---

Fariz chose Melbourne for its balanced curriculum combining creative ideation with practical application. A coffee enthusiast, he enjoys Gilbert Café and relaxing on South Lawn. Alongside his studies, Fariz works as a freelance illustrator and actively participates in UMSU Queer and Union Mart. With prior experience as a Marketing Communicator at Starbucks Indonesia, he aspires to integrate creativity and strategy in his future career. For authentic Indonesian cuisine, he recommends D’Pentenz.