Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
My name is Thuy, I'm studying media and communications at Swinburne University of Technology.
Why did you choose this course?
I choose this course because when I was in high school, I really liked to study English and Literature,
I thought this course would be challenging and interesting,
I can write essays in English, write poems, news article etc in English.
Why did you choose Swinburne?
I chose Swinburne because Swinburne is located in Melbourne,
Melbourne is a very friendly city
it is a multicultural and diverse city.
Second reason is Swinburne University is well-known for Media and Communications.
The teaching quality at Swinburne is very good,
the teachers are very helpful, they are willing to help you
not only during class time but after class time as well.
The things you study are also very practical and it will help with your jobs in the future.
Life at University?
Student's life on campus is quite convenient.
All the classes, lectures, the library and shops,
restaurants are very close to the University, you can find everything easily.
What do you like most about Swinburne?
The student services at Swinburne are very good.
I really like Swinburne library services because the librarians are always happy to help students.
They have a section devoted to international students
to help with their essays and assignments before submitting.
Secondly is the International Student service.
They help international students with problems such as
housing, health insurance and other paper-work related issues.
The third one is student Health service. In my first two years in Australia, I often catch a cold,
So I often come to the health service to have a health check and get free vaccine injections.
What advice would you have for other students coming to study in Australia?
My advice for future students who are going to study in Australia is to polish your academic English.
English is the main language that you will use, not only at home but also at the University.