My research journey towards inducing bio-renewability to the carbon fibre production line
I would never have imagined back in 2013, the year I traveled to Australia and came to Deakin University, that…
Student Stories
A journey that would change my life for the better
It was 21 March 2014, the day that changed my life forever. It was my first day at Deakin University’s…
This experience taught me so much that it’s hard to put it into words
Welcome! My name is Kieran and I’m a fourth-year Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) student at Deakin…
Studying in Australia’s sporting capital
Hi, my name is Nurulsyazana, but you can call me ‘Syaz’ because I know my name is difficult to pronounce….
MY DREAM WAS ALWAYS TO BECOME A MEDICAL DOCTOR
I am Javid, an Afghan refugee, currently studying a Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry at Deakin University. I was…
A dream which found its place to nurture: Deakin – an absolutely enriching experience
We are so proud to be ‘Deakinites’, it feels great! We hail from the country with one of the most…
A love of chemistry leads to ground-breaking Lab-on-a-Chip research
Five years ago I could never have guessed or hoped to be where I am today: here, in Australia, studying…
I’ve always wanted to see a kangaroo!
When I graduated from the University of Connecticut in the United States with a degree in Chemical Engineering, I was…
Three years on: My life after Deakin
Hello everyone! My name is Varanya and I graduated from a Master of Dietetics at Deakin University in 2013. Before…
Wearing my hijab with pride at Deakin
Hi everyone, I’m Madihah Husna Mohammad. I came from Malaysia and I am pursuing a Master of Architecture at Deakin…
Designing for The Future
Undertaking the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) course has been a dream come true as I always aspired to becoming a…
Dreams do come true in Melbourne
I always had a dream to study and visit one of Australia’s most iconic cities. It never occurred to me…
For the love of nutrition (& coffee!)
Hey, my name is Syahirah and I’m from Singapore. People often mistake my name for Shakira so I let them…
Learning from others and myself at Deakin
My story begins with a strong need of change and the interest I have always had in English as a…
Study smart, play hard – my life in Australia
As a food lover with a great passion for nutrition, how could I refuse such a great opportunity to learn…