International Student Life in the Pandemic in 2021- Australia and China

To all Chinese international students enrolled in Australian institutions while studying in China and Australia!

To recent graduates of Australian institutions!

To Australian International students learning in China!

During this international outbreak of COVID-19, do you have a story to tell? Do you have a voice to be heard? Have you experiences, emotions and journeys that you really want to share with the community and stakeholders ?

The Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) would like to invite you to send us a video on the theme “International Student Life in the Pandemic in 2021 - Australia and China" based on THE STORIES YOU WANT TO TELL ABOUT YOURSELF, YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR COMMUNITY. As the largest NGO between Australia and China, serving alumni and students in both countries, we understand how important it is to showcase your stories and voices, and to make sure that decision-makers in governments, universities and companies listen to your personal experience.?

YOUR?video story?can be about any of the following:

• Challenges you, your families, friends and community have been facing
• How you overcame challenges, and adjusted your life and studies to the pandemic
• Bigger lessons we can all gain from this experience
• We are living in unique times. Share your story & give back to the community.

Who can Submit:

Anyone who is a Chinese international student currently enrolled in Australian educational institutions, including Schools, VET, TAFE and Universities, or an Australian student enrolled in a Chinese institution.

Requirements:

1. You may submit the videos in a VLOG style or in a more creative format.
2. They can be 30 seconds - 3 minutes and include images, vlogs, curated video footage etc.
3. The video should be in English; if the interviewer speaks Chinese, please sub-title or translate on camera.???
4. Please send us your video via a link by email [email protected], no later than Saturday 28 August.?In the email please list your name, age, name of your Australian or Chinese university or TAFE/VET, your current address, telephone number and WeChat ID.
5. You are an ACAA member - if not, please sign up at the QR code below.?

Judging Criteria:

• A well-told short and original story / message。
• The message is clear and positive,
• High quality, original and creative
• Addressing cultural differences and social issues is a bonus but not a must
• You agree ACAA?can share all or part of your video on social and other media