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We can never underestimate the capacity of a natural disaster to rock the foundations and change the course of our lives forever. |
Hye Jin and Min-Hee in the Mecanix kitchen |
Min-Hee Kim, Hye Jin Kim and So-Yeon Yoon studied a combination of subjects from the Diploma of Hospitality and the Diploma of Event Management at Swinburne's Prahran campus in 2006. They came over from Yong-In University in South Korea as Study Abroad students, to improve their English and learn about Hospitality in Australia. They found their studies practical, convenient and challenging.
To suit the student's study needs, the Swinburne Department of Hospitality and Tourism allowed them to take a combination of subjects from the Diploma of Hospitality Management and the Diploma of Event Management. This was important for the students, so that they could continue with their majors and take the right skills home to Korea.
They enjoyed studying at Swinburne because of the high standard of education and training they received and the facilities that were available to them, such as Mecanix, the student training restaurant which is open to the public. They also loved the location of the Prahran campus, which is only 10 minutes from the city.
"I like my course because here there are many practical classes where I can learn more about how to handle working in a real bar or restaurant. I can really meet with customers and serve them" Min-Hee said. So-Yeon agreed, saying that, "There is lots of actual training and practice in this course, which is really helpful for me. Swinburne has good facilities and is close to the city".
More Information:
Study Abroad at Swinburne | Diploma of Event Management
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Harpreet Maan, Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) student from India
IT is a fast-moving industry – if you don’t keep up, you might well get left behind. For Harpreet Maan, this is just one of the reasons that makes the Swinburne difference.
“Swinburne offers a range of undergraduate courses and postgraduate programs which are always updated according to the needs of the industry,” says the 26-year-old Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) student.
“I chose Swinburne because it has a very good reputation and is among the top five universities in Australia for IT.”
Harpreet is also making the most of university life outside his studies. He co-founded the Swinburne Punjabi Club, which started in 2007 and was registered with the Swinburne Student Amenities Association in 2008.
"We aim to assist new students and encourage cultural understanding among different communities” he says. “We would like students from any part of the world to come and join.
“[Swinburne] is a multicultural university with students from different parts of the world studying together and sharing resources,” says Harpreet. “I feel proud to be a part of the Swinburne family.”
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Linda Osman, Doctoral student in Civil Engineering from Malaysia
Linda Osman is a Doctoral student in Civil Engineering, undertaking a study of a “Predictive Damage Model for Light Structures founded on Expansive Soils”. Linda has developed a successful publishing record, particularly in papers in peer reviewed conferences, during her candidature. She has presented papers in Rome, Italy, Auckland, New Zealand and most recently in June this year in Cavtat, Croatia. She has also given presentations at workshops on her work last year at the University Putra Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur and for the Foundations & Footings Association in Melbourne.
The conference she attended in Croatia was the 7th WSEAS International Conference on NEURAL NETWORKS. Her submission was judged as the “Best Student Paper of the Conference”. The criteria used for the judgement were originality and scientific impact, good presentation and paper presented by a student. The paper was entitled “Application of Neural Networks in Modelling Serviceability Deterioration of Concrete Stormwater Pipes”. The authors were A. W. M. Ng, D. H. Tran, N. Y. Osman, K. J. McManus.
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Li Xiaochen, Bachelor of Business (eCommerce) student from China
Li Xiaochen arrived in Australia in July 2004. She is completing a Bachelor of Business (eCommerce) at Swinburne and a Bachelor of Management majoring in eCommerce at the China University of Mining and Technology.
Xiaochen has achieved excellent results while studying at Swinburne. In recognition of her achievements, she received the Higher Education Lilydale Division International Student scholarship for Semester Two, 2005.
Xiaochen says winning the scholarship was unexpected. "My parents were so happy. I told my teachers at my Chinese University and they were really happy."
Xiaochen enjoys studying at Swinburne and values the new perspective she's gained by studying overseas. "It's really good. It's been a rewarding experience for me. It's so different to what I had in China. The teachers train our thinking patterns: how to think, how to ask the right questions." She believes that the skills and knowledge she's gained in Australia will be advantageous in her future career.
"The staff are really helpful, especially the staff at Lilydale. They've given me so much help - both the teachers and support staff. I always ask questions and they always respond as quickly as possible."
International students have the opportunity to establish networks and friendships with people from around the world. Xiaochen says "I've made a lot of friends with people from all different countries as well as Australian students."
More Information:
Bachelor of Business (eCommerce) | Special Fast Track Program into 1 year Masters
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Tsui Yu Kit (Damien)
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) student from Hong Kong
Damien began his time at Swinburne with Foundation Studies (Design), a program which is designed to prepare international students for further study in Australia. He found it extremely useful, stating that "We need to learn and understand all the basics to go on. Foundation Studies instructed me in the correct way of thinking, and now I find that it's easier to learn and understand the new knowledge in my Bachelor degree".
The friendly and relaxed study environment here at Swinburne was one of the things that attracted Damien. He had also heard that Swinburne was the best university in Australia for studying Design.
Damien is learning more about design every day in his Bachelor of Design (Communication Design). He said "This course is helping me realise more about design, helping me to establish the foundation for my future. I chose Communication Design because becoming a designer and working for the community is one of my dreams".
More Information:
Swinburne's Foundation and Degree Transfer Programs
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Amita Irawati
Unilink Business student from Indonesia
Amita Irawati, a 19 year old Unilink Business student from Indonesia, says "My brother was studying here before and he said I will get a lot of advantages if I study at Swinburne. They offer much more than other universities."
Swinburne's Foundation and Degree Transfer Programs designed to prepare students for future study in Australia and allow a smooth transition into Swinburne's undergraduate programs.
They are a cost-effective option for students who have not achieved the requirements for direct entry to a bachelor degree, who wish to complete their year 11 and 12 studies in a university environment, or who prefer the advantages of small class sizes, greater contact hours and more teacher/student interaction.
"All the teachers really care about us. They help us solve our problems," says Amita. "In the future I want to run my own business and Unilink helps me to build up many skills and it also gives me a lot of experience. Experience is the best teacher ever."
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Mona Merhej
PhD in Psychology Student from Germany
Mona Merhej has just been accepted to the PhD program in Psychology and is delighted to be able to extend her stay at Swinburne. She previously completed a Master of Arts (Counselling Psychology) at Swinburne, which, in her own words, "elegantly combined theories, research, and practical skills."
Mona was attracted by Swinburne's welcoming environment. She found it provided a lot of interaction between students and professors, whereby students are made to feel that they are important contributors to the university. She also found the warm and friendly environment conducive to productive work.
Mona says, "Coming to Australia to pursue my higher education was the best decision I could have ever made. It has high standard programs of education, it is a safe country, and it is endowed with very friendly and welcoming people.
"Swinburne is a home away from home. I would encourage new students to seize their time and make the most of their stay in Swinburne by participating in the extra-curricular activities, which help strengthen bonds with other students; as well as the research forums and workshops which help consolidate the theories and skills learned in class. "
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Sally Lin
Master of Design (Industrial Design) Student from Taiwan
Sally Lin completed her Master of Design (Industrial Design) at the end of Semester One, 2005. For her project, Sally developed a personal electronic device for Chinese parents to give to their children at their coming of age ceremony. Drawing on diverse cultural research, Sally redesigned the traditional amulets given at this time through the application of new technology.
Sally's contemporary amulets incorporate the ability to store digitised images from childhood and of cherished loved ones, as well as biosecurity and GPS technology. Two of her designs have been purchased by Nokia as ideas for future products.
Sally, who has has a successful career as a product designer in Taiwan, returned to the Faculty of Design in 2006 to continuie her work on new products for the Chinese market. She is also undertaking a doctorate.
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Nasser Salim Mohammed Al Jaberi, ELICOS student from United Arab Emirates
Nasser is a member of the Abu Dhabi Police and is attending Swinburne on a government scholarship. At present, he is studying ELICOS at the English Language Centre, and plans to continue studying Foundation and Bachelor courses in Information Technology (Information Systems) at Swinburne.
Nasser wanted to come to Swinburne for a number of reasons. Firstly, he wanted to experience life in a multicultural environment like Australia . Secondly, he wanted to learn valuable IT skills to take home to the UAE so that he could train others in the police force.
Nasser learnt about Swinburne through friends who had studied here and felt it was the right place for him due to its good reputation, and its support of international students. He likes the way his teachers care about him - recently a teacher even rang him to check if he was alright when he was sick.
More Information:
Swinburne's English Language Centre | Swinburne's Foundation and Degree Transfer Programs
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Nguyen Huu Ngoc Duy
Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications and Internet Technologies) Student from Vietnam
Duy chose to study
the Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications and Internet Technologies) after extensive studies in Physics during his high school years. He understands that telecommunications technology is one of the fastest developing industries in the world and enjoys his course because it covers almost all aspects of telecommunications incorporating the basics of communication theory to the latest communication applications.
Duy decided to study at Swinburne because of the practical nature of the course which matches the needs of the industry. He believes Melbourne is the best city in Australia, with its friendly, multicultural environment making it an easy place to live. He has most enjoyed the beautiful gardens, beaches and coffee shops during his free time and the friendly Aussies who helped him adapt to his new life.
Please note that this course has changed names. It is now the Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)
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Jakob Stepping, Exchange student from Aalborg University, Denmark
A six-month stint spent travelling around Australia in 2003 made a lasting impression on Danish engineering student Jakob Stepping. "I always wanted to visit Australia and see a different part of the world," he said.
Three years later, Jakob found himself at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus as part of an exchange program with the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). Swinburne is one of only two non-European members of the group, which includes Jakob's home institution, Aalborg University.
Back in Denmark, Jakob was studying a Master of Corporate Engineering which is focused on the manufacturing industry and product development. As part of the exchange, Jakob studied four postgraduate engineering subjects at Swinburne.
"I like the study here and enjoy doing the assignments. Compared to home, there is more flexibility to structure your study workload and I find the work is more practical," he said during his stay.
"Swinburne has a nice atmosphere; the teachers and students are friendly and the classes are very hands-on. I felt very welcome when I first arrived and received help and advice about finding accommodation. The nightlife in Melbourne is pretty good too - whether it's a Tuesday or Saturday night, there's always something on," Jakob said.
"Sometimes Melbourne's weather is unpredictable, but apart from that the experience has been great. I'd recommend it to all students, it's good to try something new."
More information: Swinburne's Exchange and Study Abroad programs
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