WEST 1 Melbourne

I was born in Sao Paulo and spent most of my life in the same city and at the same house. I always loved traveling, getting to know new people, new cultures, and explore new places.

I am graduated in Tourism, and as soon as I graduated at Uni, I decide to travel to Australia to improve my English skills, as it is essential for my career.

I lived with an amazing Australian family in a very small town called Byron Bay. I could develop a lot my English skills, I met people from all around the world at school, and I had an incredible experience with Australian culture. 

After my English course finished I moved to Sydney. Time went by, and the will of going back home never came. 

I met I beautiful Kiwi guy (New Zealander), who I got married. We have been together for the past 7 years.

I started to work with international students in Sydney, and today I work at WEST 1 Melbourne.

I love helping people, and it gives me great pleasure to be able to support all international students when they first arrive in Australia.

I am Livia Togashi, born in Bauru, dreamer, I have a Bachelor degree in Marketing.

Love traveling, making new friends and getting to know new countries and cultures.

I believe that happiness is a choice made every day. And the happiest decision I made in my life was to come to Australia in 2009. I gave myself the chance to enjoy this incredible journey of deep learning and self-knowledge.

I love my work and have been with WEST 1 since 2011, It’s very pleasant to serve and the experiences we can provide to all the exchange students who come here.

The International Exchange is a very special time on everyone’s life and I feel glad to be part of such an unforgettable moment in our student’s life celebrating with them each achievement, learning, and victory.

I live and breathe every minute the energy of Melbourne that, for me, really represents with full pride and power the title of the best city to live in the world.

Love going out, music festivals and also being close to my family.

Life should be fun!

I do not believe in coincidence, I believe in destiny and mine was to be part of WEST 1 family.

Travelling and new cultures have always been part of my life. It makes me very happy to help people make this dream come true!

I believe that travel and education are two of the most empowering tools someone can have in their life journey - I love being part of that