Student stories
Our students have wonderful stories to tell about studying at Deakin University and how it impacts their life.
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Nursing and midwifery, Sri Lanka, Student Stories
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...
5 min read
Health and social development, News
Feeding the increasing demand for nutrition experts
Today the world is facing many challenges related to food and nutrition. Two prominent public h...
3 min read
Education, Sri Lanka, Student Stories
Fulfilling my teaching ambition
We all recall that childhood question asked by many adults and teachers: ‘Who do you want to ...
5 min read
Life and environmental sciences, Nepal, Student Stories
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 theÂ...
Careers, Discover Deakin, Information technology, News
The artificial intelligence revolution: Why now is the time to pursue a career in AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) used to seem like science fiction. Now you probably interact with ...
Architecture and built environment, Malaysia, Student Stories
Exploring my ideas about science and architecture
After I completed my Bachelor of Architecture at Limkokwing University in Kuala Lumpur, I then ...
3 min read
Communication and creative arts, Discover Deakin, Singapore
Deakin gave me exactly what I wanted
When I was a kid I wanted to be a doctor and then I nearly died from dengue fever. That experie...
3 min read
Communication and creative arts, Fiji, Student Stories
‘Learning to unlearn’, a hallmark of my student life
‘Learning to unlearn’ has been a key lesson in my journey so far as a second year Master o...
3 min read
Business, Cambodia, Student Stories
My journey with Australia Awards Scholarship at Deakin University
It was today two years ago, I was working on my application for the Australia Awards Scholarshi...
3 min read
Business, Pakistan, Student Stories
Achieving my dreams at Deakin University
For me life has been a roller coaster ride, full of highs and lows. But I believe every experie...
5 min read
China, Student Stories
Studying OT at Deakin has completely changed my life
Hi, my name is Luocheng (Rod) Zhang and I am studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (OT) ...
4 min read
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