Nina has got to be one of the busiest people
you’ll ever know – when not in uni, she’s just everywhere! Volunteering,
attending seminars and conferences…everything! She puts personal growth as her
top priority which is very inspiring. She’s currently taking her Masters in Professional
Accounting in University of South Australia. She’s very much active in the
field of volunteering. According to her, it’s a really good way to enjoy life
while overseas as it helps her integrate well with the local community.
Childhood
dream job:
“From memory, maybe a schoolteacher as I wanted
to be a person who sets up and marks assignments instead of doing it! Haha!”
Coping
tips for international students you’d like to share?
“Step out of the house, catch up with the
Aussie community, make yourself visible to new friends and learn experiences from
others.”
Most
memorable experience in Adelaide:
“I love Adelaide people for they are always
willing to help others out. I used to live in a home stay setting and my
Australian mum, Margarita, was the very first person I met in Adelaide. She was
holding my hand and teaching me everything about living in Adelaide from the
very basics such as learning how to read the bus timetable. I do appreciate
what she has taught me. It made my life so much easier in Adelaide!”
Catch her on Facebook at shennan851208@live.com!
Childhood
dream:
“To be a karate champion. Eventually did get
a black belt but then got bored and left.”
Most
memorable experience in Adelaide:
“My very first flying lesson experience.”
Coping
tips for fellow international students:
“Get busy. There’s so much happening around,
make the most of your time here.”
A motto
you subscribe to:
“The difference between the ordinary and
extraordinary is that little extra.”
Read more about Vish and his experiences in Adelaide here. Follow him on Twitter @VJThecatalyst
I’m currently taking up Masters in Social Work
at University of South Australia. Aside from being a full-time student and a
part-time child care assistant, I volunteer at Red Cross Australia and Goodwood
Community Centre. It’s a bit weird writing my own
description here so let me just share with you a few things about me:
Hobbies
:
Chilling with friends, listening to music,
eating, shopping, surfing the Internet
Childhood
dream job:
Teacher. I remember having my own class of
inanimate objects like dolls and stuffed toys when I was little, a tiny
blackboard and a lot of rambling about culture and Math.
Things
I can’t live without:
My laptop, Internet, coffee and music.
Coping
tips for fellow international students:
Get involved. Learning doesn’t just happen
inside the classroom – you’ll have to go out and experience life beyond books
and assignments.
More of my ramblings and experiences here. Follow me on Twitter @tweetammie
We hope to see you all in the next activities and events to come!
Cheers x