Meet Francesca Pellizzari
Francesca comes from Italy and is studying a Diploma of Community Services at Alana Kaye College.
Francesca uses her free time to work with fellow finalist Denis Mitrov in providing communication pathways for international students and is also working with the Melaleuca Refugee Centre to provide connecting experiences to students who found themselves caught in isolation.
“During the Covid-19 period I tried to help the community as much as I could with different activities.”
Francesca was a finalist for the Study NT 2020 International Student of the Year Award category at the Chief Minister's NT Export and Industry Awards.
Student stories
Abhishek - India
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Darwin city seemed small but it is home to people with kind, warm hearts. I have always felt welcomed in this city.
Adele - Italy
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Hi, I am Adele and I am an international student from Italy.
Adi - Fiji
Alana Kaye College
I came to Darwin in October 2018 from Fiji to visit my older sister who works and resides in Elcho Island.
Adria - Bangladesh
I grew up hearing wonderful stories about Australia, in particular, the Northern Territory (NT) from my father.
Akansh - India
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Darwin is a perfect balance between city life and the outback life.