2017 Student Ambassadors

Aishath Leenaz is from Sh.foakaidhoo, Maldives, and studies Health Sciences at the University of Queensland. She loves Brisbane for the world-ranked education providers and warm welcome to international students.

Alessia Lanzo was born and raised in Sciacca, Italy. She is studying International Economics and Finance at the University of Queensland and finds Brisbane, Australia, a perfect union between study, good weather and attractions.

Ana Gudalo is from Slovenia and is studying an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and a MicroMasters programme of Leadership in Global Development.

Carolina Gonzalez is from Cauquenes, Chile. She is a psychologist who came to Australia to study a Master of Mental Health at the University of Queensland and says she fell in love with Brisbane.

Celeste Morinigo Baez is from Paraguay and studies Environmental Management at the University of Queensland. She has been living in Brisbane, Australia, since October 2016 and loves Brisbane's cultural diversity.

Ching Chong grew up in Kuching, Malaysia. Now, as a student pursuing a Bachelor of Economics at The University of Queensland she will be documenting her journey in Brisbane, Australia.

Dongjin You is from Seoul, South Korea, and is studying Accounting and Finance at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He enjoys Brisbane's weather, nature, food and people.

Ekaterina Salazar Reviakina was born in Russia and raised in Colombia and is studying Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.

Goutham Subramanian is from Chennai in southern India and is pursuing a PhD in Medicine at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.

Gustavo Azevedo is from Salvador, Brazil, and studies Engineering Management at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. He enjoys Brisbane's diverse personality from farmers' markets to Valley pub crawls.

CHEUNG Ho Yeung is from Hong Kong and is a first-year Business Management student at The University of Queensland. He has been in Brisbane, Australia, for one year and his favourite place is South Bank.

Hao Chang is from Taichung, Taiwan. He has been in Brisbane, Australia, for more than a year and is studying at Queensland University of Technology. His favourite places in Brisbane are the islands of Moreton Bay.

Julie Laustsen is from Denmark and is studying Event Management at TAFE. She says Brisbane, Australia, has come to feel like home and never ceases to impress her with beautiful nature, cultural diversity and great urban life.

Kasun Kalhara is from Sri Lanka and is an undergraduate studying Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honours) at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia.

Khanh Le comes from Vietnam and is studying Commerce at The University of Queensland. Studying in Brisbane, Australia, enables her to experience new cultures and meet people from different backgrounds.

Laxman Khatiwada is from Nepal and is studying Accounting. He loves the climate and multicultural diversity of Brisbane, Australia, and enjoys being around the Brisbane River.

Joy Buado is from Cavite, Philippines, and is studying Public Health at Queensland University of Technology.

Mei Wah Quan is from the Solomon Islands and is in Brisbane, Australia, to study nursing at the Australian Catholic University.

Luis Garcia is from Ecuador and is majoring in Genetics at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. He loves Brisbane's outdoor lifestyle and relaxing activities.

Maham Aqeel is from Pakistan and is studying Commerce (Accounting). Travelling and exploring has been a huge part of her life and in Brisbane, Australia, she likes to organise barbecues with her friends at South Bank.

Malik Awais is from Kashmir and is studying a dual degree at Griffith University majoring in Information Systems and Entrepreneurship. He loves Brisbane for its sunshine, food culture and relaxed lifestyle.

Nieves Garcia Cano is from Granada and has been living in Brisbane, Australia, since 2015. She is studying a dual Master in Business and Project Management at Torrens University. Her favourite place is the cliffs at Kangaroo Point.

Maxer Lye is from Singapore and studies International Relations and Languages at the University of Queensland. He thinks the best thing about living in Brisbane is being close the natural beauty and adventure.

Mayura Mahadevan is from Norway and is a third year Design Architecture (Honour) student at QUT in Brisbane, Australia. Her favourite place in Brisbane is Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Munkhzolboo Purev comes from Mongolia and dreamed of learning English and exploring the world. She lives in Brisbane, Australia, and studies Environmental Management at the University of Queensland.

Mutiara Azka is from Indonesia and is studying Public Relations at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. She is proud to call Brisbane her second home.

Nozomi Yamazaki is from Japan and will be studying Communication at the University of Queensland. She is looking forward to sharing her experiences in Brisbane, Australia, with future Japanese students.

Ralph Teodoro comes from Dubai and moved to Brisbane, Australia, in 2015 where he studies nursing at QUT. He plays for the QUT Wildcats in the Brisbane Basketball Inc. league.

Santiago Vargas is from Colombia and is studying Human Resources at the Queensland International Institute in Brisbane, Australia.

Seung-Tak Baek is from South Korea and is studying Business Economics at the University of Queensland. He appreciates Brisbane, Australia, for being a beautiful and safe city.

Shiqiu Zhang is from North East China and came to Brisbane, Australia, in October 2015. She is in her second year of a Bachelor in Business at QUT majoring in Accounting.

Sirirada Pattara-angkoon is a psychology major studying at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, Brisbane is now her home away from home.

Sofia Cavassin is from Brazil. She moved to Brisbane, Australia, in April 2016 and is studying Community Services at Charlton Brown.

Sophie Rougeron is from France and she is studying International Commercial Law at the University of Queensland and after two years still finds every day in Brisbane an adventure.

Talina Bayeleva is from Kazakhstan and is in her third-year as a biomedical student at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia.

Tengjiao Liu comes from China and is studying geographic information systems (GIS) and ecology. She enjoys studying and living in Brisbane, Australia, because of the nice weather, friendly people and colorful activities.

Tessa Borloo comes from Belgium and studies neuroscience at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. She feels at home in Brisbane, and loves wandering the streets, discovering new places every day.

Tiffany Shar is from California in the United States of America and studies biotechnology at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. One of her favorite places to visit in Brisbane is the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Tsz Lam Vivien Yeung is from Hong Kong and is studying Environmental Management at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.