-ebata-i7VET5xN For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Martin Ebata Trevor Jackson, Martin Ebata 00:37:39 Sport has always played a big part in Martin Ebata’s life. Growing up in Sweden Martin was an elite junior tennis player who may have been destined for big things, but ultimately the fiercely competitive environment took its toll on the budding young talent and he decided to pursue a different path for his future. Martin began looking for study options overseas and after friends had recommended Australia as an ideal destination Martin enrolled in Sports Development at TAFE on the Gold Coast. After graduation Martin moved to Japan, to gain a better understanding of his father’s homeland and to start his coaching career by developing up and coming tennis hopefuls. Now with the Tokyo Olympics just around the corner sport continues to be a big presence in Martin’s life, although the fate of the Games is hanging in the balance thanks to a global pandemic and life in Japan has changed considerably since Martin first arrived there. Sport has always played a big part in Martin Ebata’s life. Growing up in Sweden Martin was an elite junior tennis player who may have been destined for big things, but ultimately the fiercely competitive environment took its toll on the budding young talent and he decided to pursue a different path for his future. Martin began looking for study options overseas and after friends had recommended Australia as an ideal destination Martin enrolled in Sports Development at TAFE on the Gold Coast. After graduation Martin moved to Japan, to gain a better understanding of his father’s homeland and to start his coaching career by developing up and coming tennis hopefuls. Now with the Tokyo Olympics just around the corner sport continues to be a big presence in Martin’s life, although the fate of the Games is hanging in the balance thanks to a global pandemic and life in Japan has changed considerably since Martin first arrived there. japan, tafe, sport, tennis, sweden, coach, sports development false full 56 4f45efdf-a0c0-4685-b2b0-0e207e7c74bb Gabriela Damaceno For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2021 02:48:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Gabriela Damaceno, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/gabriela-damaceno-SPxJFCfk For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Gabriela Damaceno Gabriela Damaceno, Trevor Jackson 00:50:47 The Gold Coast’s idyllic climate, amazing beaches and incredible surf breaks are an irresistible magnet for many, probably none more so than our surf obsessed friends from Brazil who are drawn here in increasing numbers. Before coming to the Gold Coast Gabriela Damaceno knew no one here, in fact she’d never heard of the city until a journalist she admired suggested it as an ideal destination to further her studies. That recommendation has led to a progression of courses over the past four years – including screen and media, a diploma of social media marketing, a diploma in communication and finally now a Masters in Philosophy at Bond University – not bad for someone who could only afford to get here after a friend working at an airline offered Gabriela an incredibly cheap airfare. Gabriela is grateful for every opportunity she’s had since arriving on the Gold Coast, including her current job working for Evolve Skateboards, the biggest electric skateboard company in the world. It's an ideal role for a young Brazilian woman who loves adventure sports and the outdoors. The Gold Coast’s idyllic climate, amazing beaches and incredible surf breaks are an irresistible magnet for many, probably none more so than our surf obsessed friends from Brazil who are drawn here in increasing numbers. Before coming to the Gold Coast Gabriela Damaceno knew no one here, in fact she’d never heard of the city until a journalist she admired suggested it as an ideal destination to further her studies. That recommendation has led to a progression of courses over the past four years – including screen and media, a diploma of social media marketing, a diploma in communication and finally now a Masters in Philosophy at Bond University – not bad for someone who could only afford to get here after a friend working at an airline offered Gabriela an incredibly cheap airfare. Gabriela is grateful for every opportunity she’s had since arriving on the Gold Coast, including her current job working for Evolve Skateboards, the biggest electric skateboard company in the world. It's an ideal role for a young Brazilian woman who loves adventure sports and the outdoors. research, sao paulo, brazil, marketing, university, masters, bond, surf, communications, skateboard, socail media, jornalism false full 55 45cb1d79-c90c-4ae3-a6f3-64c9c855fd5b Mannu Kala Part 2 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:35:25 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Mannu Kala, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/mannu-kala-part-2-0XLVKGvN For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mannu Kala Part 2 Mannu Kala, Trevor Jackson 00:45:39 On our previous episode we featured part 1 of the extraordinary life of Mannu Kala, who grew up never far from danger or violence in Kashmir, before his politicisation as an ambitious university student in India, and then a spur of the moment decision to leave it all behind to study in Australia. In this podcast we pick up the story as Mannu arrives on the Gold Coast to study communications and public relations at Griffith University. Then follow Mannu's path as he takes on all sorts of odd jobs – from security guard to radio talk show host, before a chance opportunity paved the way for his entrepreneurial talent to flourish. Today Mannu holds executive roles in numerous businesses, including Medlab Pathology, Skin 02 and Covax, the company he established that is now contracted by governments to devise logistical solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. On our previous episode we featured part 1 of the extraordinary life of Mannu Kala, who grew up never far from danger or violence in Kashmir, before his politicisation as an ambitious university student in India, and then a spur of the moment decision to leave it all behind to study in Australia. In this podcast we pick up the story as Mannu arrives on the Gold Coast to study communications and public relations at Griffith University. Then follow Mannu's path as he takes on all sorts of odd jobs – from security guard to radio talk show host, before a chance opportunity paved the way for his entrepreneurial talent to flourish. Today Mannu holds executive roles in numerous businesses, including Medlab Pathology, Skin 02 and Covax, the company he established that is now contracted by governments to devise logistical solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. public relations, kashmir, radio, entrepreneur, business, university, masters, india, communications, griffith false full 54 07a28fe9-3b98-4dfc-be7e-e4f6c749c60e Mannu Kala Part 1 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mannu Kala Part 1 Trevor Jackson, Mannu Kala 00:39:52 Mannu Kala has lived an extraordinary life. He grew up in Kashmir, nestled in the majestic Himalayas, one of the most strikingly beautiful areas of the world, but it’s also a place of ongoing and at times extreme violence through territorial and religious conflict. As a boy, danger was never far away from Mannu, from soldier’s rifles pointed in his direction to random bomb blasts on the streets where he lived, he still carries shrapnel in his body as a solemn reminder of those dangerous times. Today he is a very wealthy and successful businessman on the Gold Coast, a far cry from his arrival here just 12 years ago with next to nothing in his pocket to study at Griffith University. Mannu’s journey has been so extraordinary that it almost defies belief, it’s the kind of tale that sounds like something straight out of a movie and he’s still only 36 years old. In the first chapter of this two part episode we explore what Mannu's life was like growing up in Kashmir, his political awakening as a student in a crime laden city of India and the unintended circumstances that led him to apply out of the blue for a student visa to study on the Gold Coast - a move that would transform his life. Mannu Kala has lived an extraordinary life. He grew up in Kashmir, nestled in the majestic Himalayas, one of the most strikingly beautiful areas of the world, but it’s also a place of ongoing and at times extreme violence through territorial and religious conflict. As a boy, danger was never far away from Mannu, from soldier’s rifles pointed in his direction to random bomb blasts on the streets where he lived, he still carries shrapnel in his body as a solemn reminder of those dangerous times. Today he is a very wealthy and successful businessman on the Gold Coast, a far cry from his arrival here just 12 years ago with next to nothing in his pocket to study at Griffith University. Mannu’s journey has been so extraordinary that it almost defies belief, it’s the kind of tale that sounds like something straight out of a movie and he’s still only 36 years old. In the first chapter of this two part episode we explore what Mannu's life was like growing up in Kashmir, his political awakening as a student in a crime laden city of India and the unintended circumstances that led him to apply out of the blue for a student visa to study on the Gold Coast - a move that would transform his life. physiotherapy, kashmir, politcal activism, university, sikh, journalism, india, griffith false full 53 909ce3d4-8842-4e79-98b0-593149e4276a Luiz Perez For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:58:59 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Luiz Perez) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/luiz-perez-s67J35Vl For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Luiz Perez Trevor Jackson, Luiz Perez 00:50:41 Luiz Perez arrived on the Gold Coast from Brazil 8 years ago and by his own admission his English was terrible. While Luiz had qualifications in IT and management, along with considerable experience in Brazil his lack of language skills meant that he had to seek out more labour intensive jobs until his language improved. How he managed to get through his job interviews here without being able to speak English were awkwardly clumsy at best, yet he somehow managed to land numerous jobs to help pay for his study and living expenses. After getting his English language skills to an acceptable level Luiz enrolled at TAFE to study for a Diploma in Software Development. This then led to entry at Southern Cross University where he studied the same discipline for his Bachelors’ Degree. The teenager who once used to survive without a coin in his pocket by playing guitar on the beach for food in Brazil has come a long way, now working in IT for Feros, a care provider for the aged and disabled in the Gold Coast's community health sector. Luiz Perez arrived on the Gold Coast from Brazil 8 years ago and by his own admission his English was terrible. While Luiz had qualifications in IT and management, along with considerable experience in Brazil his lack of language skills meant that he had to seek out more labour intensive jobs until his language improved. How he managed to get through his job interviews here without being able to speak English were awkwardly clumsy at best, yet he somehow managed to land numerous jobs to help pay for his study and living expenses. After getting his English language skills to an acceptable level Luiz enrolled at TAFE to study for a Diploma in Software Development. This then led to entry at Southern Cross University where he studied the same discipline for his Bachelors’ Degree. The teenager who once used to survive without a coin in his pocket by playing guitar on the beach for food in Brazil has come a long way, now working in IT for Feros, a care provider for the aged and disabled in the Gold Coast's community health sector. brazil, degree, tafe, southern cross university, english language, diploma, information technology, health care false full 52 651b5586-5988-4c8f-97b9-16d6ebba9e86 Thilinika Wijesinghe For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 01:49:49 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Thilinika Wijesinghe) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/thilinika-wijesinghe-Rm2Bf6xd For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thilinika Wijesinghe Trevor Jackson, Thilinika Wijesinghe 00:47:33 Thilinika Wijesinghe is from Colombo in Sri Lanka. Her career aspirations have seen her go from originally wanting to be a doctor, to pursuing a career as a journalist, before taking up a teaching job when the journalism opportunities were few and far between. At one stage Thili took a career detour when she accepted a marketing role, but after 5 years she felt a strong urge to return to teaching and a desire to study overseas, Thili explored a raft of options all over the world before settling on the Gold Coast, where she’s now studying for her PhD in Education at Southern Cross University. Thili’s research for her PhD draws not only on the wide spectrum of her professional experience, but also her personal passions of sustainable living and teaching through drama. If you thought PhD’s were purely an academic pursuit, guess again. Thilinika Wijesinghe will have you thinking on a more lateral and somewhat unconventional plane, which makes for a very engaging discussion. Thilinika Wijesinghe is from Colombo in Sri Lanka. Her career aspirations have seen her go from originally wanting to be a doctor, to pursuing a career as a journalist, before taking up a teaching job when the journalism opportunities were few and far between. At one stage Thili took a career detour when she accepted a marketing role, but after 5 years she felt a strong urge to return to teaching and a desire to study overseas, Thili explored a raft of options all over the world before settling on the Gold Coast, where she’s now studying for her PhD in Education at Southern Cross University. Thili’s research for her PhD draws not only on the wide spectrum of her professional experience, but also her personal passions of sustainable living and teaching through drama. If you thought PhD’s were purely an academic pursuit, guess again. Thilinika Wijesinghe will have you thinking on a more lateral and somewhat unconventional plane, which makes for a very engaging discussion. phd, marketing, southern cross university, drama, sustainability, ecology, ambassador, journalist, teacher, sri lanka false full 51 5a72fb4f-5af2-47d8-bdb8-6980624391ee Vinaya Wate For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 27 May 2021 01:23:36 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Vinaya Wate) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/vinaya-wate-lfaUk0Ww For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Vinaya Wate Trevor Jackson, Vinaya Wate 00:42:17 Vinaya Wate had never travelled abroad until she came to the Gold Coast. She grew up in a Hindu family that can trace its origins back to the very early days of the city of Mumbai and attended a Catholic school there, giving Vinaya a spiritual background formed by both Christianity and Hinduism. While Vinaya has a natural artistic talent with a flair for drawing, it's the technical world that fascinates her most. She studied engineering at the University of Mumbai and while she was there Vinaya began to entertain the idea of expanding her horizons abroad. Now on the Gold Coast studying her Masters in IT at Griffith University, the experience has seen her grow personally, professionally and profoundly. Vinaya Wate had never travelled abroad until she came to the Gold Coast. She grew up in a Hindu family that can trace its origins back to the very early days of the city of Mumbai and attended a Catholic school there, giving Vinaya a spiritual background formed by both Christianity and Hinduism. While Vinaya has a natural artistic talent with a flair for drawing, it's the technical world that fascinates her most. She studied engineering at the University of Mumbai and while she was there Vinaya began to entertain the idea of expanding her horizons abroad. Now on the Gold Coast studying her Masters in IT at Griffith University, the experience has seen her grow personally, professionally and profoundly. mumbai, university, information technology, india, engineering, griffith false full 50 d98f49b6-071f-4460-924b-0286abfc8c37 Alvin Yap For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 12:11:27 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Alvin Yap, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/alvin-yap-T5lME2K7 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Alvin Yap Alvin Yap, Trevor Jackson 00:43:18 Alvin Yap is one of the most likeable young people you’re ever likely to meet. Friendly, easy-going and quick to smile or laugh, Alvin has a charm that’s hard to resist. Alvin spent the early part of his life in Malaysia, then moved to the Gold Coast with his family before he reached his teens. It’s here on the Gold Coast where Alvin quickly carved out a ubiquitous place academically, socially and now in business circles since he recently started his career. While attending Griffith University Alvin became a member of the Griffith Mates program and was also chosen as one of the Mayor’s Student Ambassadors for the City of Gold Coast, initiatives which both place a strong emphasis on diplomacy, volunteering and leadership through participation. After graduation Alvin spread his multicultural wings further by taking on a key role in the Australia-China Youth Association and its flagship event, the Australia-China Emerging Leaders Summit. If ever there was a likely candidate to be a key influencer of his generation it’s Alvin Yap, yet paradoxically his humble disposition would undoubtedly have him insisting that he’s far from anything but that person. Alvin Yap is one of the most likeable young people you’re ever likely to meet. Friendly, easy-going and quick to smile or laugh, Alvin has a charm that’s hard to resist. Alvin spent the early part of his life in Malaysia, then moved to the Gold Coast with his family before he reached his teens. It’s here on the Gold Coast where Alvin quickly carved out a ubiquitous place academically, socially and now in business circles since he recently started his career. While attending Griffith University Alvin became a member of the Griffith Mates program and was also chosen as one of the Mayor’s Student Ambassadors for the City of Gold Coast, initiatives which both place a strong emphasis on diplomacy, volunteering and leadership through participation. After graduation Alvin spread his multicultural wings further by taking on a key role in the Australia-China Youth Association and its flagship event, the Australia-China Emerging Leaders Summit. If ever there was a likely candidate to be a key influencer of his generation it’s Alvin Yap, yet paradoxically his humble disposition would undoubtedly have him insisting that he’s far from anything but that person. china, business, university, covid-19, malaysia, ambassador, leadership, accounting, griffith false full 49 d0d0ae51-f7c1-4b1d-83b2-e2673d1d5f45 Eileen Chan For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 14 May 2021 00:44:27 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Eileen Chan, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/eileen-chan-2ZlZuhJJ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Eileen Chan Eileen Chan, Trevor Jackson 00:45:03 Until I’d met Eileen Chan I’d never heard the term “hidden children”. It’s a name given to the children of China who were born to parents that didn’t adhere to China’s one child policy, a program that was designed to curb China’s population explosion. The program began in the late 1970’s and was relaxed in 2016. There were severe penalties for those who didn’t follow the policy, so those who broke the law had to hide any extra children. Raised by her grandmother, Eileen lived in a different town away from her parents, couldn’t carry her family name and to this day she still doesn’t have a birth certificate. In the eyes of the law, Eileen doesn’t exist in China - she is a persona non grata. Perhaps that’s why Eileen seized an opportunity to live in another country, a place where she could have her own identity. The place she chose was the Gold Coast, a place where she is now studying social work at Griffith University. Eileen wants to be a social worker because she has a strong desire to help others in the community. For someone who grew up without being able to embrace her true identity away from her immediate family and without being able to openly show affection, that really is remarkable. Until I’d met Eileen Chan I’d never heard the term “hidden children”. It’s a name given to the children of China who were born to parents that didn’t adhere to China’s one child policy, a program that was designed to curb China’s population explosion. The program began in the late 1970’s and was relaxed in 2016. There were severe penalties for those who didn’t follow the policy, so those who broke the law had to hide any extra children. Raised by her grandmother, Eileen lived in a different town away from her parents, couldn’t carry her family name and to this day she still doesn’t have a birth certificate. In the eyes of the law, Eileen doesn’t exist in China - she is a persona non grata. Perhaps that’s why Eileen seized an opportunity to live in another country, a place where she could have her own identity. The place she chose was the Gold Coast, a place where she is now studying social work at Griffith University. Eileen wants to be a social worker because she has a strong desire to help others in the community. For someone who grew up without being able to embrace her true identity away from her immediate family and without being able to openly show affection, that really is remarkable. china, social work, new zealand, university, masters, teacher, griffith false full 48 0ab04a00-a2ab-4c65-94aa-ccff02c803a5 Joshua Ho For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:54:54 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Joshua Ho) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/joshua-ho-W0FLYgI0 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Joshua Ho Trevor Jackson, Joshua Ho 00:34:56 Joshua Ho has been obsessed by planes ever since he was a little boy, running around the house with a toy plane in his hand only to rush outside as soon as an aircraft passed overhead. It’s something he still does to this day. Joshua knew he wanted to be a pilot and he knew he wanted to gain his qualifications overseas. But why would a young lad from a small province in Eastern Malaysia choose the Gold Coast as the ideal destination to earn his wings? The Airways Aviation and Southern Cross University student shares his experiences of living and studying on the Gold Coast and why he still gets excited every time he climbs on board a plane, even after some hair raising flying experiences. Joshua Ho has been obsessed by planes ever since he was a little boy, running around the house with a toy plane in his hand only to rush outside as soon as an aircraft passed overhead. It’s something he still does to this day. Joshua knew he wanted to be a pilot and he knew he wanted to gain his qualifications overseas. But why would a young lad from a small province in Eastern Malaysia choose the Gold Coast as the ideal destination to earn his wings? The Airways Aviation and Southern Cross University student shares his experiences of living and studying on the Gold Coast and why he still gets excited every time he climbs on board a plane, even after some hair raising flying experiences. pilot, southern cross university, malaysia, flying, airways aviation false full 47 5793a3f1-1866-4d20-9dfa-23057655e41e Gaby Dixon For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:33:39 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Gaby Dixon, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/gaby-dixon-DKjgJEr3 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Gaby Dixon Gaby Dixon, Trevor Jackson 00:44:07 Gaby Dixon was just a young girl when she left South Africa with her parents, who dreamt of a better life for Gaby and her sister on the Gold Coast. While she was a student at Emmanuel College, Gaby’s family hosted a German exchange student and the following year the German girl’s family reciprocated by hosting Gaby at their place. Gaby also travelled to the Thai/Burmese border over successive years with her Emmanuel College class mates through a program that was designed to develop greater awareness and understanding of the local Karen people’s stateless displacement as refugees over many decades through brutal conflict. After completing high school Gaby was offered a scholarship to study Actuarial Science at Bond University, where once again she worked with those less fortunate in society through the Sony Foundation’s disability support program. It’s the combination of these experiences, that have led Gaby to ponder how she can best serve those less fortunate in society as she begins her career as an actuary with Deloitte. Still only 19 years of age, Gaby shows an extraordinary level of maturity as a young woman who has already travelled an exceptional path and who’s real journey is only now about to begin in a much wider world. Gaby Dixon was just a young girl when she left South Africa with her parents, who dreamt of a better life for Gaby and her sister on the Gold Coast. While she was a student at Emmanuel College, Gaby’s family hosted a German exchange student and the following year the German girl’s family reciprocated by hosting Gaby at their place. Gaby also travelled to the Thai/Burmese border over successive years with her Emmanuel College class mates through a program that was designed to develop greater awareness and understanding of the local Karen people’s stateless displacement as refugees over many decades through brutal conflict. After completing high school Gaby was offered a scholarship to study Actuarial Science at Bond University, where once again she worked with those less fortunate in society through the Sony Foundation’s disability support program. It’s the combination of these experiences, that have led Gaby to ponder how she can best serve those less fortunate in society as she begins her career as an actuary with Deloitte. Still only 19 years of age, Gaby shows an extraordinary level of maturity as a young woman who has already travelled an exceptional path and who’s real journey is only now about to begin in a much wider world. south africa, germany, actuarial science, thailand, burma, actuary, emmanuel college, university, exchange student, bond false full 46 08ca68f8-d3d2-4068-bbc2-f03b66d9cbcc Natalia Monsalve For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:55:10 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Natalia Monsalve, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/natalia-monsalve-WMOqypiZ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Natalia Monsalve Natalia Monsalve, Trevor Jackson 00:31:10 Natalia Monsalve describes her hometown of Medellin as “a city of the flowers, hard working people and interesting architecture. It’s a city nestled in a valley with a magnificent view of the mountains”. Natalia says Medellin is also famous because of its beautiful weather. No wonder she loves the Gold Coast, because it is a stunning city by the sea with views to its hinterland mountains that's bathed in sunshine 300 days of the year. Natalia is an architecture graduate from Colombia who left home to study English at The Language Academy and to build a better life for herself on the Gold Coast. After she arrived here Natalia established an Instagram account to share her love of her adopted city and the amazing experiences she’s been having on the coast and around Australia. She now has almost 50,000 followers, almost all of them based in South America and almost every one of those wishing they were here Natalia Monsalve describes her hometown of Medellin as “a city of the flowers, hard working people and interesting architecture. It’s a city nestled in a valley with a magnificent view of the mountains”. Natalia says Medellin is also famous because of its beautiful weather. No wonder she loves the Gold Coast, because it is a stunning city by the sea with views to its hinterland mountains that's bathed in sunshine 300 days of the year. Natalia is an architecture graduate from Colombia who left home to study English at The Language Academy and to build a better life for herself on the Gold Coast. After she arrived here Natalia established an Instagram account to share her love of her adopted city and the amazing experiences she’s been having on the coast and around Australia. She now has almost 50,000 followers, almost all of them based in South America and almost every one of those wishing they were here ielts, english language, colombia, the language academy, architect false full 45 a39bc658-b94a-4669-b0b5-82266deac625 Naveen Makker For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 8 Apr 2021 04:02:19 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Naveen Makker, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/naveen-makker-eMuuouR2 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Naveen Makker Naveen Makker, Trevor Jackson 00:49:45 Until I sat down with Naveen Makker to record this show I knew very little of his life in India before he came to study at Griffith University. It wasn’t until Naveen began to talk about his life that he describes as 'pampered' and 'spoon-fed' that I realised he’d come from a privileged background and that he’d taken the extraordinary step of turning his back on his family’s wealth that I began to understand what he’d relinquished just so that he could study on the Gold Coast. In the course of our conversation we covered everything from his father’s expectations and tough love to diminish Naveen’s sense of entitlement, through to a theoretical discussion on the emergence of India’s rapidly rising middle class and how it has changed the identity of what it means to be Indian in the 21st century. This episode is a revealing insight into a life of privilege and a young man’s desire to turn his back on it in order to prove himself on his own terms. Until I sat down with Naveen Makker to record this show I knew very little of his life in India before he came to study at Griffith University. It wasn’t until Naveen began to talk about his life that he describes as 'pampered' and 'spoon-fed' that I realised he’d come from a privileged background and that he’d taken the extraordinary step of turning his back on his family’s wealth that I began to understand what he’d relinquished just so that he could study on the Gold Coast. In the course of our conversation we covered everything from his father’s expectations and tough love to diminish Naveen’s sense of entitlement, through to a theoretical discussion on the emergence of India’s rapidly rising middle class and how it has changed the identity of what it means to be Indian in the 21st century. This episode is a revealing insight into a life of privilege and a young man’s desire to turn his back on it in order to prove himself on his own terms. entrepreneur, business, hospitality, marketing, university, delhi, india, griffith false full 44 6e5a9a59-f513-4845-915a-717e7daecc44 Dania Iskandari For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 1 Apr 2021 03:51:14 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Dania Iskandari, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/dania-iskandari-y2TdG2Nl For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Dania Iskandari Dania Iskandari, Trevor Jackson 00:30:44 What must it be like for a young woman who has never travelled outside of their very conservative Muslim culture until they arrive on the Gold Coast, a city that embodies the freedom of expression and choice in just about every aspect of its lifestyle? If you were that young woman how would you react to being suddenly exposed to this very liberated way of living? What happens when you are confronted by choices that can provide you with opportunities that you would otherwise have only ever dreamt of? What happens when what may seem the most harmless of moves you make on social media by western standards can be scrutinised to the point where you could potentially bring dishonour to your family name? You have to be really careful about your actions. Dania Iskandari is from Iran, a country that is stringently governed by its Islamic and autocratic Supreme Leader and where its people have faced significant restraints with regard to human rights and civil liberties. As such there are aspects of Dania's life and her family which are best not discussed in our conversation. Dania has just completed her Bachelor Degree in Psychology at Griffith University and is now planning to start her new life and career here in Australia. What must it be like for a young woman who has never travelled outside of their very conservative Muslim culture until they arrive on the Gold Coast, a city that embodies the freedom of expression and choice in just about every aspect of its lifestyle? If you were that young woman how would you react to being suddenly exposed to this very liberated way of living? What happens when you are confronted by choices that can provide you with opportunities that you would otherwise have only ever dreamt of? What happens when what may seem the most harmless of moves you make on social media by western standards can be scrutinised to the point where you could potentially bring dishonour to your family name? You have to be really careful about your actions. Dania Iskandari is from Iran, a country that is stringently governed by its Islamic and autocratic Supreme Leader and where its people have faced significant restraints with regard to human rights and civil liberties. As such there are aspects of Dania's life and her family which are best not discussed in our conversation. Dania has just completed her Bachelor Degree in Psychology at Griffith University and is now planning to start her new life and career here in Australia. psychology, iran, university, muslim, griffith false full 43 88d1162f-d780-42e9-b109-36f7ce133c2f Nikol Slynkova For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:46:42 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Nikol Slynkova, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/nikol-slynkova-fPCez5rH For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Nikol Slynkova Nikol Slynkova, Trevor Jackson 00:38:15 Ever since she was a little girl Nikol Slynkova has been fascinated by the sea and its marine life, but there were very limited opportunities to explore those wonders growing up in a landlocked country like the Czech Republic. Undaunted, Nikol took advantage of seaside family holidays and every trip to the ocean in search of aquatic adventure. By the time she started high school Nikol had to elect her future vocation, but with marine science unavailable as an option she chose the closest thing she could find to it, which was to study as a “chemical operator for pharmaceutical production”. It was only after her Mum had visited a friend on the Gold Coast that Nikol heard about Griffith University and that its curriculum included a degree in marine biology. Not only did Nikol jump at the chance, she embraced everything that the Gold Coast and university life had to offer, including the Griffith Mates and Mayor’s Student Ambassador programs. Ever since she was a little girl Nikol Slynkova has been fascinated by the sea and its marine life, but there were very limited opportunities to explore those wonders growing up in a landlocked country like the Czech Republic. Undaunted, Nikol took advantage of seaside family holidays and every trip to the ocean in search of aquatic adventure. By the time she started high school Nikol had to elect her future vocation, but with marine science unavailable as an option she chose the closest thing she could find to it, which was to study as a “chemical operator for pharmaceutical production”. It was only after her Mum had visited a friend on the Gold Coast that Nikol heard about Griffith University and that its curriculum included a degree in marine biology. Not only did Nikol jump at the chance, she embraced everything that the Gold Coast and university life had to offer, including the Griffith Mates and Mayor’s Student Ambassador programs. marine biologist, science, university, student ambassador, czech republic, griffith false full 42 64913ad8-ea9c-4119-ae6f-200c7f2f4108 Cathryn Hackett For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:34:20 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Cathryn Hackett, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/cathryn-hackett-qJw6X_Av For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Cathryn Hackett Cathryn Hackett, Trevor Jackson 00:28:01 Have you ever doubted your ability to pursue a goal that you thought was unattainable? If you have then this story is for you. Cathryn Hackett, or just Cat, as likes to be known, grew up in very humble surroundings in suburban Logan, just north of the Gold Coast. While Cat has worked in the healthcare industry almost all her adult life it was only recently that she dared to dream of becoming a nurse. One of Cat’s stumbling blocks was that she felt she wasn’t cut out for university - that was the kind of place where other people went to pursue their careers. But after some encouraging advice and a little prodding from an ophthalmologist, Cat suddenly found herself enrolled within one of the most reputable nursing faculties in the world at Griffith University. Have you ever doubted your ability to pursue a goal that you thought was unattainable? If you have then this story is for you. Cathryn Hackett, or just Cat, as likes to be known, grew up in very humble surroundings in suburban Logan, just north of the Gold Coast. While Cat has worked in the healthcare industry almost all her adult life it was only recently that she dared to dream of becoming a nurse. One of Cat’s stumbling blocks was that she felt she wasn’t cut out for university - that was the kind of place where other people went to pursue their careers. But after some encouraging advice and a little prodding from an ophthalmologist, Cat suddenly found herself enrolled within one of the most reputable nursing faculties in the world at Griffith University. pilates, university, yoga, health care, nursing, griffith false full 41 b3dfbf1e-1c58-4fe5-aa72-c29149c7ab68 Simon Murphy For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2021 02:21:11 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Simon Murphy, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/simon-murphy-654IAa7o For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Simon Murphy Simon Murphy, Trevor Jackson 00:41:12 Over summer I received a message from a student at Bond University. It said: “Hi, I just came across your podcast and it’s 100% awesome! I would be happy to come on to the show to share my experience of travelling from Canada to Australia to complete my Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond.” The student was Simon Murphy and he is now just weeks away from finishing his doctoral degree. Simon heard about the Gold Coast from fellow Canadians who had studied here. He knew about the high quality of education on offer and particularly the curriculum and culture of Bond University. Simon says his decision to enrol at Bond was one of the best of his life. Over summer I received a message from a student at Bond University. It said: “Hi, I just came across your podcast and it’s 100% awesome! I would be happy to come on to the show to share my experience of travelling from Canada to Australia to complete my Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond.” The student was Simon Murphy and he is now just weeks away from finishing his doctoral degree. Simon heard about the Gold Coast from fellow Canadians who had studied here. He knew about the high quality of education on offer and particularly the curriculum and culture of Bond University. Simon says his decision to enrol at Bond was one of the best of his life. physiotherapy, university, maritimes, doctorate, canada, kinesiology, exercise science, bond false full 40 8db334e0-16bb-40ec-9107-d265ce12e663 Enitan Ibisanmi For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:56:14 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Enitan Ibisanmi) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/enitan-ibisanmi-C6Y8fiP2 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Enitan Ibisanmi Trevor Jackson, Enitan Ibisanmi 00:50:08 Enitan Ibisanmi was raised by his grandparents in Nigeria while his 4 siblings and parents were living in America. Following high school graduation Eni moved to the US to study a double major in chemistry and biochemistry after receiving a scholarship from the University of Kansas. When he arrived in the United States it was a real culture shock for Eni – certainly it wasn’t the country he recognised from Hollywood movies or television. For the first time in his life he was identified by others as being black, a label that carried with it strong social, racial, cultural and historical significance. It was an experience that not only politicised Eni, but also the way he saw himself in the world. In Trump’s America it drove an ever widening racial divide. And while America is now home for Eni, he has spent most of his adult life as both a student and academic in the Commonwealth countries of New Zealand, Canada and now Australia, where he’s studying dentistry at Griffith University. With 3 more years of study remaining here Eni has already been won over by the charms of the Gold Coast and while his family is based in America it remains to be seen where the road will lead him, but for now Eni is one very content student in our city by the sea. Enitan Ibisanmi was raised by his grandparents in Nigeria while his 4 siblings and parents were living in America. Following high school graduation Eni moved to the US to study a double major in chemistry and biochemistry after receiving a scholarship from the University of Kansas. When he arrived in the United States it was a real culture shock for Eni – certainly it wasn’t the country he recognised from Hollywood movies or television. For the first time in his life he was identified by others as being black, a label that carried with it strong social, racial, cultural and historical significance. It was an experience that not only politicised Eni, but also the way he saw himself in the world. In Trump’s America it drove an ever widening racial divide. And while America is now home for Eni, he has spent most of his adult life as both a student and academic in the Commonwealth countries of New Zealand, Canada and now Australia, where he’s studying dentistry at Griffith University. With 3 more years of study remaining here Eni has already been won over by the charms of the Gold Coast and while his family is based in America it remains to be seen where the road will lead him, but for now Eni is one very content student in our city by the sea. nigeria, chemistry, united states, america, dentistry, new zealand, university, canada, biochemistry, griffith false full 39 5a0493ea-4419-48d3-9665-9917bee98b46 Rika Uezono For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Rika Uezono Rika Uezono, Trevor Jackson 00:48:25 Rika Uezono has loved art for as long as she can remember, but in Japanese society making a living as an artist isn’t really seen as a viable career. When Rika was accepted into a highly regarded Tokyo University and the promise of a respectable career with guaranteed work, to only then turn the opportunity down, friends and family were shocked – this simply wasn’t the done thing. Instead Rika came to the Gold Coast to study Tourism and Hotel Management at Griffith University, but even then she knew in her heart that this wasn’t the career she wanted. Rika desperately wanted to pursue design, but lacked the self-confidence to follow her dream until a spur of the moment decision saw her change faculties and ultimately her life. This is a story about not only following your heart, but finding the courage to go against the cultural expectations of your upbringing while throwing caution to the wind to find the self belief to pursue your dreams. Rika Uezono has loved art for as long as she can remember, but in Japanese society making a living as an artist isn’t really seen as a viable career. When Rika was accepted into a highly regarded Tokyo University and the promise of a respectable career with guaranteed work, to only then turn the opportunity down, friends and family were shocked – this simply wasn’t the done thing. Instead Rika came to the Gold Coast to study Tourism and Hotel Management at Griffith University, but even then she knew in her heart that this wasn’t the career she wanted. Rika desperately wanted to pursue design, but lacked the self-confidence to follow her dream until a spur of the moment decision saw her change faculties and ultimately her life. This is a story about not only following your heart, but finding the courage to go against the cultural expectations of your upbringing while throwing caution to the wind to find the self belief to pursue your dreams. art, design, japan, university, usa, griffith false full 38 d35105fc-efce-47c4-b4be-b5882ee3539b Mikhail Eremeev For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Mikhail Eremeev Mikhail Eremeev, Trevor Jackson 01:10:41 During the 1980’s the USSR underwent a monumental change when President Mikhail Gorbachev introduced what he called ‘Perestroika’. The country moved away from the communist model towards a more liberal environment and with it there was a massive shift through a political, social and cultural revolution. Perestroika held so much promise for the Russian people, although the reality was far different from the ideal. As the USSR adopted Gorbachev’s open policy reform of glasnost the Soviet Union began to dissolve as territories sought their independence. One of those republics was Belarus, who declared their state sovereignty in 1990. It was in this environment that Mikhail Eremeev was born in the former Soviet State. His mother then took Mikhail and his older sister to Moscow, but it was a life underpinned by poverty, frustration and anger as his mother and step-father drowned their troubles in alcohol. By the time Mikhail was 12 he was living in an orphanage and it was here that he began to turn his life around. Despite having no money he dreamed of travelling the world and decided the only way he could do that was through education. With a little bit of good fortune he seized on an opportunity to visit the US and he hasn’t stopped travelling since, but it’s Australia – and more specifically the Gold Coast, where his heart lies and where he plans to stay after completing his Masters in Hospitality and Management at Griffith University. During the 1980’s the USSR underwent a monumental change when President Mikhail Gorbachev introduced what he called ‘Perestroika’. The country moved away from the communist model towards a more liberal environment and with it there was a massive shift through a political, social and cultural revolution. Perestroika held so much promise for the Russian people, although the reality was far different from the ideal. As the USSR adopted Gorbachev’s open policy reform of glasnost the Soviet Union began to dissolve as territories sought their independence. One of those republics was Belarus, who declared their state sovereignty in 1990. It was in this environment that Mikhail Eremeev was born in the former Soviet State. His mother then took Mikhail and his older sister to Moscow, but it was a life underpinned by poverty, frustration and anger as his mother and step-father drowned their troubles in alcohol. By the time Mikhail was 12 he was living in an orphanage and it was here that he began to turn his life around. Despite having no money he dreamed of travelling the world and decided the only way he could do that was through education. With a little bit of good fortune he seized on an opportunity to visit the US and he hasn’t stopped travelling since, but it’s Australia – and more specifically the Gold Coast, where his heart lies and where he plans to stay after completing his Masters in Hospitality and Management at Griffith University. belarus, ussr, entrepreneur, university, usa, travel, homestay, russia, griffith false full 37 a9dc54e0-d458-45cd-bc26-1defd2358134 Ida Lorenz For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 3 Feb 2021 23:18:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Ida Lorenz, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/ida-lorenz-073G1iMo For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Ida Lorenz Ida Lorenz, Trevor Jackson 00:58:30 Ida Lorenz is about to head home as she completes her MBA at Griffith University. Ida’s journey started long before she came to the Gold Coast, initially leaving home in Denmark to become an exchange student in the USA, then returning home for university in Denmark, as well as studying and working in Austria. In Australia Ida bills herself as the Aussie Dane, racking up Instagram followers as she shares her love of the outdoors travelling the countryside in her beloved van called Freddie. Ida immersed herself in every opportunity she could, running a number of social clubs on campus and for all the world she was living the idyllic student life. But under the surface it was a very different story for Ida as she suffered from anxiety issues. Eventually Ida was diagnosed as an extreme perfectionist, someone who placed enormous pressure and expectation on herself while struggling to truly enjoy the Insta perfect life she appeared to be leading. It was a diagnosis that would lead to a monumental shift in Ida’s thought processes and her outlook on life as she came to terms with her condition. Now, as her masters nears completion Ida is full of hope about her future with one very big dream that she hopes to realise once she returns home to Denmark. Ida Lorenz is about to head home as she completes her MBA at Griffith University. Ida’s journey started long before she came to the Gold Coast, initially leaving home in Denmark to become an exchange student in the USA, then returning home for university in Denmark, as well as studying and working in Austria. In Australia Ida bills herself as the Aussie Dane, racking up Instagram followers as she shares her love of the outdoors travelling the countryside in her beloved van called Freddie. Ida immersed herself in every opportunity she could, running a number of social clubs on campus and for all the world she was living the idyllic student life. But under the surface it was a very different story for Ida as she suffered from anxiety issues. Eventually Ida was diagnosed as an extreme perfectionist, someone who placed enormous pressure and expectation on herself while struggling to truly enjoy the Insta perfect life she appeared to be leading. It was a diagnosis that would lead to a monumental shift in Ida’s thought processes and her outlook on life as she came to terms with her condition. Now, as her masters nears completion Ida is full of hope about her future with one very big dream that she hopes to realise once she returns home to Denmark. outdoors, austria, denmark, university, lifestyle, usa, event management, aussie dane, griffith false full 36 e3e9b7ee-0a45-45b9-b814-5152321d90c8 Soham Pandit and Tanya Bhandari Revisited For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 01:43:50 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Tanya Bhandari, Soham Pandit) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/soham-pandit-and-tanya-bhandari-revisited-qSsTxub0 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Soham Pandit and Tanya Bhandari Revisited Trevor Jackson, Tanya Bhandari, Soham Pandit 00:47:42 Back in July 2020 as Australia was beginning to come out of lockdown after the initial wave of COVID-19 Soham Pandit and Tanya Bhandari wanted to share their experience of how they coped through the pandemic and the impact it had on their lives. Soham and Tanya had just graduated but they were in limbo. They couldn't go home and they now faced a very uncertain future as they wondered how they could start their careers in tourism and hospitality - one of the hardest hit industries. As two Indian students stuck in a foreign country far from home, they naturally felt that the only people they could truly rely on was each other during the crisis, but it wasn’t long before they discovered that there was a whole community here that was willing to help. Back in July 2020 as Australia was beginning to come out of lockdown after the initial wave of COVID-19 Soham Pandit and Tanya Bhandari wanted to share their experience of how they coped through the pandemic and the impact it had on their lives. Soham and Tanya had just graduated but they were in limbo. They couldn't go home and they now faced a very uncertain future as they wondered how they could start their careers in tourism and hospitality - one of the hardest hit industries. As two Indian students stuck in a foreign country far from home, they naturally felt that the only people they could truly rely on was each other during the crisis, but it wasn’t long before they discovered that there was a whole community here that was willing to help. covid, hospitality, griffith university, careers, tourism, india false full 35 b5efeee6-5aa4-4058-9b73-8f0d143e68c5 Bren Domingo Revisited For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 02:12:54 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Bren Domingo, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/bren-domingo-revisited-Z09HDSnw For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Bren Domingo Revisited Bren Domingo, Trevor Jackson 00:48:52 I launched Tomorrow Is Mine during the lockdown in 2020 because so many international students were feeling isolated and concerned about the uncertainty of their lives, and I wanted to give them the opportunity to share their stories as a means of staying connected within their community, as well as being able to share their experiences with friends and family back home in the far flung corners of the world. What really amazed me was the incredible personal journeys many of these students had undertaken to follow their dreams and the candid honesty in the way they opened up about their lives. Over the Australian summer while our students have been on holiday I've been revisiting some of the more remarkable stories they've shared - stories that are enlightening, heart warming and sometimes even heart breaking, but always life affirming. Bren Domingo featured on the very first show. I asked Bren to do it not only because she had an incredible story to share, but because she had gone from being a rebellious teenager to an exemplary leader and mentor to so many, held in high regard by students and academics alike. When I published that first episode back in May, one of the Griffith University staff posted “Bren Domingo is an absolute legend!” I couldn’t agree more. I launched Tomorrow Is Mine during the lockdown in 2020 because so many international students were feeling isolated and concerned about the uncertainty of their lives, and I wanted to give them the opportunity to share their stories as a means of staying connected within their community, as well as being able to share their experiences with friends and family back home in the far flung corners of the world. What really amazed me was the incredible personal journeys many of these students had undertaken to follow their dreams and the candid honesty in the way they opened up about their lives. Over the Australian summer while our students have been on holiday I've been revisiting some of the more remarkable stories they've shared - stories that are enlightening, heart warming and sometimes even heart breaking, but always life affirming. Bren Domingo featured on the very first show. I asked Bren to do it not only because she had an incredible story to share, but because she had gone from being a rebellious teenager to an exemplary leader and mentor to so many, held in high regard by students and academics alike. When I published that first episode back in May, one of the Griffith University staff posted “Bren Domingo is an absolute legend!” I couldn’t agree more. brunei, graphic design, design, philippines, griffith university, gay, industrial design, mentor, artist false full 34 9b99caef-6874-4cf2-ba04-1c3dee3b8135 Emmanuelle Bryant Revisited For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 02:00:09 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Emmanuelle Bryant, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/emmanuelle-bryant-revisited-c2Kd6Ffj For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Emmanuelle Bryant Revisited Emmanuelle Bryant, Trevor Jackson 01:05:15 Emmanuelle is an incredibly engaging and passionate young woman, so it's not surprising that this was the longest running single episode from the first series. There's no doubt that Emmanuelle's passion for social justice has been fuelled by her own cultural identity issues and her experience of cultural displacement growing up as a third culture kid in France. Emmanuelle is now drawing on her passion and experiences creatively, and as she commences her film making career has just been accepted into the Capricornia Film Festival with her short film Self-Love. I suspect we'll be seeing and hearing a lot more of this young film maker's work in the years to come. Emmanuelle is an incredibly engaging and passionate young woman, so it's not surprising that this was the longest running single episode from the first series. There's no doubt that Emmanuelle's passion for social justice has been fuelled by her own cultural identity issues and her experience of cultural displacement growing up as a third culture kid in France. Emmanuelle is now drawing on her passion and experiences creatively, and as she commences her film making career has just been accepted into the Capricornia Film Festival with her short film Self-Love. I suspect we'll be seeing and hearing a lot more of this young film maker's work in the years to come. culture, tafe, france, creative, identity, film, film maker false full 33 c8603397-c4af-469a-8639-ffa41a83b239 Dren Xerxa Revisited With so many amazing stories emerging from the first season of the podcast it takes something really incredible to stand out from the crowd. Dren Xerxa’s story is an absolute cracker and one of my favourites from the series. Dren is much more than a resilient survivor, he's an enthusiastic entrepreneur now dedicated to helping others follow their dreams and realise their ambitions. If anyone embodies the spirit of what Tomorrow Is Mine is all about, it's Dren Xerxa.

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]]> Wed, 6 Jan 2021 22:45:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Dren Xerxa) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/dren-xerxa-revisited-zufrKOp6 With so many amazing stories emerging from the first season of the podcast it takes something really incredible to stand out from the crowd. Dren Xerxa’s story is an absolute cracker and one of my favourites from the series. Dren is much more than a resilient survivor, he's an enthusiastic entrepreneur now dedicated to helping others follow their dreams and realise their ambitions. If anyone embodies the spirit of what Tomorrow Is Mine is all about, it's Dren Xerxa.

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]]> Dren Xerxa Revisited Trevor Jackson, Dren Xerxa 00:44:42 Can you imagine what it must be like to live through a war, hiding out in your family home hoping that the forces who are terrorising your people and homeland don’t discover you? Dren Xerxa not only survived that ordeal, but emerged from the conflict as an audacious teenager, who along with his mates opened a successful business venture – a nightclub that attracted some of England’s top DJ’s. That taste of success led Dren to join Seed, an organisation that supports and nurtures founders across the world, providing Dren with the opportunity to work with some of the world’s most dynamic entrepreneurs and startups. If ever there was a story about the power of possibility by making the most of your opportunities it’s this one… Can you imagine what it must be like to live through a war, hiding out in your family home hoping that the forces who are terrorising your people and homeland don’t discover you? Dren Xerxa not only survived that ordeal, but emerged from the conflict as an audacious teenager, who along with his mates opened a successful business venture – a nightclub that attracted some of England’s top DJ’s. That taste of success led Dren to join Seed, an organisation that supports and nurtures founders across the world, providing Dren with the opportunity to work with some of the world’s most dynamic entrepreneurs and startups. If ever there was a story about the power of possibility by making the most of your opportunities it’s this one… false full 32 dc4510eb-56c6-45c8-ad39-b5bd05d0d68f Viviane Menna Revisited It’s not every day that you meet someone who’s spent 15 years living in the Amazon. When I became aware of Viviane Menna I knew she had a story that needed to be told. While the English language may not be Vivi's strong suit, her passion and boundless enthusiasm are undeniable, making this a compelling story.

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]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2020 23:25:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Viviane Menna) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/viviane-menna-revisited-m3tCQSjv It’s not every day that you meet someone who’s spent 15 years living in the Amazon. When I became aware of Viviane Menna I knew she had a story that needed to be told. While the English language may not be Vivi's strong suit, her passion and boundless enthusiasm are undeniable, making this a compelling story.

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]]> Viviane Menna Revisited Trevor Jackson, Viviane Menna 00:42:07 Viviane Menna is a passionate artist, activist, film maker and teacher who has dedicated much of her life in capturing the culture of the indigenous people of the Amazon basin. For these people this mighty river is the lifeblood of their existence, but with the pressures of the outside world their livelihood and their culture are in danger of soon disappearing. There are lessons for all of us to learn about why indigenous culture matters and what it tells us about who we are as a society as Vivi shares her determination to preserve it while sharing her amazing experiences of living in the Amazon. Viviane has now travelled to Australia because she’s fascinated by our indigenous culture and is keen to explore the outback while spending time with our First Nation People, but first she wants to improve her English, which is how she landed on the Gold Coast. Viviane Menna is a passionate artist, activist, film maker and teacher who has dedicated much of her life in capturing the culture of the indigenous people of the Amazon basin. For these people this mighty river is the lifeblood of their existence, but with the pressures of the outside world their livelihood and their culture are in danger of soon disappearing. There are lessons for all of us to learn about why indigenous culture matters and what it tells us about who we are as a society as Vivi shares her determination to preserve it while sharing her amazing experiences of living in the Amazon. Viviane has now travelled to Australia because she’s fascinated by our indigenous culture and is keen to explore the outback while spending time with our First Nation People, but first she wants to improve her English, which is how she landed on the Gold Coast. art, brazil, environment, culture, indigenous, documentary, amazon false full 31 2e576070-3a3a-4025-aead-c3b7800c9d66 Joseph Prospere Revisited Joseph's story was originally published on 3 June 2020 and has been one of the most downloaded episodes from the first season of the show.  Of all the guests featured in the first season, Joseph's story has drawn the most comments when people talk about the show, so it's definitely worth revisiting - particularly as it featured so early and many who are only now discovering the show may have missed it first time around. 

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]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:35:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Joseph Propere, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/joseph-prospere-revisited-5D4FHgya Joseph's story was originally published on 3 June 2020 and has been one of the most downloaded episodes from the first season of the show.  Of all the guests featured in the first season, Joseph's story has drawn the most comments when people talk about the show, so it's definitely worth revisiting - particularly as it featured so early and many who are only now discovering the show may have missed it first time around. 

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]]> Joseph Prospere Revisited Joseph Propere, Trevor Jackson 00:44:42 Up until he became a teenager Joseph Prospere spent much of his young life in African refugee camps, before his family were finally taken in by the Norwegian government. Before relocating to Norway, Joseph had never had any formal schooling and strangely much of his view of the outside world was formed by television – particularly MTV. How such a grounded, polite and well-read young man was shaped by MTV I’ll never know, but it’s just one of the many curiosities that are part of who Joseph is and the extraordinary journey he’s undergone since leaving Africa. If this story doesn’t make you appreciate the circumstances of your own situation, and how one moment of good fortune can monumentally change your life for the better, then it's unlikely anything will. Up until he became a teenager Joseph Prospere spent much of his young life in African refugee camps, before his family were finally taken in by the Norwegian government. Before relocating to Norway, Joseph had never had any formal schooling and strangely much of his view of the outside world was formed by television – particularly MTV. How such a grounded, polite and well-read young man was shaped by MTV I’ll never know, but it’s just one of the many curiosities that are part of who Joseph is and the extraordinary journey he’s undergone since leaving Africa. If this story doesn’t make you appreciate the circumstances of your own situation, and how one moment of good fortune can monumentally change your life for the better, then it's unlikely anything will. griffith university, africa, norway, refugee, congo, business degree false full 30 4dc41977-3e2b-4340-b881-38817be9cf93 Alex Pereira Part 2 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:42:40 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/alex-pereira-part-2-mDRla2_c For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Alex Pereira Part 2 Trevor Jackson 00:43:09 This show is part 2 of a discussion with Alex Pereira, a former football player, coach, manager and player’s agent who then later became a successful businessman before deciding to turn his life upside down by leaving Brazil to undertake a Masters in Sports Management at Bond University on the Gold Coast. Alex talks about the many surprises he and his wife discovered about Australia, his life as a mature age student at Bond and the humbling lessons he’s learnt from his younger peers – and how Bond’s Transformer Program is enabling him to pursue an entrepreneurial vision that just might transform the Gold Coast's sporting landscape in the process. But while they were still in Brazil, Alex first had to convince his wife Fernanda that life Down Under was going to be the right move for them. We pick up the conversation as Alex explains how they went on a mission to find out everything they could about Australia… This show is part 2 of a discussion with Alex Pereira, a former football player, coach, manager and player’s agent who then later became a successful businessman before deciding to turn his life upside down by leaving Brazil to undertake a Masters in Sports Management at Bond University on the Gold Coast. Alex talks about the many surprises he and his wife discovered about Australia, his life as a mature age student at Bond and the humbling lessons he’s learnt from his younger peers – and how Bond’s Transformer Program is enabling him to pursue an entrepreneurial vision that just might transform the Gold Coast's sporting landscape in the process. But while they were still in Brazil, Alex first had to convince his wife Fernanda that life Down Under was going to be the right move for them. We pick up the conversation as Alex explains how they went on a mission to find out everything they could about Australia… brazil, entrepreneur, football, beach, soccer, transformer, university, tennis, bond false full 29 533d3315-eea6-443c-bee9-97d218f9d877 Alex Pereira Part 1 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:14:59 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Alex Pereira, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/alex-pereira-part-1-aoZ7azI_ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Alex Pereira Part 1 Alex Pereira, Trevor Jackson 00:40:02 Most people have to work hard for their success, others seem to find it effortlessly. Alex Pereira has worked tirelessly to achieve his goals, yet there’s something about his determination to succeed that gives him a certain air of confidence that makes you wonder whether he could ever fail at anything. Growing up in Brazil football was his passion and from an early age Alex was playing at the highest levels, competing against international teams from other South American countries, but Alex’s dream was cruelly cut short – literally, leading him to work in other areas of the game as a successful coach, manager and agent creating opportunities for talented young Brazilian players in Europe and other parts of the world. After years of globe-trotting Alex left the sporting world to set up a successful business in Brazil, but his relentless work ethic began to take its toll, causing Alex to reassess his priorities in life, eventually leading him to the Gold Coast where he has reignited his love of sport, studying a Masters in Sports Management at Bond University. Most people have to work hard for their success, others seem to find it effortlessly. Alex Pereira has worked tirelessly to achieve his goals, yet there’s something about his determination to succeed that gives him a certain air of confidence that makes you wonder whether he could ever fail at anything. Growing up in Brazil football was his passion and from an early age Alex was playing at the highest levels, competing against international teams from other South American countries, but Alex’s dream was cruelly cut short – literally, leading him to work in other areas of the game as a successful coach, manager and agent creating opportunities for talented young Brazilian players in Europe and other parts of the world. After years of globe-trotting Alex left the sporting world to set up a successful business in Brazil, but his relentless work ethic began to take its toll, causing Alex to reassess his priorities in life, eventually leading him to the Gold Coast where he has reignited his love of sport, studying a Masters in Sports Management at Bond University. brazil, entrepreneur, football, beach, soccer, bond university, tennis, coach false full 28 1f9603c8-9723-4bda-998b-55afe982c0d1 Rose Olesen For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2020 06:23:27 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Rose Olesen, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/rose-olesen-pbZZVjYJ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Rose Olesen Rose Olesen, Trevor Jackson 00:49:52 Three years ago Rose Olesen experienced a personal tragedy that would change the direction of her life. With a newfound perspective on the precious nature of life and a need to make the most of every opportunity Rose left her home in Denmark to study abroad. Rose began to consider the Gold Coast as her preferred destination after reading an article about the best cities for international students. Exploring her study options in the city Rose was impressed by Griffith University’s exceptional reputation for international students and settled on a Masters in Marketing degree. Since landing on the Gold Coast Rose has embraced all that the city has to offer, discovering a new lease of life with a renewed affirmation for a future full of possibilities. Three years ago Rose Olesen experienced a personal tragedy that would change the direction of her life. With a newfound perspective on the precious nature of life and a need to make the most of every opportunity Rose left her home in Denmark to study abroad. Rose began to consider the Gold Coast as her preferred destination after reading an article about the best cities for international students. Exploring her study options in the city Rose was impressed by Griffith University’s exceptional reputation for international students and settled on a Masters in Marketing degree. Since landing on the Gold Coast Rose has embraced all that the city has to offer, discovering a new lease of life with a renewed affirmation for a future full of possibilities. nature, denmark, marketing, university, lifestyle, adventure, networking, griffith false full 27 dd35b8e9-93c9-4fb5-98c1-ffae77df50d0 Ismail Shiyar For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:10:28 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Ismail Shiyar) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/ismail-shiyar-2OdH2uV3 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Ismail Shiyar Trevor Jackson, Ismail Shiyar 00:40:39 Search for images of the Maldives on the internet and you’ll see luxurious beach huts nestled on pristine waters in a tropical island paradise. It’s an incredibly beautiful dream getaway from a manic world, but for Maldivians it’s a somewhat different picture. While tourism is by far and away the Maldives’ biggest industry, this group of tiny islands is under threat from rising sea levels, and with that the locals face a very uncertain future. It’s this environment that Ismail Shiyar left behind to study a Masters in International Tourism and Hotel Management with an MBA at Southern Cross University. This is a story about a young man who wants to improve the Maldivian working and training conditions in hospitality and tourism, but on another level it’s also about an island paradise facing an imminent threat and the country’s efforts to ensure their future as a tourism destination. Search for images of the Maldives on the internet and you’ll see luxurious beach huts nestled on pristine waters in a tropical island paradise. It’s an incredibly beautiful dream getaway from a manic world, but for Maldivians it’s a somewhat different picture. While tourism is by far and away the Maldives’ biggest industry, this group of tiny islands is under threat from rising sea levels, and with that the locals face a very uncertain future. It’s this environment that Ismail Shiyar left behind to study a Masters in International Tourism and Hotel Management with an MBA at Southern Cross University. This is a story about a young man who wants to improve the Maldivian working and training conditions in hospitality and tourism, but on another level it’s also about an island paradise facing an imminent threat and the country’s efforts to ensure their future as a tourism destination. hospitality, human resources, southern cross university, mba, tourism, masters, maldives, scholarship false full 26 f1e3d0aa-e62d-4aa7-9412-25cdb803fd3f Gauthier Fouques Gauthier's film from the road trip he did with his mum is here: 

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]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:30:51 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Gauthier Fouques) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/gauthier-fouques-rH3lrNs1 Gauthier's film from the road trip he did with his mum is here: 

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]]> Gauthier Fouques Trevor Jackson, Gauthier Fouques 00:39:49 For Gauthier Fouques, life is all one big opportunity, you just have to say yes to things - you have to be prepared to try something new to see where it can take you. It’s all about being open to the idea of possibility. Ever since he was a little boy growing up in France, Gauthier’s dream has been to come to Australia and now, after keeping an open mind to the possibility and having taken a healthy dose of fortuitous opportunity, he’s here studying carpentry at TAFE on the Gold Coast. Gauthier’s story is a testament to staying positive and that if you have the right attitude anything is achievable. For Gauthier Fouques, life is all one big opportunity, you just have to say yes to things - you have to be prepared to try something new to see where it can take you. It’s all about being open to the idea of possibility. Ever since he was a little boy growing up in France, Gauthier’s dream has been to come to Australia and now, after keeping an open mind to the possibility and having taken a healthy dose of fortuitous opportunity, he’s here studying carpentry at TAFE on the Gold Coast. Gauthier’s story is a testament to staying positive and that if you have the right attitude anything is achievable. builder, carpenter, surfing, tafe, france, marketing, management, retail false full 25 c48dde3a-47f2-497b-8648-e7c2bfb5eea1 Nayma Tarik For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:30:14 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Nayma Tarik) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/naymah-tarik-KL1_2sAe For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Nayma Tarik Trevor Jackson, Nayma Tarik 00:46:21 When you come from an overpopulated city in Bangladesh, the Gold Coast is a very tempting prospect as an education destination. For Nayma Tarik the idea of living here was much more than just a chance to escape the familiarity of crowds and endless traffic jams. The opportunity to study at Griffith University was a ticket to gaining a world class education and to work in the field of biomedical science. This is the story of a young Muslim girl who had barely travelled outside of her home country, leaving the security of family life for an uncertain adventure to follow her dream and in doing so discovered a world of opportunity through an experience that she could barely have imagined just a short time ago. When you come from an overpopulated city in Bangladesh, the Gold Coast is a very tempting prospect as an education destination. For Nayma Tarik the idea of living here was much more than just a chance to escape the familiarity of crowds and endless traffic jams. The opportunity to study at Griffith University was a ticket to gaining a world class education and to work in the field of biomedical science. This is the story of a young Muslim girl who had barely travelled outside of her home country, leaving the security of family life for an uncertain adventure to follow her dream and in doing so discovered a world of opportunity through an experience that she could barely have imagined just a short time ago. university, bangladesh, muslim, biomedical science, griffith false full 24 1cb2a9bf-49e1-45a9-b37d-2d329854dc89 Dren Xerxa For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2020 12:16:48 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Dren Xerxa, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/dren-xerxa-2LVzK2bt For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Dren Xerxa Dren Xerxa, Trevor Jackson 00:48:03 During the 1990’s tensions escalated in Kosovo when Serbians began persecuting Albanians in the troubled state. By 1998 the Kosovo Liberation Army was in full conflict with Yugoslav forces until the war finally ended after the intervention of NATO. This was the environment of Dren Xerxa’s youth. As a teenager emerging from that conflict Dren embraced the optimism Kosovo Albanians were feeling after the war by starting a nightclub with his friends. Dren’s taste for business success led him to join Seed, an organisation that supports entrepreneurs, as he worked with cutting edge ventures across the world over the next 8 years. Yearning for a better quality of life and a new challenge, Dren recently completed his MBA at Southern Cross University and is now mentoring entrepreneurs on the Gold Coast as the Programs Manager for Cohort in the city’s Health and Knowledge Precinct. It’s an extraordinary story and one that won’t easily be forgotten. During the 1990’s tensions escalated in Kosovo when Serbians began persecuting Albanians in the troubled state. By 1998 the Kosovo Liberation Army was in full conflict with Yugoslav forces until the war finally ended after the intervention of NATO. This was the environment of Dren Xerxa’s youth. As a teenager emerging from that conflict Dren embraced the optimism Kosovo Albanians were feeling after the war by starting a nightclub with his friends. Dren’s taste for business success led him to join Seed, an organisation that supports entrepreneurs, as he worked with cutting edge ventures across the world over the next 8 years. Yearning for a better quality of life and a new challenge, Dren recently completed his MBA at Southern Cross University and is now mentoring entrepreneurs on the Gold Coast as the Programs Manager for Cohort in the city’s Health and Knowledge Precinct. It’s an extraordinary story and one that won’t easily be forgotten. startup, entrepreneur, southern cross university, war, mba, albania, disruptor, kosovo false full 23 a8f4ab67-ba17-4edd-a8c8-fb9d0e7205b6 Rose Lopez For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:27:54 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Rose Lopez, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/rose-lopez-wSqn72n2 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Rose Lopez Rose Lopez, Trevor Jackson 00:41:31 Rose Lopez has led an exceptional life. The only child to Filipino parents who were told they had just a limited chance of conceiving a healthy baby, Rose has gone on to make the most of every opportunity that has come her way. When she was 10 years old Rose’s parents took her to a seminary to meet orphaned children from the streets of Manila, giving her perspective on how lucky she was and sowing the seeds of the need to eradicate social inequality. Later while studying for her double major of Law and International Relations at Bond University, Rose was chosen to chair the International Model United Nations Conference in New York, further igniting the flame of social justice. Now with her career underway, Rose must find her own path in the pursuit of her goals.   Rose Lopez has led an exceptional life. The only child to Filipino parents who were told they had just a limited chance of conceiving a healthy baby, Rose has gone on to make the most of every opportunity that has come her way. When she was 10 years old Rose’s parents took her to a seminary to meet orphaned children from the streets of Manila, giving her perspective on how lucky she was and sowing the seeds of the need to eradicate social inequality. Later while studying for her double major of Law and International Relations at Bond University, Rose was chosen to chair the International Model United Nations Conference in New York, further igniting the flame of social justice. Now with her career underway, Rose must find her own path in the pursuit of her goals.   law, international relations, philippines, bond university, united nations, social justice false full 22 55424438-cb5d-4511-be2c-936e6a1449b2 Rohan Raphael Das For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 03:10:20 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Rohan Raphael Das) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/rohan-raphael-das-FJDTnuy_ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Rohan Raphael Das Trevor Jackson, Rohan Raphael Das 00:56:04 Rohan Raphael Das has always had a desire to help others. As a teenager he became involved with Stand Up Shout Out, an activist group that gave voice to the youth of Kenya and led campaigns to preserve African wildlife from poachers. Later he volunteered at his local hospital and helped provide medical care to the poor and the homeless. Last year Rohan completed his Honours in Biomedical Science at Bond University, where he was part of a research team working on a less invasive cancer therapy. Now Rohan is utilising his knowledge of analytical chemistry in the pursuit of a PhD at Southern Cross University. His dream is to return to Kenya to improve their health care services. Rohan Raphael Das has always had a desire to help others. As a teenager he became involved with Stand Up Shout Out, an activist group that gave voice to the youth of Kenya and led campaigns to preserve African wildlife from poachers. Later he volunteered at his local hospital and helped provide medical care to the poor and the homeless. Last year Rohan completed his Honours in Biomedical Science at Bond University, where he was part of a research team working on a less invasive cancer therapy. Now Rohan is utilising his knowledge of analytical chemistry in the pursuit of a PhD at Southern Cross University. His dream is to return to Kenya to improve their health care services. phd, medicine, griffith university, bond university, kenya, health care, souther cross university, biomedical research false full 21 d29b6e25-d72c-431e-9771-25d130d88b9f Viviane Menna For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:58:30 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Viviane Menna, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/viviane-menna-kVB8PsfX For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Viviane Menna Viviane Menna, Trevor Jackson 00:42:22 Viviane Menna is a visual artist, teacher and media activist who has campaigned to denounce human rights and citizenship abuses in Brazil. In 2000 Vivi succumbed to her adventurous spirit and began to navigate the rivers and the oral narratives of the traditional populations of the Amazon, producing a series of watercolours and documentaries depicting the unique life and culture of its inhabitants who have been largely ignored by the media. Her latest adventure has brought Vivi and her three daughters to Australia, where they are studying at Browns English Language School, before setting off to explore the outback and our indigenous culture. Vivi’s indomitable passion burns brightly as she shares her remarkable story. Viviane Menna is a visual artist, teacher and media activist who has campaigned to denounce human rights and citizenship abuses in Brazil. In 2000 Vivi succumbed to her adventurous spirit and began to navigate the rivers and the oral narratives of the traditional populations of the Amazon, producing a series of watercolours and documentaries depicting the unique life and culture of its inhabitants who have been largely ignored by the media. Her latest adventure has brought Vivi and her three daughters to Australia, where they are studying at Browns English Language School, before setting off to explore the outback and our indigenous culture. Vivi’s indomitable passion burns brightly as she shares her remarkable story. brazil, environment, culture, indigenous, festival, documentary, amazon false full 20 1d641aac-dd8c-4776-b3b4-47bc146f7bd7 Nicholas Hofman For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2020 09:00:51 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Nicholas Hofman, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/nicholas-hofman-40NMYxKO For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Nicholas Hofman Nicholas Hofman, Trevor Jackson 00:30:27 Nicolas Hofman left his family in South Africa at the tender age of 18 just after finishing high school to study accounting at Southern Cross University. He counts himself lucky that he’s in Australia right now and even more so to be based on the Gold Coast where he sees a world of career opportunities following his graduation. Nicholas reflects on his life in South Africa and explains why he felt so compelled to proactively help other international students settle into their new lives at Southern Cross University. Nicolas Hofman left his family in South Africa at the tender age of 18 just after finishing high school to study accounting at Southern Cross University. He counts himself lucky that he’s in Australia right now and even more so to be based on the Gold Coast where he sees a world of career opportunities following his graduation. Nicholas reflects on his life in South Africa and explains why he felt so compelled to proactively help other international students settle into their new lives at Southern Cross University. south africa, student, graduate, accounting false full 19 9347e7e8-3a4f-46e8-a28f-215fa7b60c96 Celia Innerarity For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2020 01:32:43 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Celia Innerarity) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/celia-innerarity-w_QDbQ7j For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Celia Innerarity Trevor Jackson, Celia Innerarity 00:52:41 Celia describes her life and career as 'unorthodox'. A former HR professional and massage therapist, the last place this Bond University graduate ever expected to be was on the Gold Coast and if it wasn’t for some extraordinary kindness shown by friends and clients in Jamaica, Celia would never have made it here to study her Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Celia is the kind of person people immediately open up to, providing remarkable revelations as she seeks to help others improve their well-being. Far more than a nutritionist, Celia is virtually a life coach. Celia describes her life and career as 'unorthodox'. A former HR professional and massage therapist, the last place this Bond University graduate ever expected to be was on the Gold Coast and if it wasn’t for some extraordinary kindness shown by friends and clients in Jamaica, Celia would never have made it here to study her Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Celia is the kind of person people immediately open up to, providing remarkable revelations as she seeks to help others improve their well-being. Far more than a nutritionist, Celia is virtually a life coach. nutrition, diet, diabetes, jamaica false full 18 4b7110f6-9701-438f-a0ed-78c2cef99ac9 Vipin Dhunnoo For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:20:56 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Vipin Dhunnoo) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/vipin-dhunnoo-_dcqraW4 For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Vipin Dhunnoo Trevor Jackson, Vipin Dhunnoo 00:37:56 Vipin Dhunnoo cares about the future. The Bond University sustainable environments and planning and project management student hails from Mauritius, where his observations on rising sea levels from climate change led him to create Aftermath, a virtual reality experience that highlights the consequences of our actions on the environment if we maintain our current behaviours. Our three dimensional conversation explores how Vipin got to this point in his career, his hopes for raising greater awareness about climate change and the need for more sustainable practices. Vipin Dhunnoo cares about the future. The Bond University sustainable environments and planning and project management student hails from Mauritius, where his observations on rising sea levels from climate change led him to create Aftermath, a virtual reality experience that highlights the consequences of our actions on the environment if we maintain our current behaviours. Our three dimensional conversation explores how Vipin got to this point in his career, his hopes for raising greater awareness about climate change and the need for more sustainable practices. environment, entrepreneur, virtual reality, climate change, augmented reality, mauritius false full 17 901ca71d-9d61-424f-a750-6f881eb38788 Rachna Chandarana For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:06:22 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Rachna Chandarana, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/rachna-chandarana-zdHIdNke For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Rachna Chandarana Rachna Chandarana, Trevor Jackson 00:33:29 When Rachna Chandarana finished high school she left her home city of Rajkot in India to study Information Technology at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Majoring in Network and Security Rachna is now employed as a member of the cyber security team at Gold Coast Airport. So what happens when a cyber security expert realises her phone has been eavesdropping on our conversation during this podcast? Tune in to find out (but don’t mention it to your device). When Rachna Chandarana finished high school she left her home city of Rajkot in India to study Information Technology at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Majoring in Network and Security Rachna is now employed as a member of the cyber security team at Gold Coast Airport. So what happens when a cyber security expert realises her phone has been eavesdropping on our conversation during this podcast? Tune in to find out (but don’t mention it to your device). cyber security, information technology, india false full 16 625f2677-c5d4-4af5-b16b-8ca0cbb6b396 Maros Hrnciarik For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 06:02:32 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Maros Hrnciarik, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/maros-hrnciarik-IKmVYwBU For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Maros Hrnciarik Maros Hrnciarik, Trevor Jackson 00:56:50 Pablo Picasso said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”. Maros Hrnciarik’s life has been anything but mundane, with his art inviting us to explore a world of ideas and possibilities. The Slovakian sculptor’s work includes everything from the restoration of historic European statues to modern sculptures imbued with a sense of humour encouraging playful engagement. Maros is currently studying Marketing and Leadership at Australian Pacific College on the Gold Coast, but that hasn’t stopped him also working on a number of local projects, including a major sculpture as part of an artificial diving reef being built off-shore and the new Atlantis installation at Sea World. Pablo Picasso said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”. Maros Hrnciarik’s life has been anything but mundane, with his art inviting us to explore a world of ideas and possibilities. The Slovakian sculptor’s work includes everything from the restoration of historic European statues to modern sculptures imbued with a sense of humour encouraging playful engagement. Maros is currently studying Marketing and Leadership at Australian Pacific College on the Gold Coast, but that hasn’t stopped him also working on a number of local projects, including a major sculpture as part of an artificial diving reef being built off-shore and the new Atlantis installation at Sea World. art, sculptor, sculpture, artist, slovakia false full 15 7bf80f8a-8bcf-4a51-aacb-b1e4bf477991 Beatrice Ronoh For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2020 00:58:04 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Beatrice Ronoh) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/beatrice-ronoh-YG3Js0Ws For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Beatrice Ronoh Trevor Jackson, Beatrice Ronoh 00:38:35 Betty is from Kenya and is currently studying her Masters in Global Public Health at Griffith University. This episode is a conversation about the intricacies of tribal culture, the clans within those tribes and how that creates a very complex society in Kenya. We talk about why the man’s family is responsible for providing a dowry to secure a bride in Kenya, how life is rapidly changing in one of Africa’s largest economies and why Betty came to Australia to further her education. Betty is from Kenya and is currently studying her Masters in Global Public Health at Griffith University. This episode is a conversation about the intricacies of tribal culture, the clans within those tribes and how that creates a very complex society in Kenya. We talk about why the man’s family is responsible for providing a dowry to secure a bride in Kenya, how life is rapidly changing in one of Africa’s largest economies and why Betty came to Australia to further her education. culture, health, kenya false full 14 4b23c150-11ae-4f56-bec1-53d101b44392 Neil Josen For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:51:35 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Neil Josen, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/neil-josen-lnhdyray For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Neil Josen Neil Josen, Trevor Jackson 00:48:50 Neil Josen is studying Biomedical Science at Bond University with the aim of becoming a neuropsychologist. He wants to better understand not only how our bodies work, but how the brain and our minds work together to make us who we are. Neil talks about his life growing up in the Philippines and how his education in Australia has been a transformative experience. In many ways this becomes a philosophical conversation about not only how we function biologically, but also the very nature of what it means to be human. Neil Josen is studying Biomedical Science at Bond University with the aim of becoming a neuropsychologist. He wants to better understand not only how our bodies work, but how the brain and our minds work together to make us who we are. Neil talks about his life growing up in the Philippines and how his education in Australia has been a transformative experience. In many ways this becomes a philosophical conversation about not only how we function biologically, but also the very nature of what it means to be human. neuropsychologist, philippines, science, university, bond false full 13 50ab610a-746e-4294-a175-b88ee639293f Carolina Hoyos For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:53:39 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Carolina Hoyas, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/carolina-hoyos-AqTkwsJk For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Carolina Hoyos Carolina Hoyas, Trevor Jackson 00:38:49 Carolina Hoyos is from Colombia and recently completed a Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics at Griffith University. She is now studying a Master of Education at the same institution. Carolina originally moved to Brisbane to live with her dad, then she fell in love with the Gold Coast and began visiting the city every weekend. It got to the point where Carolina was spending so much time on the Gold Coast that she just had to move here. Now it’s her home and she wouldn’t dream of living anywhere else. Carolina Hoyos is from Colombia and recently completed a Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics at Griffith University. She is now studying a Master of Education at the same institution. Carolina originally moved to Brisbane to live with her dad, then she fell in love with the Gold Coast and began visiting the city every weekend. It got to the point where Carolina was spending so much time on the Gold Coast that she just had to move here. Now it’s her home and she wouldn’t dream of living anywhere else. linguistics, university, colombia, languages, griffith false full 12 966ba86a-9115-4d36-a1f0-7ae31afb0de5 Jazmina Tarmidi For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 6 Aug 2020 03:34:16 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Jazmina Tarmidi) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/jazmina-tarmidi-WwtieowO For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Jazmina Tarmidi Trevor Jackson, Jazmina Tarmidi 00:44:22 What happens when you reach a point in your life where you begin to question the belief system you’ve grown up with, one that was so strong that your idea of who you are was framed within those beliefs? Jazmina Tarmidi moved with her family from Malaysia to Australia where they continued to practice their Islamic faith. In pursuing her dream to become a doctor at Griffith University she began to question the validity of that faith through scientific rationale. This is a courageous story of self-belief about who we really want to be and what we value most. What happens when you reach a point in your life where you begin to question the belief system you’ve grown up with, one that was so strong that your idea of who you are was framed within those beliefs? Jazmina Tarmidi moved with her family from Malaysia to Australia where they continued to practice their Islamic faith. In pursuing her dream to become a doctor at Griffith University she began to question the validity of that faith through scientific rationale. This is a courageous story of self-belief about who we really want to be and what we value most. medicine, religion, malaysia, islam, doctor, beliefs, griffith false full 11 c11cbc92-528a-4b9e-9f3f-4e999b5b7637 Ojay Moka For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:32:14 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Ojay Moka) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/ojay-moka-RbqhuMgT For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Ojay Moka Trevor Jackson, Ojay Moka 00:35:40 Ojay Moka grew up in Papua and New Guinea, nurtured within a large family and close-knit community that were his entire world, so his decision to study on the Gold Coast was a huge step outside of his comfort zone. The challenges of adapting to a new culture quickly dissipated with the realisation that he’d made the best decision of his life. The Southern Cross University graduate now encourages other young people of the Pacific region to discover the value of higher education by following in his footsteps. Ojay Moka grew up in Papua and New Guinea, nurtured within a large family and close-knit community that were his entire world, so his decision to study on the Gold Coast was a huge step outside of his comfort zone. The challenges of adapting to a new culture quickly dissipated with the realisation that he’d made the best decision of his life. The Southern Cross University graduate now encourages other young people of the Pacific region to discover the value of higher education by following in his footsteps. papua and new guinea, higher education, pacific, university false full 10 ba2f1a7b-f666-4906-b565-f00f1427ec2f Soham Pandit and Tanya Bhandari For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:57:06 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Tanya Bhandari, Soham Pandit) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/soham-pandit-and-tanya-bhandari-g6ux2epv For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Soham Pandit and Tanya Bhandari Trevor Jackson, Tanya Bhandari, Soham Pandit 00:46:17 Soham Pandit and Tanya Bhandari relinquished their management roles with India’s prestigious Taj Hotel Group to further their careers by studying International Tourism at Griffith University. They came to Australia’s tourism capital excited by the potential of realising their dream of working here at the conclusion of their studies, but a few months shy of their graduation disaster hit the global tourism industry in the shape of COVID-19. When all seemed lost new opportunities emerged with support from the local community. Theirs is a wonderful story of resilience, determination and hope. Soham Pandit and Tanya Bhandari relinquished their management roles with India’s prestigious Taj Hotel Group to further their careers by studying International Tourism at Griffith University. They came to Australia’s tourism capital excited by the potential of realising their dream of working here at the conclusion of their studies, but a few months shy of their graduation disaster hit the global tourism industry in the shape of COVID-19. When all seemed lost new opportunities emerged with support from the local community. Theirs is a wonderful story of resilience, determination and hope. hospitality, covid-19, careers, tourism, india false full 9 90d0adae-8ece-485c-bbb9-2ebeeea696fe Emmanuelle Bryant For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 07:15:50 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Emmanuelle Bryant, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/emmanuelle-bryant-9eGEs52T For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Emmanuelle Bryant Emmanuelle Bryant, Trevor Jackson 01:05:15 Emmanuelle Bryant’s choices in life have been governed by a strong sense of social justice. As a young black woman growing up in a country steeped in cultural tradition like France, Emmanuelle knew that while she was unquestionably French, she also identified as being distinctly different from her compatriots. Following a life changing experience immersed within Australia’s indigenous culture in the Northern Territory this passionately creative woman has made her home on the Gold Coast where she has been studying to become a film maker. Emmanuelle Bryant’s choices in life have been governed by a strong sense of social justice. As a young black woman growing up in a country steeped in cultural tradition like France, Emmanuelle knew that while she was unquestionably French, she also identified as being distinctly different from her compatriots. Following a life changing experience immersed within Australia’s indigenous culture in the Northern Territory this passionately creative woman has made her home on the Gold Coast where she has been studying to become a film maker. education, singapore, france, marketing, film, social justice false full 8 2af209b1-adc7-40ac-93f5-e380636fc6ff Frankie Barcellos For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:14:00 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Frankie Barcellos, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/frankie-barcellos-KDMtHTUf For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Frankie Barcellos Frankie Barcellos, Trevor Jackson 00:42:52 The Gold Coast is a popular destination for Brazilian students with the opportunity to gain a world class education with an idyllic lifestyle and fabulous beaches. Frankie Barcellos came here to study a Masters in Communications at Bond University and has since been employed by the local marketing agency Digital Junkies. In Frankie’s words he’s living the dream, but it’s a dream that’s taken a long time to become a realisation and one that he’s not willing to relinquish easily now that he’s here. The Gold Coast is a popular destination for Brazilian students with the opportunity to gain a world class education with an idyllic lifestyle and fabulous beaches. Frankie Barcellos came here to study a Masters in Communications at Bond University and has since been employed by the local marketing agency Digital Junkies. In Frankie’s words he’s living the dream, but it’s a dream that’s taken a long time to become a realisation and one that he’s not willing to relinquish easily now that he’s here. career, brazil, surfing, study, student life, dream lifestyle false full 7 ca861240-ea13-407f-bc7c-a7c6182866f7 Weiwei Zhang For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2020 01:25:09 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Weiwei Zhang, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/weiwei-zhang-bRnnQg1p For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Weiwei Zhang Weiwei Zhang, Trevor Jackson 00:38:26 Weiwei Zhang is an adventurous spirit and self-confessed black sheep of the family. Unlike her Chinese classmates Weiwei yearned to spread her wings and fly. She travelled internationally as a backpacker and developed a greater sense of independence, later giving her the confidence to establish a New York office for her Chinese employer and run that business successfully. Now in her 30’s, the hiking enthusiast is scaling greater heights as she reinvents herself with a new career by studying at Bond University on the Gold Coast. Weiwei Zhang is an adventurous spirit and self-confessed black sheep of the family. Unlike her Chinese classmates Weiwei yearned to spread her wings and fly. She travelled internationally as a backpacker and developed a greater sense of independence, later giving her the confidence to establish a New York office for her Chinese employer and run that business successfully. Now in her 30’s, the hiking enthusiast is scaling greater heights as she reinvents herself with a new career by studying at Bond University on the Gold Coast. inspiration, studentlife, career, education, china, study, tomorrowismine, podcast false full 6 ecac2075-124c-4080-8597-cec288211568 Shreya Kulkarni For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:27:33 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Shreya Kulkarni) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/shreya-kulkarni-S2FnIA5W For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Shreya Kulkarni Trevor Jackson, Shreya Kulkarni 00:45:44 Shreya Kulkarni prides herself on being a city girl. She comes from Pune, a city of 7 million people that neighbours on the 20 million strong metropolis of Mumbai. So what brings a young Indian girl half way across the world to study in the comparatively unpopulated laid back coastal destination that is the Gold Coast where she doesn’t know a single soul and how has her experience here changed her outlook on life? Let’s find out… Shreya Kulkarni prides herself on being a city girl. She comes from Pune, a city of 7 million people that neighbours on the 20 million strong metropolis of Mumbai. So what brings a young Indian girl half way across the world to study in the comparatively unpopulated laid back coastal destination that is the Gold Coast where she doesn’t know a single soul and how has her experience here changed her outlook on life? Let’s find out… #podcast, #education #studentlife #experience #tomorrowismine false full 5 47cdd32a-348d-42d3-89dd-e50e819f0a6a Ken Dinh For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:40:35 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Trevor Jackson, Ken Dinh) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/ken-dinh-u2OfwZZJ For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Ken Dinh Trevor Jackson, Ken Dinh 00:38:18 Ken Dinh is one of the gentlest souls you could ever hope to meet. This unassuming young man from Vietnam has an irresistible smile that could light up a Christmas Tree. Growing up within a devout Buddhist family, Ken’s decision to study abroad has been a personal awakening while still maintaining his spiritual values. His generosity can border on obsession, such as his love of volunteering, but it’s his enthusiasm and willingness to jump into any situation that makes him such an endearing person. Ken Dinh is one of the gentlest souls you could ever hope to meet. This unassuming young man from Vietnam has an irresistible smile that could light up a Christmas Tree. Growing up within a devout Buddhist family, Ken’s decision to study abroad has been a personal awakening while still maintaining his spiritual values. His generosity can border on obsession, such as his love of volunteering, but it’s his enthusiasm and willingness to jump into any situation that makes him such an endearing person. studentlife, education, tomorrowismine, podcast false full 4 f19bedc0-2c31-407e-9b39-10f0d4acb6e3 Kathleen Di Paolo Some digital static mysteriously appears and disappears throughout this episode. We've removed and reduced  it as much as possible although it is still briefly evident in a few places. Apologies for the loss of clean audio.

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]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:34:44 +0000 trevor@studygoldcoast.org.au (Kathleen Di Paulo, Trevor Jackson) https://tomorrow-is-mine.simplecast.com/episodes/kathleen-di-paolo-9gC91JaN Some digital static mysteriously appears and disappears throughout this episode. We've removed and reduced  it as much as possible although it is still briefly evident in a few places. Apologies for the loss of clean audio.

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]]> Kathleen Di Paolo Kathleen Di Paulo, Trevor Jackson 00:43:20 Kathleen Di Paolo was born in Mexico and grew up in Switzerland with her Mexican Mum and Swiss/Italian Dad. Kathleen says she’s always been ‘a bit restless’, which has led to a globetrotting lifestyle. The Bond University law graduate has turned her love of travel into a career as a social media influencer with 25,000 Instagram followers and an entrepreneur, where Kathleen’s skills in taxation and international law are now utilised to help other digital nomads just like her. Welcome to Kathleen’s journey. Kathleen Di Paolo was born in Mexico and grew up in Switzerland with her Mexican Mum and Swiss/Italian Dad. Kathleen says she’s always been ‘a bit restless’, which has led to a globetrotting lifestyle. The Bond University law graduate has turned her love of travel into a career as a social media influencer with 25,000 Instagram followers and an entrepreneur, where Kathleen’s skills in taxation and international law are now utilised to help other digital nomads just like her. Welcome to Kathleen’s journey. inspiration, studentlife, influencer, education, entrepreneur, travel, tomorrowismine, podcast false full 3 3f7f6ebb-a4e5-4cab-9b70-eb013bb6ae55 Joseph Prospere For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Joseph Prospere Trevor Jackson, Joseph Prospere 00:44:13 After spending most of his early life in refugee camps, Joseph Prospere left Africa for a new home in Norway at the age of 13. It was there, after he started schooling in a foreign language, that he began to appreciate the value of education. Joseph came to the Gold Coast to study Business at Griffith University (because English is far easier than Norwegian!), where he launched a social enterprise to raise money for school children in developing countries. This is his remarkable story. After spending most of his early life in refugee camps, Joseph Prospere left Africa for a new home in Norway at the age of 13. It was there, after he started schooling in a foreign language, that he began to appreciate the value of education. Joseph came to the Gold Coast to study Business at Griffith University (because English is far easier than Norwegian!), where he launched a social enterprise to raise money for school children in developing countries. This is his remarkable story. inspiration, studentlife, career, discover, education, biography, tomorrowismine, podcast false full 2 2750ecfc-7b03-45a6-aacb-48228bd7f94c Bren Domingo For more details about this episode or the Tomorrow Is Mine podcast series visit:

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]]> Bren Domingo Bren Domingo, Trevor Jackson 00:48:00 Bren Domingo grew up as a rebellious kid in the Philippines and after a few false starts was given an opportunity to pursue a career as a multimedia designer in Brunei. She enjoyed living and working in Brunei, but feared for her life there because of her sexuality and fled the country to start a new life in Australia. Bren made her way to the Gold Coast to study Industrial Design at Griffith University, which would become the most transformative experience of her life. Bren Domingo grew up as a rebellious kid in the Philippines and after a few false starts was given an opportunity to pursue a career as a multimedia designer in Brunei. She enjoyed living and working in Brunei, but feared for her life there because of her sexuality and fled the country to start a new life in Australia. Bren made her way to the Gold Coast to study Industrial Design at Griffith University, which would become the most transformative experience of her life. design, international student, education, study, university false full 1