The International Student Struggle -Completing a PhD in the Midst of a Pandemic

International students have been one of the most adversely affected groups during the pandemic. We spoke with two graduate students from the University of Melbourne, Samantha Ward and Marianne Coquilleau and asked them: what is it like to complete your PhD as an international student in a Melbourne lockdown?

Illustration: Video Call by Marianne Coquillea (supplied).