Meet our distinguished alumni who have taken part in the Study NT Student Ambassador Program.
Kylie — Vietnam
I chose Darwin, the gateway to Asia, making it accessible for visiting my hometown - Saigon, Vietnam.
Neil — Philippines
Growing up my parents always taught us that if we want something, we must work hard for it and I have carried this golden lesson wherever I go.
Vaishali — India
The outdoor lifestyle really suits me and I’m looking forward to continuing to explore this wonderful place that I now call home.
Shubham — Nepal
Darwin’s sunny days and beautiful beaches with a laidback lifestyle has captured my heart.
Rosie — Vietnam
I always feel thankful because I have chosen Darwin to live in as the NT has an excellent education, kind people, a wonderful environment, and lovely weather.
Chrystal — Philippines
My first impression when I arrived in Darwin was 'wow, this feels similar to the Philippines' but eventually I noticed that it’s quite different; the people, culture, opportunities, and diversity.
Anish — Nepal
I researched all available options and found Darwin was the best place to live for me.
Grace — Vietnam
Xin Chao. It’s Huyen, most of my friends call me Gracie. I was born in a small province in Vietnam.
Yudish — Mauritius
Darwin offers many opportunities for its community in terms of sporting activities such as cricket, netball, footy, etc.
Sushan — Nepal
The laid-back lifestyle, helpful community, beautiful beaches, and ample opportunities for work and internships are just some of the many things that I love about this place.
Stella — Indonesia
Darwin has a thriving lifestyle and a diverse community. The locals are extremely friendly. You'll immediately feel at home!
Renu — Nepal
Knowing every day that I am living my dream and living a meaningful life surrounded by beautiful Mother Nature is one of the most wonderful things that I enjoy about living in Darwin.
Ravi — India
Darwin, a land of opportunities, will help me to further in my career.
Prashun — Nepal
I found Darwin to be a vibrant and multicultural place.
Niki — China
After travelling through several continents, I still find this is the most beautiful and unique place for me to pursue further study.
Muhammad — Bangladesh
I think that the thing I love the most about Darwin is the weather because it is similar to my country, Bangladesh.
Mashiat — Bangladesh
Every activity has made me feel blessed and proud of my decision to move to the Territory.
Hua — China
Darwin's friendly, community atmosphere, high employment rate, famous tourist destinations and fast developing economy are also the reasons that attracted me to come here.
Emilia — Argentina
It’s a beautiful tropical place, with an incredible culture and adventures to discover.
Ema — Slovakia
My favourite thing about living in the Territory would be the unique lifestyle and very laid back, easy-going people who always smile at you or have a chat with you.
Anna Belle — United States of America
Studying and working with people from so many different backgrounds has helped me imagine the world in ways.
Alice — Vietnam
Darwin is not only a welcoming city where I have made a great circle of friends, but Darwin made me feel like my home in Vietnam did.
Akansh — India
Darwin is a perfect balance between city life and the outback life.
Jimena — Colombia
I grew up in Gambita, Santander, one of the most mountainous regions in Colombia.
Vick — Sri Lanka
My life in Darwin has been remarkable from day one. I enjoy the amazing landscapes, warm weather, friendly people, and amazing food in Darwin.
Shreeja — India
Shree moved to Darwin from India in 2019 to pursue a Bachelor of Nursing.
Hari — Nepal
As a kid, growing up in Nepal, I was an avid reader. My favourite books featured stories about adventure, travel, nature and culture.
Edin — India
Right from the beginning, Darwin has been full of exciting ventures and encouragements.
Shehani — Sri Lanka
Choosing Darwin, Northern Territory (NT) as my study destination has been one of the best decisions I’ve made and I’m already reaping the rewards of it.
Ruizhe — China
G’day, Ni Hao! My name is Ruizhe but you can call me Ruiz for short. I grew up in the city of Nanjing, the capital of China’s eastern Jiangsu province.
Sara — Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Territory became a sign of new beginnings and hope for me. Since then, I have been able to start my studies and create a home, which I am grateful for.
Tom — China
大家好！Hi everyone! My name is Tom and I’m from Beijing, the capital of China.
Anusia — Malaysia
Choosing to study in our Territory is one of the best decisions in my life. I love to share with others all the positives that studying here has brought to my life and how it can also transform theirs.
Sheikh — Pakistan
If you’re looking for a laid back and relaxing environment, where people are friendly and greet you with warmth then the Northern Territory is the place to be!
Sandipa — Nepal
My name is Sandipa. I grew up in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.
Po Yan — Hong Kong
Hello everyone! I’m from Hong Kong and I’m a first-year student at Charles Darwin University (CDU) pursuing my Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security).
Leo — Taiwan
I can feel that even though Darwin is a small city, people here have strong bonds with each other.
Nasib — Bangladesh
One of the biggest reasons I chose to study in the Northern Territory (NT) is because of the quality of education in the hospitality industry and tropical and relaxed lifestyle.
Kelly — China
Hello! My name is Kelly and I’m from Liaoning, China.
Heather — China
The wonderful experience I have had in the Northern Territory presented me a beautiful vision for my future.
Joshna — Nepal
I was nine years old when I first saw a picture of the Sydney Opera House.
Amanda — China
Darwin is a multicultural city and a strong Aboriginal population, making it a welcoming and diverse option for international students
Crystal — China
Since I first arrived in Darwin, I found I have been embraced by the unique natural scenery, the local culture, the close connection between the local community and people; everyone here is very friendly.
Barbara — Italy
When I was a child, Australia was always on my mind. I used to close my eyes and smell the ochre colours I saw on TV.
Sunny — China
When it comes to studying, living and working as an international student, Darwin is the place to be.
Manfred — Estonia
I am Manfred, and I’m from Estonia.
Sulav — Nepal
The instant I landed in Darwin it was love at first sight. As I’m a ‘warm weather kind of guy’, Darwin is perfect for me.
Nilesh — Sri Lanka
I am passionate about bringing people from different cultures together and help them transform their lives.
Saloni — Nepal
As clichéd as it may sound, from the first time I toured the Territory, it felt like home.
Sadeepa — Sri Lanka
I chose the lush city of Darwin and this turned out to be one of the best choices I have made in my life.
Pat — Thailand
My long journey in Australia has officially begun in Darwin after I have been granted a Study in Australia’s Northern Territory Scholarship.
Oshin — Bangladesh
My story of coming to Darwin is pure luck and it only led to better things.
Nagendra — Nepal
Coming to live and study in the Territory is one of the best decisions I have made in my life.
Molly — Australia
I was lucky enough to find my perfect degree at Charles Darwin University.
Keith — Vietnam
I’m an international student from Vietnam who has spent the past eight years in Australia for education and personal development purposes.
Katarina — Slovakia
Hi there! My name is Katarina and I’m from Slovakia.
Jenny — China
I am very excited to experience more of Darwin and I am sure it will be a great journey.
Frank — Peru
After living in Darwin for one year, I can say honestly is a great place to live - the weather is great, people are super friendly and it is very easy to settle into.
Fernanda — Brazil
The experience of living in the Territory brought me the opportunity to meet people from different countries and cultures.
Denisse — El Salvador
I believe in the power of sharing ideas to work towards a common goal.
Denis — Switzerland
When I was 11, I came to Australia with my mother for four weeks. We visited Sydney, New South Wales and the Gold Coast and I remember being fascinated by the people here and impressed by the nature, especially the unspoiled beaches.
Clarissa — Indonesia
I am excited with the opportunity to learn from joining and contributing to the StudyNT Student Ambassador program.
Dayam — India
I am really excited to be a part of this wonderful journey as a StudyNT student ambassador.
Christine — Vietnam
When I arrived in Darwin, I immediately knew this was going to be exciting.
Aron — Italy
Darwin as one of the best places in Australia for quality of life and learning.
Anjun — Sri Lanka
Helping students to engage and embrace the multiculturalism in Australia has always been a passion of mine.
Amanda — Brazil
Being part of the StudyNT Student Ambassador program is great for helping people and improving skills.
Michael — Philippines
The StudyNT Student Ambassador Program is a great program for international students here in the Northern Territory.
Julia — Brazil
I am more than happy to tell everyone how much I love studying in the Northern Territory.
Adele — Italy
My dream is to help people that are less fortunate and actively make a difference.
Yeimi — Colombia
My name is Yeimi and I am from Colombia.
Szu-yuan — Taiwan
My name is Szu-yuan, I have been studying in Charles Darwin University since July 2017.
Shuowei — China
Hello everyone, my name is Shuowei and I have been in Darwin for almost a year.
Sanjo — India
My name is Sanjo, originally from India.
Quennie — Philippines
My name is Quennie from the Philippines.
Michael — Vanuatu
Halo Olketa! My name is Michael Taiki and I am from the Republic of Vanuatu.
Lloyd — Philippines
Mabuhay! I am Lloyd Dominic from Davao City, Philippines.
Linh — Vietnam
Chao, my name’s Linh, I’m 18 years old and I’m originally from Vietnam.
Jurse — Philippines
My name is Jurse, an international student from the Philippines.
Jung eun — South Korea
It is the best location for focusing on being myself as well as studying in open places surrounded by greenery.
Hector — Colombia
Hola a todos and hello my name is Hector and I am from Colombia.
Farjana — Bangladesh
Hi, my name is Farjana, I am from Bangladesh.
Coco — China
My name is Coco, I just started studying a Master of Teaching.
Clarice — Brazil
My name is Clarice and I started my journey in Darwin 2017.
Bishnu — Nepal
Hello everyone, this is Bishnu all the way from Nepal.
Ben — Colombia
Hi my name is Ben and I am passionate about connecting cultures, student engagement and helping people transforms their lives.
Apekshya — Nepal
My name is Apekshya and I have been in Darwin since November 2018.
Ali — Tanzania
Home for me is the small, multi-cultural city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Dhanna — Philippines
I have been experiencing the wonderful lifestyle here in Darwin, Northern Territory for almost two years now.
Izzy — Brazil
Hi, I'm Izzy from Brazil.
Gunawan — Indonesia
My name is Gunawan and I am studying English in the Northern Territory.
Elvira — Indonesia
My name is Elvira, I was born and raised in the countryside of Java Island, Indonesia.
Augusto — Timor-Leste
Hi my name is Augusto and I am from Timor-Leste.
Geraldine — Australia
I have lived in Darwin for over eight years, having travelled around the world to places in Asia and the Middle East, Darwin has always been my home.
Angelo — Philippines
Hi I’m Angelo and I’m doing a Master of Emergency and Disaster Management course at Charles Darwin University.
Febby — Indonesia
Over the time I have lived in Darwin it has been an overwhelming experience due to its serene atmosphere and friendly community.
Amy — China
Hi, I am Yue from Anhui Province, China. I am known as Amy.
Farah and Baz — Brunei
Farah and Baz joined the Northern Territory Public Sector on a three month internship from the Brunei Government.
Alima — China
I am from China and am studying Master of Accounting at Charles Darwin University.
Ajay — India
My name is Ajay and I am from India.
Abhishek — India
Darwin city seemed small but it is home to people with kind, warm hearts. I have always felt welcomed in this city.
Abhishek — India
Hello, my name is Abhishek and I am from India.
Faatih — Indonesia
I came to Australia three years ago as a backpacker as I wanted to see how wonderful it is.
David — China
My name is Dali but you can call me David.
Cindy — Australia
Cindy is an Australian citizen studying business and accounting stage 2 in year 12 at Darwin High School.
Chithra — India
My name is Chithra and I’m from India.
Chiao — Taiwan
My name is Chiao and I am from Taiwan. I lived in Alice Springs for almost one year for my working holiday experience.
Carol — China
Hello, I am Qian Zou from Liaoning Province of China.
Byung — South Korea
I'm happy to introduce myself. My name is Byunghyuk but please just call me as Byung although this may be still a bit difficult to pronounce for Australian.
Bushra — Bangladesh
Hi, I’m Bushra.
Wahaj — Pakistan
I always wanted to come to Darwin for studies.
Sunday — Bangladesh
Hi, everyone knows me as Sunday.
Santiago — Colombia
Hello everybody my name is Santiago and I am from Colombia.
Shree — Nepal
I came to Darwin from Nepal in February 2016 as an international student.
Rangga — Indonesia
Hi, my name is Rangga I’m studying for my Masters in Business Administration and Professional Practice at the Charles Darwin University.
Pooja — Sri Lanka
As an international student I find the Northern Territory is full of opportunities.
Novaldo — Indonesia
Hi, I am Novaldo and I’m a year 11 student at St John’s Catholic College in Darwin.
Nirali — Australia
Darwin is home, I attended high school here and it was an easy decision to choose Charles Darwin University.
Navjot — India
I'm Navjot from India, and I'm studying a Master of Business Administration at Charles Darwin University.
Natasha — Indonesia
I'm Natasha from Indonesia.
Narayana — India
CDU offers courses in my area of interest, subjects like dynamics of engineering, applied fluid mechanics, turbo machinery, heat transfer.
Nabiha — Bangladesh
Hi, I'm Nabiha from Bangladesh.
Minsu — South Korea
Hi, I’m Minsu and I'm studying hospitality.
Mikhaila — Philippines
I am Mikhaila and I am studying in the NT.
May — Taiwan
I came to Darwin more than five years ago on a working holiday visa.
Matthew — Malaysia
Hi, I'm Matthew from Malaysia.
Mary — Philippines
I am Mary and I am from the Philippines.
Mark — Philippines
I'm Mark form Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and am the middle child among three siblings.
Marina — Japan
I am looking forward to come to Australia’s Northern Territory to study English with Navitas English Darwin.
Leonito — Timor-Leste
My name is Leonito Fatima da Costa Barros, and I am from Timor-Leste.
Maria — Timor-Leste
Hi, my name is Maria Teresa or Mimi, I’m from Timor-Leste.
Maria — Indonesia
My reasoning for coming to Darwin was simple, I was looking for a great aged care program and professional training that I could gain a variety of experience and work with many diverse people.
Lara — Philippines
Hi my name is Lara. I was born in the Philippines and my family and I moved to Australia back in 2011.
Jiaying — China
Jiaying is a citizen of China studying a Master of Business Administration at Charles Darwin University.
Jessica — Indonesia
When I completed my secondary junior course and my father asked me if I was interested to continue my studies in Darwin, of course I said yes because I believe that I can get a better education here.
Jessica — Thailand
My name is Jessica. I have great friends and family here, so Darwin really feels like home.
Jeanine — Philippines
…it is a common knowledge that Charles Darwin University belongs to the top 10 universities in Australia and I am proud and excited to be part of its community.
Jayden — Malaysia
My name is Jayden and I go to Darwin High School. I love it.
Jayan — Nepal
I graduated in December 2018 as a civil engineer from Charles Darwin University.