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It was nearly the end of 2009 when I made a decision to study and live in Australia. After extensive research, I chose to study at TAFE North Coast College. I decided to seek the help and guidance of an education agent to make sure that no time and money was wasted. At that time, TAFE only had three authorised agents in the Philippines so I sent an inquiry to all of them. ISTAC was the first to respond – they replied the same day that I sent my query.

We got into business straight away. I was given a quick rundown of all the requirements and what needed to be done. Our correspondence was only through email – I did not have a chance to meet the agent, who was based in Sydney, nor have any verbal conversation with her but distance was not a deterrent to the way ISTAC assisted their clients – they were very efficient and they worked very fast To prove how fast, I received a letter of offer from my chosen school a day after I signed my school admission form! After I paid my school fees, I got my Certificate of Enrollment (pre-visa approval) and I was turned over to their agent in Manila who assisted me with my medical requirements and student visa application.

I first set foot in Australia on 13 July 2010 and I have been here for almost 3 years now. I have secured my Diploma in Horticulture and I now have a full time job in the industry. I will forever be grateful to ISTAC for paving the way for me. Choosing ISTAC is one of the best decisions I have made in my life!

ISTAC agents are very professional, They are very quick, reliable and very good people as well. I strongly recommend ISTAC for everyone who wants to study in Australia.

2009 was a year when I’ve decided to have a career change. At that time I was doing freelance jobs for an advertising company when my good friend, Ava, stumbled upon an ad on FB inviting people to study in Australia. The seminar was conducted by ISTAC and it was certainly motivational and encouraging. The ISTAC representatives were very accommodating in answering all our questions. After sleepless nights of careful thinking, I’ve finally made up my mind to study in Australia. With the help from ISTAC, I was on my way down under by February 2010.

I took up Viticulture for wine making in Tafe Kurri Kurri Campus. It was once in a lifetime change to be able to actually learn how to grow grapes and gain knowledge on the art of wine-making first-hand. Additionally, I met the most amazing group of people who had the same interest as I did. With a student visa, I was allowed to work part time in some of the cellar door and vineyards. It was definitely a year of firsts for me.

With a little bit of luck, patience, money (I must admit) and help from ISTAC, starting a new life became a breeze. It has been two years since my adventure and although I am now back in the Philippines for personal reasons, the experience, friendships, knowledge I have gained in my whole stay in Australia is one of the best moments I will always treasure.

It was around April 2011 when I first inquired about applying for a student visa in Australia. A representative at TAFE Australia (where I’m currently studying) highly recommended ISTAC. True enough, I was guided through a speedy and hassle-free process. With ISTAC’s guidance, I was able to complete my medical requirements on the 6 May 2011, and before the end of the month, my student visa application had already been submitted to the Australian Embassy. I received my visa on 28 JUNE so I was able to leave for Sydney two weeks later. It was all so smooth and so fast! Thank God I chose ISTAC!

It was indeed a blessing to have ISTAC’s help. I only met with the ISTAC representative a couple of times (as I was always either in Naga City or Davao City) yet they ably guided me through the steps via phone calls and emails. No wonder ISTAC was highly recommended by the TAFE representative!

Now I’m already halfway through my Diploma course and loving every minute of my stay in Australia. Thanks ISTAC!

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