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Untold struggles: What no one tells you about studying abroad

Residential houses in a Rockingham Suburb - Western Australia. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

People out here are going about their day-to-day business as usual, but do they know I was almost deported from Australia? Let’s all repeat together – We read, and we don’t judge.

As promised last week, I offer a glimpse into my life as an international student in Australia, with my motivation being two-fold: Firstly, I provide information that I wish someone had provided me when I was at the decision-making stage of studying abroad, and that I may serve as a walking cautionary tale and that through sharing experiences, we can use them as lessons and opportunities for learning.

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