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Get the experience you need for the career you want
There are many reasons to study at an overseas university. It is an opportunity to experience a different culture, meet…
Six Indian students awarded Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship
Six Indian students are proud winners of Deakin University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship 2021. The scholarships, valued at INR 36 million,…
Student Stories
The pandemic strengthened my desire to work in the health sector
My name is Samantha and I am from the Philippines, from an island called Visayas. It is the third largest…
Finding my ground at Deakin
My name is Jolene and I am from the Philippines. I am currently studying the Bachelor of Psychological Science. I…
I put my dreams on hold. I returned to university to relight the spark.
Maayong adlaw sa inyong tanan! This is how we normally greet folks from my hometown of Davao. My name is…
Pursuing a masters degree at Deakin University, Australia, during the pandemic
Hello, my name is Liman and I live in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. I am currently studying the Master of Public…
Making the most of my Deakin journey and exploring career opportunities
My name is Christian and I am Zimbabwean. I came to Australia in 2017 on a pathway program that started…
Going back to school as a mum
My name is Kathleen Habana, and I graduated from Deakin University, Australia, with a Master of Public Health in December…
Becoming career-ready with Deakin
We interviewed Neha Khanna, an international student from India who graduated from Deakin in 2020. She studied the Bachelor of…
I found a sense of belonging while at Deakin
I am Joan Sifuna, studying Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in accounting at Deakin University since 2019. I am in my…
Studying in Australia helped me to experience the world in a different way
My name is Heyshan – I am from Sri Lanka and I studied a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) at…
Why I chose to study nursing at Deakin University, Australia
My name is Mon Jeffrey Torio from The Philippines. My family and friends fondly call me ‘Monmon’. I am a…
Enjoying my Online To On-Campus (O2O) journey
My passion for big data My name is Tushita Sharma and I am in a two-year program pursuing a Master…
My dream to work in food and nutrition
Hi, I am Sherlyn Ardison from Bali, Indonesia. It has been almost one year since I started my study at…
Deakin Uni, My Uni
I open my eyes and I breathe deeply as I wake up. A myriad of images flash before my eyes…
Starting my studies during a global pandemic
Growing up I have always had two great interests, reading and writing. For the longest time I believed that when…
My story in Australia and thereafter
How on earth can I limit my experiences to one article? That was my immediate thought when I was approached…
Deakin’s Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship set me on my dream career path
For many years, I have been a keen environmentalist and conservationist. However, it was the unique experience of spending the…
Meet the 2021 Study Geelong Ambassadors
Deakin University and the city of Geelong have had a close relationship ever since the University was first founded at…
Looking towards sustainability and resilience in my PhD
Hi, I’m Edward Cornwell, from Chile, South America. I am passionate about understanding how the natural landscape works and how…
My ambition to become a Registered Nurse
When I was 2 years old, I contracted dengue fever and had to be hospitalised for many days. Now, I…
Fulfilling my teaching ambition
My motivations to pursue a path in teaching We all recall that childhood question asked by many adults and teachers:…
My Journey As A Tech Enthusiast
I am an international student originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka. I completed a Bachelor of Information Technology (IT) degree with a…
Deakin gave me the opportunity of a lifetime
Hi, my name is Ba Huy Nguyen, but you can call me Harry. Ever since I moved to Australia in…
Tackling climate change to better mountain regions and their communities
Hi, I am Lila Jung Gurung (Lil), and I am a masters degree student by research. I study at the…
All the hard work has paid off
I am originally from the UK and I grew up on a small island on the coast of France called…