STORIES FROM OUR students

Lillian Nguyen Vce Dux

What are you currently studying and where? I am currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering at Monash University.

What has your first semester been like? My first semester has been so new and exciting, I have met a lot of new friends and I am really enjoying the content in my degree. I’ve been able to try a lot of different things like coding and building electrical circuits.

My timetable is super flexible which leaves me plenty of time to study, relax and explore campus. It is very different to high school but I am enjoying it so much.

Madeleine Kuras Vcal Dux

What are you currently studying and where? In February I commenced my Diploma of Community Services at Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn.

What has your first semester been like? Initially, I was extremely overwhelmed and even contemplated dropping out. Although, I was able to quickly adapt and acclimatise myself to the new environment, especially with the support of my new peers and other classmates.

Thus far, Swinburne has given me the opportunity to surround myself with like-minded people, people that come from diverse backgrounds, experiences and have a passion to make a change. Exposure to different people has allowed me to strengthen my knowledge and awareness surrounding a variety of issues in Community Services, and the type of clients I will be working with. I can’t wait to see where this Diploma will take me.