Crossing Borders Podcast Ep.1| Newcomer’s First Impressions in Australia as an International Student

Welcome to the very first episode of the Crossing Borders Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with a newcomer to Australia to talk about their first impressions, challenges, and experiences as an international student. From cultural shocks to adapting to a new lifestyle, this conversation dives deep into what it really feels like to start a new journey in Australia. 👉 If you’re planning to study in Australia or curious about life as a newcomer, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real stories from people crossing borders! My email- ontorkazi45@gmail.com Mridul er Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/share/16yhtC... ⚡️ Connect with Me : ▶ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ▶ Facebook Profile:   / kzmahfuz.islamontor   ▶ Instagram :   / ontor_is_on   🌀Contact For Business Inquiry: ontorkazi45@gmail.com 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: ▶    / @ontor_is_on   🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒: ▶    • Australia to Bangladesh | My First Visit t...   ▶    • মানুষের কথা শুনে পিছিয়ে যাবেন না।নিজের লক্...   ▶    • অস্ট্রেলিয়া তে একটা স্টুডেন্ট এর আয় কত?  |...   ▶    • International Students Talk: Life & Study ...   ▶    / -7xfq   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing My Brother: A New Student's Journey Begins! A warm welcome to my younger brother, Mridul, who has just arrived in Australia to study. 00:39 - The Flight to Australia & The "Terrible" Food! Mridul shares his experience flying with China Southern, his previous travel history, and his honest opinion on the airplane food. 01:10 - Clearing Immigration & The "Mullet" Culture Shock! How was the immigration process in Bangladesh vs. Australia? And what was the one funny thing that made him realize he was truly in Australia? 02:28 - Biggest Differences Between Bangladesh & Australia From the culture and community to honesty and corruption, Mridul discusses the most significant differences he has noticed so far. 02:57 - Future Plans: The Dream of Settling in Australia Like many international students, Mridul shares his aspirations for the future, including his thoughts on permanent residency (PR). 03:14 - Why I Chose Early Childhood Education at TAFE A deep dive into Mridul's academic path, why he chose his specific course, and how his past experience in Bangladesh influenced his decision. 04:22 - The REAL Struggle: Balancing Work & Study as a Student The honest truth about managing time, work, and studies in a new country. It's not as easy as it looks! 04:56 - What I Miss Most About Home (Mom's Cooking!) A personal and relatable moment about missing family and the comforts of home, especially the food. 05:22 - Top 3 ESSENTIAL Tips Before Coming to Australia Crucial advice for prospective students: from learning to drive and getting extra skills to the importance of mental preparation. 06:04 - My Biggest Fears Before Moving to Australia Mridul opens up about the fears he had before coming, like missing flights, finding accommodation, and navigating a new system. 06:36 - My Academic Background: SSC, HSC & PTE Scores For students planning their journey, Mridul shares his academic results and his self-study strategy for the PTE exam. 08:49 - Was Moving to Australia the Right Decision? After being here, does he regret his choice? Mridul reflects on whether Australia was the right country for him. 10:20 - Advice for Students with Average English Skills Is it okay to come to Australia if your English isn't perfect? Mridul gives practical advice on how to survive and improve. 12:12 - How to Deal with People Who Demotivate You A powerful message about handling negativity, jealousy, and competition, and believing in your own destiny (Rizq). 14:20 - Finding Help & Accommodation: The Real Story How did Mridul find a place to live and get picked up from the airport? A story about the importance of community and finding the right people to help. 17:53 - The Harsh Reality of a Student's Daily Life Abroad From doing laundry for the first time to cooking your own meals, the reality of living independently is very different from life back home. 19:06 - How I Lost My First Job in Australia (A Funny Story!) A hilarious and cautionary tale about why you should never lie when calling in sick! 19:27 - Final Thoughts & Share YOUR Story! My closing thoughts on Mridul's journey and an open invitation for other students to come on the channel and share their own experiences.