Bijoy Paul,a 27-year-old from Bangladesh,was killed in a road incident on southern Sydney on Saturday.
A friend,who did not want his name used,said Mr Paul had just collected food from the local McDonalds and was on his way to deliver it.
Mr Paul had posted on Facebook at his excitement of coming to Australia to study,where he was completing a masters of information technology,in early 2019."Thanks to my Almighty for having an auspicious journey,"Mr Paul said on his arrival.
Like many newcomers to Sydney,he posed for photos in front of landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
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On Saturday,NSW Police confirmed a cyclist was hit by a car at the corner of Princes Highway and Lister Avenue.
An off-duty paramedic treated Mr Paul before emergency services arrived and took him to St George Hospital,where he died later that afternoon.
Delivery riders paid their respects to Mr Paul on Facebook,remembering him as someone who was"good and nice to all". Dozens responded"rest in peace".