Why did some Filipino international students choose Australia?

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Marlen Santiago and Joel Cabonita are among the international students navigating a new life in Australia.

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For Filipino international students who arrived in Australia prior to changes in the student visa application process this year, what drives them in seeking opportunities in the country?

Key Points
  • Australia currently hosts over 700,000 international students, according to data from the Department of Home Affairs.
  • One of the international students who shared their experiences is Marlen Santiago, who has only been in the country for a year.
  • Meanwhile, Joel Cabonita continues to strive for his family back in the Philippines.
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