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Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would it be and why?
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“Turkey. I have a strong sense of belonging there.”
Arash, Doctor of Philosophy – Applied Geology student
In this mini #ConversationsAtCurtin series, we’re asking students around campus big and small questions to get to know them better. 🌟
“You don’t have to be alone, or struggle by yourself”
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In the latest episode of #MyCurtinAdvice, meet @luisaleon, a postgraduate student pursuing a Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Meet Darcey, a final-year Master of Commerce student, majoring in Information Systems and Technology. Originally from Vietnam, Darcey’s journey to postgraduate education in Australia has been both challenging and transformative ⭐️
Darcey’s academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in industrial management. This foundation laid the groundwork for her career in logistics, supply chain, and finance in Vietnam, where she gained valuable industry experience. With a keen desire to advance her expertise and take on new challenges, Darcey set her sights on further studies abroad. With many friends choosing to study abroad in the US, the UK, Korea and Europe, Darcey was one of the only to choose Australia. Perth’s peaceful atmosphere, a stark contrast to her bustling, big-city hometown of Ho Chi Minh City, provided the perfect backdrop for focused, reflective study and personal growth.
Moving to Perth and beginning her next stage of studying presented a range of challenges. Navigating postgraduate studies required Darcey to adapt to self-paced learning and overcome language barriers. However, her proactive nature and commitment to developing effective time management skills empowered her to excel academically. Darcey found support in the university’s diverse learning community, drawing on the collective experiences of her peers and the guidance of her lecturers, but despite the academic rigor, she sought to enrich her university experience beyond the classroom. Darcey decided to join events, international clubs, faculty club and coaching events, which quickly became the highlight of her Masters’ experience. 📚💬
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We hope you’re riding a results high this release day! But just in case you’re not, here’s something to brighten your mood: Conversations @ Curtin bloopers 🎤
A big thank you to the queen herself, @raniaatee, for making this season of Conversations @ Curtin one full of laughs, banter, and joy!
Now that results are out, it’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the semester break. If you’re feeling like you need support, head to the link in our bio for Wellbeing resources.
When you check your grades, but they check you back… ✍️
Happy Results Release Day! We hope your results delivered the outcome you were striving for ⭐
If things didn’t go as planned and you’re on Conditional or Terminated status, don’t stress. Visit the sprout.link in our bio for clear guidance through OASIS News. We’re here to help you get back on track!
Hyllyan’s experience as an Exchange Student at Hokkaido University, Japan 🇯🇵
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Did you know you can take your Curtin studies overseas? If exploring the world in 2025 sounds like your kind of adventure, check out the sprout.link in our bio to discover a wide range of global opportunities waiting for you!
Q: What is your best student budget tip?
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“Don’t be afraid to bring a lunch box, even if your friends go to the food truck”
Mason, Bachelor of Graphic Design
In this mini #ConversationsAtCurtin series, we’re asking students around campus big and small questions to get to know them better. 🌟
Olivia’s got to go her own waaay 🎶😭
PSA: Food 4 Thought Season 5 bloopers are here!
This is our final episode with Olivia, and what a season it’s been. From top-tier campus food reviews to endless laughs, she’s truly made her mark.
We hope you enjoy this fun and silly season wrap-up as much as we do. Olivia, you will be so missed! 💔
What song or album carried you through the semester? Tell us in the comments below! 👇
Meet Frances, a final-year mining engineering student at Curtin Kalgoorlie/WA School of Mines (WASM). Frances has always felt a deep-rooted fascination for rocks, early childhood spent growing up on a farm, she found herself captivated by rocks from a young age. Moving to Perth the granite formations of the Hills sparked a curiosity that (little did she know) would lead her to mining engineering. Despite an initial interest in chemical engineering in metallurgy, Frances’ path led her back to her geological interests, and she’s now on the verge of graduation, with aspirations to delve even deeper into a combination of engineering and geoscience.
Moving to Australia in 2007, she first set her sights on chemical engineering but soon realised it wasn’t a perfect fit. Taking a gap year, she found herself drawn back to her childhood interest in rocks and geological formations, and she decided to pursue mining engineering to keep a focus on problem solving. Her background growing up on a farm also added a unique perspective, shaping her ability to tackle challenges with resilience. Inspired by her natural surroundings and a desire to understand the earth’s resources, she saw mining engineering as a perfect blend of interests and skills. ✨
“I’ve always loved geology and the way engineering ties into it. Going into mining felt like a way to bring that passion to life in a hands-on way.”
Frances has experienced a truly enriching journey in Kalgoorlie, particularly enjoying the practical, hands-on aspects of the program. She values Kalgoorlie’s close-knit mining community, especially the connections with peers and support by academics within the program, which have been essential as she navigates a field that’s often male-dominated. Recently serving as the WASM Guild President, Frances stepped up to improve structure and bring positive changes to student life on campus, showcasing her dedication to her peers and her commitment to fostering a vibrant community. 🤝
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If you spoke to us during the exam period… no, you didn’t. 😅
But seriously, we hope you’ve finally had a moment to relax and recharge after finishing up Semester 2. Congratulations on making it to the break!
If you’re still feeling uneasy and the pressure ahead of results release, reach out to the Student Wellbeing Advisory Service through the sprout.link in our bio.
Romanticising the south of campus ✨
Starting university is a big step, and it’s even more challenging when balancing studies with raising a family!
In the upcoming episode of Let’s Talk About It, host Emma sits down for coffee with Yamini, a Master of Professional Accounting student, to chat about her journey as a mature-age student 💬
Don’t miss Yamini’s inspiring story and her advice on returning to study after an 18-year break, all while relocating to Australia with her children!
In the latest episode of #MyCurtinExperience we meet Ali, a Civil and Mining Engineering student at Curtin Kalgoorlie! 🏢 🔨
Ali shares how he enjoys studying engineering because it offers him the perfect blend of practical, hands-on work and solid theoretical learning. Plus, he loves connecting with others who share his passion for shaping the future of infrastructure and mining.
Curious about Civil and Mining Engineering? Head to the sprout.link in our bio to discover more!
Meet Success, a Master of Design student who returned back to academia, nearly a decade after graduating with a Bachelor of Business in 2015, whilst building a successful career in graphic design in Nepal. He decided to move to Perth to explore new opportunities and deepen his knowledge in digital design, experience design with immersive technologies and learning about emerging technologies that influence the future of design through further education. 💻
Despite earning his original study in business, Success always had a passion for the creative arts. His journey into design began through freelancing, designing logos and brand identities for friends, which led to working with an advertising agency in Nepal. Over the next eight years, he built a career in graphic design, had a group of amazing people around him, but still wanted to step further out of his comfort zone and expand his possibilities.
Success’ time in master’s has been transformative, not only academically but also personally. The transition back to study hasn’t always been easy. He describes the challenge of balancing coursework, creative freedom, and self-directed learning as intense, and deadline-heavy, but still ensures it’s fun.
The hands-on nature of the program, particularly the exhibitions required for the Master of Design, has been a highlight of his studies. Having to pick complex problems, or what people in the program call ‘wicked problems,’ like sustainability and mental health, designing solutions for the topics has been fun. Success’s exhibition featured a prototype app designed to help users scan products and access information about their sustainability. The project incorporated augmented reality, a new area for Success, and the opportunity to work in Curtin’s Makerspaces, where he could access 3D printing, immersive technologies and technical support, which made the experience even more rewarding.✨ Continue reading below..
Take a look at what you could experience by enrolling in the On-Country Unit
This immersive learning experience provides you with a unique opportunity to join students across multiple disciplines, learn more about First Nations’ people and develop an understanding of Country, community and self.
🖤 Available at both an undergrad and postgrad level
💛 Intensive block delivery where you’ll spend one week On-Country during tuition free week
❤️ Learn from, and interact with, Elders and senior First Nations’ people
Head to the sprout.link in our bio to learn how you can challenge yourself and your First Nations’ knowledge in 2025.
Curious about what goes down on a John Curtin Weekend? ✨💫
Luckily for you, Devna and Celena headed to Nungarin to volunteer at the Mangowine concert and took along their vlogging camera to give you the rundown.
Tune into the latest I’m At Curtin, Now What? episode by visiting the YouTube link in our bio.
Q: What do you enjoy doing for fun?
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“I do Sri Lankan Kandyan dancing and urban dancing at @rangalidancegroup and @thesocietyacademy ”
Ramudhi, Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Commerce (Finance)
In this mini #ConversationsAtCurtin series, we`re asking students around campus big and small questions to get to know them better. 🌟
It’s easy to get lost in all the little details around campus – here are a few of our favs from today 👀 📸
Meet Johannes, a PhD student at the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM), co-supervised by Curtin’s Dr. Bernadette Henares, Dr. Lars Kamphuis, Dr. Robert Lee, and Professor Karam Singh. ✨
Originally from Germany, Johannes came to Australia for a one-year working holiday, but plans changed when he took a job at a small biotech company in Bunbury. From there, his interest in research grew, eventually leading him to Curtin, where he became a research assistant before pursuing his PhD.
Now, Johannes is working to tackle Ascochyta blight, a destructive fungal infection that affects crops like peas, chickpeas, and lentils. His research digs deep into understanding how the fungus infects plants at a molecular level, using DNA sequencing and gene-cloning technology to identify the genes responsible for the disease. By understanding how the fungus operates, Johannes hopes to give plant breeders the tools to create resistant, healthier crops. 🌿
Throughout his journey, Johannes has been supported by a team of experienced supervisors, but his collaboration with Dr. Bernadette Henares is unique. Having worked together for over a decade, their relationship feels more like a partnership than a traditional supervisor-student dynamic, making each step of his research a true team effort. 🤝
Johannes’ work isn’t without its challenges, from unexpected issues with plants to experiments that sometimes stop working without warning. As he says, “Molecular biology is like a little bit of black magic”—it’s unpredictable but exciting, with each experiment offering something new to solve. His journey has been filled with memorable moments, from presenting his research at a major European conference to winning the FameLab competition, where he shared his project with a wider audience.
Read more about Johannes` university experience by visiting the sprout.link in our bio.