Apr 18, 2025 | Student Stories
In every international student’s story lies a unique blend of culture, ambition, and personal growth — and Basem Adel Ahmed Aly’s journey is no exception. Born in Japan, raised in Egypt, and now thriving in Toowoomba, Basem’s life path reflects a...Apr 7, 2025 | Student Stories
Bryan Bubun Goodyear, 16, moved from Papua New Guinea to study at Concordia Lutheran College in Toowoomba. His mum encouraged him to experience boarding school life, and now he’s embracing all that Toowoomba has to offer! What Bryan Loves About Toowoomba Bryan enjoys...Mar 26, 2025 | Student Stories
At just 14 years old, Christopher Noel Goodyear made the big move from Papua New Guinea to Toowoomba to pursue his studies at Concordia Lutheran College. With a cousin already here, his parents saw Toowoomba as the perfect place for him to experience boarding school...Jun 14, 2024 | Student Stories
Born in Bogota, Columbia, Luis was always surrounded by a large extended family. As well as his parents, brother and three sisters, he had many cousins around his own age. Of course, this meant family gatherings were large including uncles, nephews and nieces. Luis is...May 22, 2024 | Student Stories
Hom hails from Nepal and belongs to a middle-class family. Both of his parents attained a high school education. The middle child of three siblings, Hom’s elder brother resides in Nepal with his wife, children, and our father, while his younger sister and her husband...Apr 23, 2024 | Student Stories
Jorge from Colombia has an undeniable energy that sees him often presented with, and enthusiastically accept, every opportunity that comes his way. This is his story as to how a Bachelor of Accounting graduate ended up in Toowoomba with his partner and thriving in the...