CRICOS: 00116K

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Mariano Lopez Alegria
Postgraduate Diploma of Landscape Architecture Per
u My lecturers are like friends, which is very
different to what Im used to. This creates a
great atmosphere and encourages you to explore
topics of personal interest. Landscape
architecture is an emerging profession back home,
so it has been great to study it in Australia
where the theories and design skills are much
more developed and have global relevance.
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Lusia Nurani
Master of Applied Linguistics (English
Language) Indonesia I feel very fortunate to be
a student at this University because of its
up-to-date curriculum and the expertise of the
lecturers. I knew these experts from their books,
as they are used in Indonesia. Now, I am
fortunate to be able to meet them personally
by attending their lectures which are
academically stimulating.
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Sang Yun Won
Master of Business and IT South Korea The
Master of Business and IT (MBIT) is delivered
with high quality teaching combined with
practical group assignments. It has enabled me to
acquire relevant knowledge in business and IT and
has equipped me with the skills necessary for the
workforce. Faculty staff are supportive and my
fellow students come from a diverse range of
backgrounds.
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Naoko Tabata
Doctor of Education (Program Evaluation) Japan E
valuating the effectiveness of education is
becoming increasingly important in Japan so I was
delighted to discover a course which offered a
mix of coursework and thesis. The opportunity to
share ideas with student colleagues and
supervisors was also really important. Ive
greatly enjoyed being part of such a welcoming
and inclusive Faculty.
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Deepa Nayar
Master of Engineering Science India I am
impressed and delighted with everything the
University has to offer, including an extremely
proficient Faculty of Engineering, amazing
academic and social facilities, and last, but not
least, the opportunity to make friends from all
over the world.
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Kinlay Tshering
Master of Horticulture Bhutan During my
studies at the Faculty of Land and Food
Resources, I got the opportunity to work on the
commodity that I really wanted to work onchilli.
I am impressed with the guidance and help from my
supervisors and lab colleagues. I made the right
decision choosing Melbourne, famed for its
worldclass reputation and good recommendation
from former Melbourne University Bhutanese
students.
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Nneka Morrison
Master of Laws (Coursework) Jamaica Melbourne
is a great cultural melting pot, and that is
exactly what the Melbourne Law School reflects.
Because of the diversity among my colleagues and
lecturers, classes promised to be engaging and
interesting. I came to the University of
Melbourne to enhance my legal training in
international trade law and its application to
the Caribbean.
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Gail Nelson
Master of Physiotherapy by Coursework
(Cardiothoracic) Jamaica The University of
Melbournes excellent reputation made my decision
to come here an easy one. The staff have not only
demonstrated genuine interest in my personal
welfare as an international student, but they
have also ensured that my course equips me for
the specific demands of my job. I am excited
about returning home armed with the clinical
exposure gained here.
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Jin Guan Bong
Master of Music Malaysia After graduating with
a Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the Faculty of
Music, I decided to pursue my studies at a
postgraduate level. Melbourne Universitys
Faculty of Music is undoubtedly one of the
worlds finest. The postgraduate programs offer a
large range of subjects. The lecturers are
dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable and I
have received constant support for my work.
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Mazen Ali
Master of Information Systems (Coursework) Bahrain
I chose Melbourne University because it is one
of the few institutions that provide a
broad information systems perspective. Apart from
a distinguished teaching department, the help and
guidance that was provided to me by my teachers
was invaluable. I found it to be a good place to
study and the environment has brought out the
best in me.
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Sandra De Cat
Master in Veterinary Science Belgium Working
within the Mackinnon Project gives me the
opportunity to enrich my knowledge about sheep. I
get the chance to develop myself as a researcher
while surrounded with some of the best sheep
consultants in the country. Knowing that my
research will be transferred directly and
effectively to the farmers gate provides great
incentive to me.
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Crystal Legacy
Master of Environment Canada In the spirit of
sustainability, I have found studying within the
GEP an exciting and intellectually rewarding
opportunity to develop the tools that will help
me effect positive change in society. This
cross-disciplinary approach to learning allows me
to further my holistic understanding of the
issues that challenge our world today.
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Roberto Canovas
Master of Business Administration
(MBA) Mexico MBS is the premier business school
in the Asia-Pacific region. I have particularly
enjoyed the diversity of the student body
and Faculty.
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Katherine Taylor
Master of Fine Art Texas, USA My studies at the
VCA are important, not only because the VCA
provides academic enrichment, but also because of
the overall experience of living in a foreign
country which constantly exposes me to new visual
stimuli.
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Kavi Samaranayake
Second Year Bachelor of Planning and
Design (Property and Construction) Sri
Lanka The Faculty is so different to school. My
fellow students are very supportive and I have
been surprised at how approachable the lecturers
are. First year had a lot of hands-on
activities and I was engaged with the full range
of built environment professions right from the
start.
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Gayatri Dhumatkar
Second Year Bachelor of Arts (Media and
Communications) India Melbourne Arts has given
me the opportunity to challenge myself and emerge
with a concrete belief in my capabilities. The
Facultys dynamic multicultural environment has
made studying a pleasure and has increased my
thirst for knowledge. In addition to the
extraordinary academic standards, the Faculty
makes every effort to understand the needs of
international students.
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Ntjidzi Kombani
Third Year Bachelor of Commerce Botswana I have
found the staff to be more than helpful. The
lecturers are always willing to assist in
clarifying points of concern. The tutors
are friendly yet professional and help make the
study material easier to grasp. Ive especially
enjoyed the online and pit stop tutorial services
and found them to be very convenient.
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Qing Qing Zhu
Second Year Bachelor of Education
(Primary) China Being exposed to such a diverse
range of approaches to teaching and gaining
knowledge in different aspects of curriculum is
both exciting and challenging. The experience
Ive gained both on campus and in Melbourne
schools has enabled me to identify my strengths
and gain confidence in my English language
abilities.
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Tran Chau Tach
First Year Bachelor of Computer
Science Vietnam What I like best is the study
environment. My classmates are friendly,
hard-working and clever, and Im always learning
from them. I joined the International Engineering
Student Society (IESS) in my first year and had
lots of fun. I decided to study software
engineering here because the University of
Melbourne is one of the best in Australia and I
love computers.
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Debora Singgih
Second Year Bachelor of Food Science Indonesia I
enjoy the mix of theory and practice in my
course. Food science is an area that is expanding
in my country. The industry project I am
undertaking this year will provide me with even
more useful skills on my return home.
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Heidi Wei Ying Shum
Second Year Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of
Commerce Malaysia The law program has provided
me with the opportunity to meet people from all
over the world whilst adapting to a different
country. Studying with highcalibre students was
intimidating initially, but with the help of
caring lecturers it has since become comfortable.
Studying the law may be challenging at times, but
help is provided along the way.
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Yan (Amy) Lu
Third Year Bachelor of Nursing Science China I
am enjoying my studies and all the different
experiences available to me. The group work and
problem-based learning is a great way to share
knowledge and skills, and it helps promote
friendships with the other students. The clinical
placement is the most exciting part of the course
and includes a wide range of learning
opportunities, experiences and challenges.
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Elvania Irawan
Third Year Bachelor of Music Indonesia My
course has been a mind opener with the
introduction of different aspects of music. I
also have the opportunity to learn theory and
practice in the right balance complimented by a
supportive environment. The experience has also
given me great exposure introducing me to
world-class musicians and the privilege of
learning from the best.
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Kheng Tan
Fourth Year Bachelor of Biomedical
Science Bachelor of Science (Honours) Malaysia T
he aim of my Honours project is to study the side
effects of the widely used drug dexamethasone. I
chose to undertake honours to develop a high
level of competency in research skills and
laboratory techniques, in order to further my
ambition to pursue a career in biomedical
research.
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Dalia Kachef
Second Year Bachelor of Veterinary
Science Canada Moving to Australia and not
knowing anyone was scary but everyone at Vet
Science is so friendly and all the staff know
your name and want to help you. I never felt
alone and never felt like I couldnt ask anyone
for help with school work or with things not
related to school.
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Phil June Chung
Graduate 2005 Bachelor of Fine Art
(Photography) Republic of KoreaI selected the
VCA for its good reputation and the
recommendation from my professor back home.
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Lisa Rickards
Study Abroad student, USA Home institution The
College of the Holy Cross Melbourne is a social
city. Coffee shops, pubs, restaurants, and a
plethora of shopping areas make it a great city
to meet with friends and have a good time. There
is so much to do. Going to a footy game is
amazing, and visiting places like Crown Casino,
the Queen Victoria Markets, and Federation Square
are things not to be missed.
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Githa Postma
Exchange student, Netherlands Home institution
University of Amsterdam The lectures and
tutorials are more interactive, students are
asked to participate more. Also I like the
practical approach in the tutorials, with all the
cases being discussed. There are more contact
hours than my study back home, and also way more
group assignments and papers to write. But most
lecturers and tutors are very dedicated to help
you learn about the subject and pass it.
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Simon Laflamme
Exchange, Canada Home institution McGill
University I chose the University of Melbourne
for the superior quality of its education,
located in the heart of a fast-paced city.
Something amazing about the University of
Melbourne is that you find the laid-back
Australian culture integrated with a
competitive academic environment. Lecturers
are easy-going with students and you feel a
sincere interaction between both.
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Johanna Landin
Exchange student, Sweden Home institution Malmö
University I think the support here is
brilliant. The Faculty of Education has been
so supportive when it comes to helping me to
organise myself and with support during exam
time.
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Malin Lindase
Study Abroad student, Sweden Home institution
Swedish University I like the big campus with
all the green areas/parks. You can get almost
anything you need at campus and that there is so
much to do. The gym is located at campus it
makes it so easy to workout when you can do it
before, after or in between classes. There are so
many clubs and societies and there is so much
going on all the time and there are always people
around.
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Ivan Detchev
Exchange student, Canada Home institution
University of New Brunswick At home I was
usually assessed though short assignments on a
weekly basis. At the University of Melbourne, I
had to get used to longer-term major projects
which involved careful planning, research, and
group work. This helped me improve my time
management and team work skills.