17/03/2026
This PTE result brings back a mix of pride… and a lot of regrets.
For the longest time, I doubted myself. I kept telling myself I wasn’t good enough in English... especially speaking. I was so afraid to take IELTS that I didn’t even try. Deep inside, I thought, “What if I fail?” So I delayed… and delayed… and delayed.
If only I had believed in myself earlier, maybe I could have come to Australia as a skilled migrant back in 2014. I could have been a citizen by now.
But fear held me back. And that fear cost me years, opportunities, and money.
Finally, in 2022, I gathered the courage to take the test for my student visa. And guess what? I did better than I ever expected. All those years of self-doubt… were unnecessary.
This is your reminder:
Sometimes, the only thing standing between you and your goal is your own fear.
Don’t wait for the “perfect time.”
Don’t let self-doubt decide your future.
Try. Even if you're scared.
Because you might just surprise yourself. 💙
