PostgradAustralia Profiles

A high effort grade is more important than an A+.

The locals I met during the village visits and about the town we lived in gave me such a different understanding of the world – it was a great contrast to my suburban life and really grounded me in reality.

My dream is to pursue a career in conservation wildlife, particularly in the recovery of threatened species.

By meeting real people who are working under various socio-economic conditions, scale of operation, and stages of the agricultural supply chain, you were able to gain deep knowledge of the sector and its unique problems, successes and points of difference.

Everything you do at university will add to your understanding and lead you down a path that is more suited to you, even if the experience is not for you… now you know!

The coolest thing about this experience is the ability to help people, to meet like-minded people and to feel like you made a difference.

My studies have varied significantly depending on the subjects that I have undertaken each semester.

I'm a PhD researcher dedicated to improving the plight of our native bees in the 'burbs!