Thirty and thriving: my journey as a mature, migrant student
Geo Robrigado faced unknown challenges when he left a promising career in the Philippines to begin a new life in New Zealand. Five years later, he’s found his place at Victoria University as a student leader, club chairperson and mature student, and achieving his dream of studying law.
Culture shock doesn’t need to be shocking
Most international students will know the strange feeling that comes with arriving in a new country. You suddenly realise that you’ve left your home behind, and you’re no longer accustomed to the behaviors and culture of the people around you. But this culture shock isn’t something to stress about.
