International experience is a key objective of Charles Sturt University (CSU) in its education of students. Two CSU Bachelor of Pharmacy students, Mr Sam Ledger from Mudgee and Mr Lloyd Smith from Broken Hill, gained that when they attended the 7th Asia-Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium in Khon Kaen in northern Thailand in June and July. Eleven countries were represented at the Symposium along with numerous industry professionals, medical specialists and academics. “It was at a talk by Dr Jon Ungphakorn from the AIDS Access Foundation in Thailand  that we began to appreciate the afflictions and inequalities that exist in countries not as fortunate as Australia,” said Mr Ledger, who is also vice-president of the CSU student organisation, Pharmers' Club. The students have brought back plans for a communication workshop for CSU students and plans to promote international student exchange and student involvement in promoting awareness of public health issues.