Brightspathlight | June Edition Celebrating Growth, Grit, and Global Dreams
A Proud Batangueña with a Heart for Service
This June—a month symbolizing renewal and new beginnings—we shine the spotlight on Angelica Capacia Vecinal, a determined young woman from Batangas, Philippines, whose unwavering passion for service carried her across continents, from Psychology studies in the Philippines to pursuing Nursing in Australia.
Academic Roots in the Philippines
Angelica is a proud alumna of De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Just as she was preparing for her psychometrician licensure exam, the world came to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of pressing pause, she leaned into action. Under the leadership of Barangay Chairman Arnel S. Hernandez, she volunteered as a frontliner, serving her community and sharpening her skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and project coordination.
The First Step: Community Services in Australia
In 2022, at just 23 years old, Angelica embarked on a life-changing journey abroad. She enrolled in Community Services at Reach Community College in Haymarket, NSW, where she began to deepen her commitment to health and community care in a global context.
A Career Pivot Toward Nursing
After completing her course, Angelica found herself at a crossroads. Driven by a longstanding interest in healthcare and mental health, she reached out to BrightPath Visa Consultancy (BrightPathVC) to explore the possibility of pursuing a Diploma of Nursing in Australia. With her Psychology background and experience as a community support worker, the transition made perfect sense—and we fully supported her next step.
A Race Against Time – Quick, Smart Action
With her visa nearing expiration on December 4, 2024, timing was everything. Here’s how her transition unfolded:
November 28 – Angelica submitted her student visa application through BrightPathVC
November 29 – She was officially enrolled at TRED College for the March 2025 intake
December 3 – Just one day before her visa expired, BrightPathVC lodged her new student visa
February 26, 2025 – Her new visa was granted
A seamless, timely process—powered by precision and trust.
TRED College – Nurturing Future Healthcare Professionals
Angelica is now studying at TRED College in North Sydney, NSW. Founded in 2009, TRED is recognized for its excellence in vocational and higher education. With campuses across Canberra, Adelaide, and Launceston, the college offers in-demand programs in:
Healthcare
Aged Care
Childcare
Commercial Cookery
General English
Applied Blockchain
…and more.
Gaining Experience as a Disability Support Worker
Outside of school, Angelica applies her learning hands-on as a part-time Disability Support Worker at the Estia Foundation of Australia. This role not only enriches her practical experience but also deepens her advocacy for mental health and patient care.
Looking Ahead: From Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse
Her Diploma of Nursing runs from March 3, 2025, to February 26, 2027. Upon completion, she’ll be eligible for registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse. Her long-term dream? To become a Registered Nurse, specializing in Mental Health Nursing, where she can merge her Psychology roots with her passion for healing.
But the journey hasn’t been without its struggles.
Angelica often reflects on what life might’ve been like had she not taken the bold leap into international education.
“Mahirap ang buhay sa Australia, lalo na bata ka pa nag-umpisa,” she shares.
“Wala kang masyadong magawa kasi minsan hesitant ka—should I do this? Should I do that? Minsan nakakatakot.”
Still, she found that confidence was the key:
“You just need to have that level of confidence para makipagsabayan ka sa mga mas nakakatanda sayo, or mas may alam. Parang with what I experience, I can do everything.”
A Message of Hope and Resilience
Angelica Capacia Vecinal exemplifies what it means to embrace uncertainty with courage. Her journey encourages aspiring students everywhere to believe in their potential, push beyond borders, and trust the process—even when it’s unclear.
From the province of Batangas to the bustling streets of North Sydney, from Psychology to Nursing, Angelica’s story is proof that dreams delayed are not dreams denied.
Congratulations, Angelica. Your BrightPath family is proud to walk this path with you.
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