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The Future Student Podcast

Choosing Your Uni 👍

The Future Student Podcast is the podcast for professionals who support prospective students on their journey to uni in Australia. Whether you"re a Future Students professional, school careers advisor, or a member of the careers/higher education ecosystem, the Future Student Podcast dives into the news, trends and people who make this industry just so impactful.

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00:06:56

New Country, New Confidence: Why Vamika Chose Deakin...

The Future Student Podcast ·

2025/04/24

From decoding puzzles to decoding the uni experience—Vamika's journey from New Zealand to Deakin University is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Rob Malicki chats with Vamika, a third-year student studying a double degree in Criminology and Cybersecurity, about what drew her to Deakin and how it completely transformed her life.She opens up about the decision to move countries, how cryptography led her to cybersecurity, and what it’s really like to study in a field that blends justice and

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00:33:35

Finding Purpose (and a Place to Belong) at UWA:...

The Future Student Podcast ·

2025/04/16

What’s it like to pack your bags and move across the country to chase your dream degree? In this episode of Choosing Your Uni, Rob Malicki chats with Peter Nguyen, a final-year dentistry student at UWA who left Melbourne to study in Perth—and hasn’t looked back.Peter shares the highs and lows of the journey: from missing out on a Commonwealth Supported Place at home to landing one at UWA, making the big decision to move, and eventually finding his people and purpose in WA. He talks through the real

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00:32:31

What Makes Murdoch Magic, with Samantha Ferguson

The Future Student Podcast ·

2025/04/10

What makes Murdoch University magic? From a stunning timber building that honours First Nations culture to a student village where lifelong friendships begin with burnt noodles, this episode is packed with reasons students fall in love with Murdoch.I sat down with Samantha Ferguson from Murdoch’s News and Communications team for a deep dive into the heart and soul of this uniquely welcoming university. We explored the sense of community that makes Murdoch stand out, alternative entry pathways, and

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00:28:05

Study Assist: Understanding Australian Government...

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/12/18

One of the most confusing parts of starting uni is navigating the maze of acronyms, deadlines, and paperwork. What’s a CSP? How do HELP loans work? And what’s the deal with Census Dates? In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob Malicki sits down with Nicole from the Federal Department of Education to make sense of it all.Learn how Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) reduce the cost of study, the differences between HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP loans, and the steps you need to take to secure

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00:25:18

Beyond the Numbers: Demystifying Uni Rankings (and...

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/12/15

In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, we dive headfirst into the world of university rankings. Joining Rob Malicki is Chris Strods, a Senior Insights Specialist from QS – the global organisation behind one of the most trusted university ranking systems. Together, they unpack how rankings work, what they measure, and how you can use them to make smarter choices about where to study.But it’s not just about the numbers. Chris shares his own uni journey, from studying computer science and

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00:18:34

Studying at USyd... and Studying Abroad!

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/11/14

I’m back on campus at the University of Sydney, keen to chat with more students about what it’s like to study there. Walking around Open Day, on a perfect Sydney afternoon, the campus is pumping. And that’s when I meet Courtney Jade. Courtney Jade is not only a current student, and we talk a lot about her experience, but has also taken advantage of one of the most exciting opportunities that uni has to offer: student exchange! As it happens, USyd has one of the biggest “study abroad” programs in

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00:29:35

What's Unique About UTS (The University of Technology...

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/11/01

UTS has some serious advantages when it comes to creating a unique university experience. It's right on the fringe of the CBD with exceptional transport links, boasts some world leading faculties and facilities, and has positioned itself very much as a "real world"university. In this conversation, I'm sitting down with Lewin, a current student in UTS. His story is incredibly relatable - he struggled a bit through the HSC and, in his words, "kinda gave up" towards the end. But things are very

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00:05:18

The Best Advice For High School Exams From Hundreds...

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/10/11

With end-of-high-school exams looming, we're going for a short episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast. Over the years, I've been fortunately enough to interview hundreds of university students (and I've met thousands of them!) One of my favourite questions to ask is "What advice do you have for students about to do their end of school exams?" So for today's episode, I've curated some of the best answers that I've heard over the years. This is 5 minutes of goodness. We'll be keeping episodes short

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00:39:41

Australian Catholic Uni - What's Under The Hood?

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/10/04

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) isn't necessarily one of Australia's "famous" universities. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't have some extraordinary areas of strength that will really suit some students!ACU is considered to be one of Australia's few "Multi-State" institutions, with several campuses in Sydney, plus campuses in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Ballarat, Townsville and, excitingly, in Rome! (Okay, acknowledged: Rome is in Italy, not in Australia). This wide footprint

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00:50:36

Open Doors - Student Life and Studying At UNSW (With...

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/09/26

UNSW is one of Australia's top universities and is considered "world class" in many subject areas. But what does that actually mean?In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob Malicki gets deep into the details with two awesome current students who have VERY different stories about their journey to studying at UNSW. Kyla (Law/Commerce) knew from early in high school that UNSW was the place for her. In contrast, Neal (Science/Engineering) didn't really know what he

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00:38:45

What's Unique About The University of Sydney?

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/09/19

Why should you choose to study at the University of Sydney? Sure, it has an excellent reputation and ranks strongly, but what else makes it really stand out... what makes it truly unique? In this exclusive conversation, Rob Malicki from Choosing Your Uni sits down for a deep dive conversation with Shane Griffin, the Associate Vice President of USyd. Together, they dig into some of the hidden gems, surprising facts and lesser-known opportunities that truly elevate the USyd experience. This podcast

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00:21:41

What Students Say About Studying At Macquarie Uni

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/09/12

This episode is the first of our podcasts that dives deep into the universities in Sydney. Our goal with this series is to talk with current students and staff to unearth what makes each of the universities in Sydney special and what sort of students would thrive studying there.Our series begins north of Sydney harbour in Macquarie Park. Picture this: It's a perfect, blue-sky Sydney day and the Macquarie University campus is buzzing as thousands of Open Day attendees circulate through colourful

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00:29:10

Pathways to University

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/09/05

There's a lot of pressure on young people when it comes to end of high school exams and the ATAR. But what if I were to tell you that the ATAR wasn't the only way into uni. Wouldn't you feel under just a little bit less pressure. It turns out that there are many pathways to university: from early entry schemes to mature-age entry (all this usually means is you've had a bit of a break between school and uni), college pathway programs, bridging courses and vocational ed pathways. In

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00:02:42

Introducing the Choosing Your Uni Podcast

The Future Student Podcast ·

2024/09/05

G'day and welcome to the Choosing Your Uni podcast, a new podcast dedicated to exploring and unpacking the sometimes confusing, often complex journey towards university. I'm your host, Rob Malicki, and I've spent the better part of 25 years in and around Australian universities... including the past 7 years creating independent, unbiased content on my Choosing Your Uni YouTube that has been viewed millions of times. I've helped literally thousands of students, and their parents,

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