Student of the Week #7

Rohmone’s illustrations are a burst of sweetness to the eyeballs, flowing with innocent quirkiness and abounding in bubblegum colours. His simple shapes translate to delightful wonderlands with an otherworldly feel. Read on to find out how this modern day poet nearly fell victim to a science degree. When did you start drawing? Since kindergarten.   When did realise that... Read More

Student of the week #6

Olivia Suleimon spoke with Degree writer Zina Macri about exchange in England, throwing a fit for IKEA, Rihanna, afros and condoms.   Olivia is studying Communications, majoring in Media Arts Production, although this wasn’t always what she had envisaged. When I first started out at uni, I was set on PR, but then I went to a Rihanna concert and I saw Far East Movement. They... Read More

Justice and Journalism

Chris Baker is currently in his fifth and final year studying Bachelor of Law/Communication and majoring in Journalism. Our student of the week will tell us why UWS provides a very productive and practical degree in law and elaborates on why practical experience in the field is very important. Chris tells us about his future aspirations in his law career and gives us his reasons... Read More

Designer Wear, Designer Chairs

Ashraf Kodsy is currently in his second year of studying Industrial Design at the Kingswood campus. Our student of the week will tell us more about the kind of work that is involved and the types of areas that fall into Industrial Design. Ashraf also tells us what he hopes to achieve once he finishes his degree and useful advice for those studying Industrial Design. Did you always... Read More

Mamma Mia!

Amee Quijano is currently in her second year studying Bachelor of Business and Commerce, with a key program of Economics and Finance. Amee is also a moving mother, her baby Brandon is 1 and a half years old. Our student of the week will tell us more about her lifestyle as a uni student and a mother and also give some helpful advice to those studying Business. What do you hope to... Read More

Doctor Doctor Give me the News

Duc Ho is currently studying a double degree, Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery at our Campbelltown campus. Duc has completed a degree in Engineering and Teaching and has taught at a few high schools in the western suburbs. Our student of the week will tell us what has inspired him to become a doctor and some helpful advice for those studying medicine. Tell us about... Read More

But Your Honour…

Doris Naisara is currently in her third year studying Social Science and doing a double major in Criminology and Social Psychology. Our student of the week will tell us more about the kind of work that is involved and the types of areas that fall into Social Science. Doris also gives us her reasons to why she loves studying crime and psychology. Tell us more about your course and... Read More

He Blinded Me With Science

Rituraj Chadhary is currently studying Bachelor of Science and majoring in Medical Nanotechnology. Rituraj is studying part time at the Parramatta campus. Our student of the week will tell us more about this interesting course and why he chose to study this techy degree. Tell us more about your course and what kind of work is involved? The course is about very VERY! small things.... Read More

Intelligent Correnspondence

Emma McAlister is currently studying Bachelor of Business and Commerce, majoring in Marketing. Emma is also working full time in the industry and is studying at UWS by correspondence. Our student of the week tells us about her academic journey and some helpful advice for those studying Marketing. Tell us about your academic history After high school I studied at Tafe to complete... Read More

He Don’t Need No Calculator

Tim Velasco is currently in his second year studying Financial Advising at the Parramatta campus. Originally studying at UTS Tim tells Degree why he made the move to UWS and shares his big dreams and aspirations for the future. What course were you studying at UTS? I was doing a double Business degree in Finance and Accounting. UTS is honesty a good uni and the course provided... Read More