“The Australia Awards Scholarship has offered me an important experience for personal development that comes with the adaptation process to a new culture; and for academic improvement, thanks to the universities high education standards and the excellent teacher’s quality and; finally, the opportunity to relate with fellow students from different parts of the world.

My vision of development has notoriously been extended and enriched. I’m acquiring very important knowledge of innovating methodologies to drive social and economic development in vulnerable communities, with the possibility to contribute to the reduction of the poverty index in my country.

The decision of coming to Australia with my children has involved numerous challenges, such as finding a place to live in and managing their incorporation and adaptation to a new life in this country. However, this is a very valuable experience for all of us, because of the opportunity to learn things from a new culture and have access to high education standards. Without a doubt, this experience represents an important professional improvement for me; and for my kids, the opportunity to learn a new language and expand their vision of the world.

Living in Australia is like living in many countries at the same time. The multicultural presence is vivid and intense; it allows you to develop your social skills while obtaining an invaluable professional improvement.”