Our Family!

I caught up with two of our students today to have a quick chat about their lives here…

Please tell us a little bit about yourself and where you are from?

Hi I’m Gabriel from Belo Horizonte in Brazil.

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What did you do back at home and what made you decide to come to Australia?

At home in Brazil I used to study at university, studying civil engineering. I came to Australia because I had heard that Byron Bay is a beautiful and very relaxing place. My sister used to live here as well, about three years ago and she really enjoyed it here. I really wanted to go to a place which was different from my home in Brazil; a small friendly town sounded really good to me and very different from where I live in Brazil

How long have you been at GV Byron and what are you studying?

I have been here for three months and I’m studying the FCE.

What do you plan to do when you have completed your studies with us?

I’m not totally sure but I hope to travel around Australia and then go to New Zealand to spend a few weeks and then.. HOME!

What has been the single best moment that you have experienced since you joined GV Byron?

The teachers are very friendly, open people. They are more than teachers to me; they have really become my friends which is a really special experience. The students who come to GV are really open to one another, and it is a really wonderful chance to make some great friends. The location of the school is great, it’s really quiet and it’s really easy to relax here.

What is your favourite place in Byron?

My favourite place in Byron is the beach.. of course! I’m a surfer… but I also have to say I really like the school. I spend most of my days at the school and I really like it. I can give you a good example, I had a week vacation between English courses and I still came to school every day even when I was on holiday, which just goes to show how much I like it here.

and Eva….!


Please tell us a little bit about yourself and where you are from…

My name is Eva and I come from Hamburg, Germany

What did you do back at home and what made you decide to come to Australia?

I have just finished high school in Germany. I came to Australia primarily to learn English, as it the lingua franca of the world nowadays. I also wanted to have to experience a different lifestyle and see the world through different eyes before I started University.

I especially wanted to come to Byron Bay, as it’s a really famous place; my agent told me that Byron is a wonderful place to study. I thought it was a really good idea to come to a relaxing, quiet place to live and to work and to experience the world around me.. and so far it’s been perfect!

How long have you been at GV Byron and what are you studying?

I am in the CAE class, and have been studying for two months so far.

What do you plan to do when you have completed your studies with us?

I finish in the middle of December and when I have finished studying here I will travel for five weeks around Australia.

What has been the single best moment that you have experienced since you joined GV Byron?

I can’t really speak about one experience as I have really enjoyed my time in general here. What I can say is that I am really impressed with how accessible the staff at the school has been. The student support has been excellent. Everyone, from the teachers, to the student services to the academic management has been approachable, kind and attentive. I have felt very comfortable in discussing any issues that have arisen and all of the staff have done their very best to support me.

The activities have also been really fun. The school itself is great for example; the student lounge is fun, and it’s a good place to chill out. The classrooms are all new and that makes for a good environment to study in. One of the best days was when we went Kayaking and I could see lots of dolphin and whales!! Amazing!!

What is your favourite place in Byron?

The beach of course!!! Clarks beach is beautiful, the ocean and waves are amazing.

Is there anything you’d like to add??

I have to say that life here has been really nice. The beach is beautiful, the people are open and friendly and it feels very different from Hamburg. It is quite an alternative culture in Byron, but it a very positive one and it really good for me, I think, to experience a different way of thinking..

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