๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ฒ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐.๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐
Hello everyone,
I’m Anushka Ansary, and this is the story of how a confused student with little knowledge of international admission processes made it all the way to getting her Australian student visa to study a Bachelor in Information Systems with a major in Cybersecurity at Western Sydney University (WSU) — and scored an impressive 7.5 in IELTS along the way.
If you’re reading this because you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or just plain scared about your future—don’t worry. I’ve been exactly where you are.
๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง
When I first stepped into IGC, I didn’t have the slightest clue about what studying abroad entailed. Words like “GTE approval,” “COE,” and “SOP” sounded like alien terms to me. Honestly, even deciding which country to go to felt like a mountain I couldn’t climb.
Should I go to the USA? Or maybe Canada? What about Australia?
The options were endless, but the clarity was missing. That’s when I met Talha sir, the MD of IGC. He didn’t just tell me what to do. He listened. He patiently heard out my interests, my strengths, and more importantly—my confusion. And with his guidance, Australia became my dream destination.
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐: ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ
Before anything else, I had to face what every international student must: the IELTS exam.
Now, I wasn’t bad in English—but scoring high in IELTS is a different ball game. The pressure, the structure, the techniques—it all seemed overwhelming.
Then entered Abrar sir, the Chief Instructor of IELTS at IGC. Under his guidance, IELTS prep no longer felt like a burden—it became a process of growth. Every day, every mock test, every feedback session brought me closer to my goal.
I still remember the moment I got my scorecard.
๐.๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐.
I was stunned. Overjoyed. Relieved.
That one result gave me wings.
๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
With my IELTS in hand, it was time to choose a path. But guess what? I still wasn’t sure what exactly I wanted to study. IT? Business? Something else?
That’s when Talha sir again stepped in. This time, he helped me see something I hadn’t noticed in myself—a strong interest in technology and a passion for problem-solving. He told me about Cybersecurity, and something just clicked. Then came the big question: ๐พ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐?
There were many options, but one stood out — Western Sydney University (WSU). Its reputation, the course structure, and the support system made it a perfect fit. With Talha sir and Masum sir, the CEO of IGC, I applied, and soon after..
๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ.
I couldn’t believe how fast things were moving. From being confused about countries to having an offer from one of Australia’s leading universities—it felt surreal.
๐๐๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ: ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ
Now came the most intense part of the process: GTE approval and obtaining the Confirmation of Enrollment (COE).
And let me be honest—it was not easy. So many documents, requirements, financial proofs, statements—it felt like an endless loop of paperwork. That’s when my dream team—Talha sir, Masum sir, and my lovely counsellor Jannat apu—became my pillars.
They helped me collect everything from bank statements to affidavits to SOPs. Every single detail mattered, and they made sure I didn’t miss a beat. Before the GTE approval, I had to give an interview. And I was terrified.
What would they ask? Would I mess it up? How should I answer?
But Jannat apu wasn’t going to let me panic. She sat down with me again and again—making me practise, correcting my tone, building my confidence.
Thanks to her, I aced my interview and got my GTE approval. And with that, I received my COE. Another milestone checked off!
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐
After getting the COE, the final step was applying for the visa. It felt like the finish line was in sight.
We submitted everything carefully, reviewed each detail, and waited.
And then it happened—
๐พ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ 10 ๐ ๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ .
I was going to Australia.
I was going to Western Sydney University.
I was going to study Cybersecurity.
That moment? It was everything. Every struggle, every doubt, every document, every IELTS session—it all led to this.
๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
As I reflect on my journey, one thing stands out the most: I was never alone.
From Abrar sir who helped me master IELTS,
to Talha sir who shaped my direction,
to Masum sir who guided the university application,
to Jannat apu who practiced interviews with me,
to Arnima apu and Nupur apu, who always supported me with patience—
They were my team.
They were my strength.
And I will be forever grateful.
๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐
If you’re someone just starting out and feeling unsure—just like I was—remember this:
You don’t need to have all the answers on Day 1.
Find the right people, and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Every great journey starts with one brave step.
I didn’t know much about studying abroad, IELTS, or even what I wanted to study. But I walked into IGC, took a chance on myself, and trusted the process.
And now, I’m on my way to becoming a Cybersecurity professional at Western Sydney University.
So if I can do it, you definitely can too.
This is Anushka Ansary, signing off—dreaming bigger, reaching higher.
