My university studies opened my eyes to a much bigger world. It challenged my preconceptions and inspired a far greater sense of inquiry… My first two undergraduate years studying full-time in 1977-78 taught me how to think critically, how to research, how to formulate hypothesis and, applying principles of the scientific method, how to attempt to synthesise original approaches to life.

I was very fortunate to come into contact with lecturers who appreciated, encouraged and recognised me as a highly motivated, driven and self-directed new immigrant, young mother and a family bread-winner.... I learnt how to research and learn fast, find and access all necessary resources, take advantage of networks and opportunities and dare to take risks... I learnt to be very agile, flexible, nimble and a good negotiator which proved very useful in my future personal and professional life. 

I am excited to help people in their most vulnerable state, become healthier and happier people every day. Mental health is one of the pillars for happiness and if I can contribute to improving someone’s life, that sounds like the career for me.

Flinders was the right choice for me as it was local, friendly and supportive. It has a wide range of extra-curricular activities and resources that make being a Flinders student fun and engaging.

Flinders has helped me becoming future ready through their practical and applicable learning styles, and through the Horizon personal development program, aimed at helping me become a better professional when I graduate.

Studying at Flinders is a great experience with endless opportunities in whichever field you’re interested in. You can study abroad, find internships, make new friends, join social and sporting clubs, and have the flexibility in your learning to still pursue your passions outside of study. Being a student at Flinders will be the best time of your life. 

Flinders took me from a ratbag 20 something to a confident, rational human being. I learned how to think, and was provided with a robust foundation upon which I was able to build my career. It was a solid base which over 40 years later I still I constantly reference and augment... In the year following graduation, I was head-hunted by the South Australian Film Corporation which had just been formed by Premier Donald Dunstan and film producer Gil Brearley in 1972.

Much of my success is directly attributable to the time I spent at Flinders and I realise how fortunate I was to have had the opportunity to study there at that time.

In the BA for High Achievers I am majoring in Drama and International Relations. The degree allows me to study the subjects I am interested in and surrounds me with mentors, teachers, and peers who support and challenge me to achieve my best. The High Achievers degree has provided me with a close cohort of friends who share similar interests. As a part of my degree, I will be going on exchange to Canada to further my studies.