All about #QUTLife!

So, I have started my journey in QUT for the past 3 weeks, I was here through the orientation week, survived the last couple of weeks with classes and I’m heading into week 3 now (Phew!). I’d never forget my first day in QUT and how lost I looked. Thanks to QUT Connect members who found the lost puppy (ME!) and set it up on a good track. There are several aspects of how QUT operates that has left me amazed because I have seen how educational institutions operate back at home. QUT International Student Services has amazing support system. It was also one of the reason I chose QUT compared to another university in Brisbane. Most of the staffs are ever friendly and approachable. Though I felt a lil silly in the beginning, mind you, it is my first campus experience, QUT has shaped my start of campus life just as how I would have wanted it to be.

The other aspect that I really enjoy and glad to be given opportunity is the fact that they have A LOT of volunteer programmes for domestic and international students. That’s like heaven for someone who’s been trying really hard to give back to the community back home. I can’t wait to take part in various programmes and give back to the community in any way possible. Apart from volunteer programmes, they also have plenty of possible work experience for students to build their resume and stock them up with career when they leave QUT. The librarians have been really resourceful and ever so kind and patient to answer any questions students ask them. The resources in the library have left me awed and that’s officially my next hangout spot on campus.

Being an international student from a multiracial country, I believe I would have different perspective and approaches on how we handle things. Being an educator back home has given me some experience on how to bring different people together, which is what QUT is essentially trying to do. I understand and applaud the constant effort QUT takes to promote diversity and intercultural competence among domestic and international students and I do some suggestions that would help in that area. I hope I will be able to help and guide the future students to take part in various activities organised by QUT.

Yes, QUT life has been a culture shock for me in a good way, I am thankful for this experience and will continue documenting my journey on my blog every now and then.

That's me wearing my QUT badge proudly! :)

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  1. Veeno28 March 2017 at 21:47

    All the best ka <3 i miss you alot!Take care akka

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