
Lucas Bastos de Jesus
Brazil
Bond University ( Masters of Managerial Finance )
Lucas lives the best of both worlds on the Gold Coast, giving him the chance to surf, study his Masters, and hang out with friends.
I am studying at
Bond University ( Masters of Managerial Finance )
Ana de Abreu Rosa
Brazil
TAFE ( Interior Design )
For Ana, the Gold Coast has a great lifestyle that allows her to balance work, study and play. It’s her paradise.
I am studying at
TAFE ( Interior Design )
Rika Uezono
Japan
Griffith University ( Graphic Design )
Rika feels right at home on the Gold Coast, with the coastal city reminding her of her hometown of Chigasaki in Kanagawa.
I am studying at
Griffith University ( Graphic Design )

Maui Yamada
Japan
Bond University ( Masters of Business )
Maui from Tokyo has found the perfect life on the Gold Coast - great education, friends from all over the world, and beautiful beaches.
I am studying
Masters of Business
I am studying at
Bond University ( Masters of Business )

Prudhvi Charan Mariserla
India
Bond University ( Masters of Construction )
Charan from Andhra Pradhesh believes studying on the Gold Coast has been the experience of his life, having made friends from all over the world.
I am studying at
Bond University ( Masters of Construction )

Severino Murze
India
Griffith University ( Masters of Marketing )
Since Severino from Bengaluru moved to the Gold Coast, is has become his second home, and he wakes up everyday with positive vibes.
I am studying at
Griffith University ( Masters of Marketing )

Rohan & Diksha Gidwaney
India
Southern Cross University
Delhi siblings Rohan and Diksha have made a home away from home on the Gold Coast, while they complete their studies at Southern Cross University.
I am studying at
Southern Cross University

Xiao Dan (Danna) Wang
China
Bond University ( Bachelor of Property )
With kind and helpful people, a beach lifestyle and great weather, the Gold Coast has become a second home for Beijing’s Danna.
I am studying at
Bond University ( Bachelor of Property )

Jermaine
zimbabwe
Law at Griffith University
The people of the Gold Coast are very warm, it's an inclusive society. Most importantly I feel like I can be myself, which is important for the student experience. Diversity means asking questions about different cultures, about different beliefs, about different ideas and listening to other people that are different to yourself. I'd like to think that I respect all people - people from different backgrounds, people of different faiths, people of different genders. We're all in this together and it's better to love one another than be divisive.
I am studying at
Law at Griffith University

Jasmina
Gold Coast, Australia
Medicine at Griffith University
I love living on the Gold Coast. The people are very friendly, but they're also ambitious. I've met a lot of people here who have dreams about achieving great things in their life. Diversity is a range of cultures sharing each other's differences. It's about getting to know each other through a diversity of languages and experiences as well as race.
I am studying at
Medicine at Griffith University

Nicolas
France
Master of Project Management at Bond University
Life on the Gold Coast is very easy going and relaxed with a lot of outdoor activities, so I have a lot of adventures. Diversity to me means people coming together from all over the world and meeting in one place. The Gold Coast symbolisies that - I've made friends here who have come from all over the world. I've fallen in love with the Gold Coast. People are very friendly and easy going and very relaxed compared to back home.
I am studying at
Master of Project Management at Bond University

Celia
Jamaica
Nutrition and Dietetics at Bond University
Diversity here means a melting pot of different countries that are interacting with you on campus. We've all pretty much come together and made it like a family. The number of different languages you hear on the Gold Coast, it's really amazing. I love talking to different people about what life is like for them back at home. We might be very different, but at the same time we're a lot alike.
I am studying at
Nutrition and Dietetics at Bond University

Abdul
Pakistan
Financial Planning and Accounting at Griffith University
The people are very friendly on the Gold Coast. I've made heaps of friends here, it's my second home. Diversity to me is people from different religions, race, colour and cultures. There's so many different people here on the Gold Coast, it's a multicultural city. This has been the most amazing experience of my life.
I am studying at
Financial Planning and Accounting at Griffith University

Malik
United States
Information Technology at Griffith University.
Life is amazing here, we've got a lot of culture in this city. There's a huge international community from different countries and they bring a lot of diversity. It's great to mingle with other people from all over the world and learn about their culture.
I am studying at
Information Technology at Griffith University.

Martin Ebata from Sweden
TAFE Queensland Gold Coast
I am studying
Sport
I am studying at
TAFE Queensland Gold Coast
Why I chose the Gold Coast
I wanted to experience the Australian lifestyle, seasons. and at the same time get some education of something I am very interested in.
Something special about where I'm from
During the winter we only have a couple of hours daylight. But during the summer the sun can be up almost the entire day.
What diversity means to me
Different culture, religion, food, thoughts...
What I think it takes to embrace diversity
An open mind, to realise that there are more people out there in this world who has experience different things than you might have. To put yourself into someone else
My favourite place to spend time on the Gold Coast
Beach
How I feel about Vegemite
Never tried it

Saskia Walgenbach from Germany
Griffith University
I am studying
Health & Medicine
I am studying at
Griffith University
Why I chose the Gold Coast
Because of the environment, the beach, the sun and to learn about the australian culture and improve my language skills.
Something special about where I'm from
Compared to Australia everything is cheap. Also the governmental support is very good and gives me the chance to study abroad. We are a very organised country with different multicultural influences.
What diversity means to me
Being able to be yourself and be respected for it. Also to improve your personal skills and your mindset by learning about and accepting different cultures and opinions.
What I think it takes to embrace diversity
Courage, trust and the will to change
My favourite place to spend time on the Gold Coast
Beach
How I feel about Vegemite
Indifferent

XingLong Jin from China
Southern Cross University
I am studying
Accounting & Finance
I am studying at
Southern Cross University
Why I chose the Gold Coast
Chill, tropical, friendly vibes are the main reasons.
Something special about where I'm from
I am from the city where you can meet Korean, Chinese, and Russian and pretty diversified and unique city in China. The city is called Yanji.
What diversity means to me
Respect,Encourage, and have to accept other cultures well.
What I think it takes to embrace diversity
Comprehension and acceptance
My favourite place to spend time on the Gold Coast
Campus
How I feel about Vegemite
Love it

Michael Timoscuk from Slovakia
Browns English Language School
I am studying
English Language
I am studying at
Browns English Language School
Why I chose the Gold Coast
Because, Gold Coas is beautiful place.
Something special about where I'm from
I am from Slovakia. The Slovakia is country with amazing mountain nature.
What diversity means to me
Recognise new cultures.
What I think it takes to embrace diversity
Having BBQ on Australia Day with friends from Czech Republic.
My favourite place to spend time on the Gold Coast
Beach
How I feel about Vegemite
Indifferent

Kazi Haisam Siddiqui from Pakistan
Griffith University
I am studying
Business & Commerce
I am studying at
Griffith University
Why I chose the Gold Coast
Hinterlands and weather
Something special about where I'm from
The northern areas of Pakistan are home to some of the worlds most beautiful natural scenic spots.
What diversity means to me
Each individual is unique in someway or another.
My favourite place to spend time on the Gold Coast
Hinterland
How I feel about Vegemite
Hate it

Mona Izzeldin from Sudan
Bond University
I am studying
Health & Medicine
I am studying at
Bond University
Why I chose the Gold Coast
The city attracted me in many different ways!
Something special about where I'm from
There are a large number of old ruins and pyramids in Sudan, even larger in number than the ones in Egypt
What diversity means to me
That people can be so different, yet so alike
What I think it takes to embrace diversity
Understand the cultural differences and accept them
My favourite place to spend time on the Gold Coast
Hinterland
How I feel about Vegemite
Hate it

Steven Wey from Australia
Griffith University
I am studying
Health & Medicine
I am studying at
Griffith University
Why I chose the Gold Coast
Gold Coast has been my home for the last 10 years. I started high school here and fell in love with Gold Coast ever since. I cannot leave this place.
Something special about where I'm from
I was born in Taiwan. I spent my early years of childhood in a small rural village where there was no school and no gravel roads.
What diversity means to me
Diversity means welcoming and respecting all different cultures, religions, sexual identities and people from all around the world.
What I think it takes to embrace diversity
To embrace diversity, one of the important thing is to first be confident in who you are. I believe education and travelling can help open peoples eyes to the issues of the world, a global perspective is important.
My favourite place to spend time on the Gold Coast
Beach
How I feel about Vegemite
Hate it

Rohan
Oman
Southern Cross University
I am studying
Accounting & Finance
I am studying at
Southern Cross University
Why I chose the Gold Coast
It is a beautiful place and have good education institutions to choose from so it is a perfect destination
Something special about where I'm from
Well originally my nationality is india but have live in Middle East for most of my life it is totally different from here and beautiful too
What diversity means to me
People of different religion, cast or colour are living together with peace and harmony.
What I think it takes to embrace diversity
We live with billions of other people on earth. We have so much to learn and share and understand. We don't need everyone to be exact same carbon copy of one another we should embrace and celebrate how different and special we already are
My favourite place to spend time on the Gold Coast
Campus
How I feel about Vegemite
Never tried it

Rizu Sawaki
Japan
Benowa State High School
I am studying at
Benowa State High School

Prabhjot Kaur from India
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Alexia David
India
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Tatiana
Russia
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Yukta Kapoor
India
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Alexander Cujko
Gold Coast , Australia
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Alvin Yap
Malaysia
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Bren Domingo
Philippines
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Brianna Bailey
Australia
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Emily Hancock
Australia
Livingston Christian College
I am studying at
Livingston Christian College

Jake Goodall
Australia
Trinity Lutheran College
I am studying at
Trinity Lutheran College

Jamie Houston
United Kingdom
TAFE Queensland- Gold Coast Region
I am studying at
TAFE Queensland- Gold Coast Region

Jaycee Li
Australia
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Joseph Prospere
Norway
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Mercedes Semaan
Fiji
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Michelle Matsika
Zimbabwe
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Nicole David
India
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University

Phebe Mills
Australia
Griffith U`niversity
I am studying at
Griffith U`niversity

Thais Assis
Brazil
EIM
I am studying at
EIM

Anita Kissi
Canada
Bond University
I am studying at
Bond University

Gene Huang
Australia
Griffith University
I am studying at
Griffith University