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Check out some of our favourite moments from Season 1 of I’m At Curtin, Now What? 👉✨
Though it’s hard to say goodbye, it’s time for our incredible hosts, Celena and Devna, to graduate. So, we’re on the lookout for two new international hosts to take the spotlight! Here are a few details about the role:
• Paid role with a minimum of 20-hour filming commitment per semester.
• Filming happens Monday to Friday, with flexible scheduling.
• In 2024, we covered everything from Rottnest Island trips and John Curtin Weekend to Barefoot Lunch, Vic Park’s food scene, and insider tips on settling into Perth and we’re planning even more exciting content for 2025—think major events, hidden gems, and must-know tips!
Interested? Apply now via the Talent Pool link in our bio!
The final episode of Conversations @ Curtin with Rania is here! What a season.
For the final ep, we made it an audience choice and asked you what question you wanted Rania to bring to the Curtin community. The winning pick? “If you had to live in a Curtin building, which one would it be?” Big thanks to @floody_06 for the fun question 🤸🏼♂️
Did we miss your favourite building? Drop it in the comments!👇
Q: What is your best university hack that you think other should know of??
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“To plan ahead for study, especially when booking study pods!”
Izzy, Bachelor of Marine and Coastal Science
In this mini #ConversationsAtCurtin series, we`re asking students around campus big and small questions to get to know them better. 🌟
Out the door at precisely 3:59 pm… 🫡
Interested in being a part of a diverse events team, meet new friends and make an impact to new students coming to Curtin in 2025?
As a volunteer at O-Week, you will:
✨ Provide support and deliver campus tours
✨ Facilitate exciting experiences and connect students with the Curtin community
✨ Develop your leadership, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
This opportunity is available to both undergrad and postgrad students. Applications close Sunday 12 January 2025, visit the sprout.link in our bio to apply now.
In case you missed it- our very first episode of Let’s Talk About It dropped last week! 🎉
Let’s Talk About It celebrates the thriving journeys of Curtin students with plenty of fun and heart! Our first episode is packed with laughs, so head over to the YouTube link in our bio to enjoy now.
Do you have a Curtin mate who’d be the perfect guest on an upcoming episode? Tag them below 👇 and let’s make it happen!
Appreciation post for Spring on campus 🌺
#CurtinLife by @tazkeya_ and @ladooshka_
October is ADHD Awareness Month! We hope these debunked myths help bring clarity to the reality of living with neurodivergence.
This video was proudly produced by Curtin Screen Arts students for the Screen Arts Community Media Unit. Big thanks to:
– Joseph Qaqish
– Emilie Knab
– Rachael Quealy
– Stephanie Duncan
– Hannah Mettam
What’s an ADHD myth you’d like to see debunked? Share it with us below! 👇
Meet Carine, a third-year Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) student whose study so far has been shaped by her love of animals and her ability to push herself beyond her comfort zone. ✨
Originally from Malaysia, Carine moved to Australia to finish Year 11 and 12. Carine`s first year at uni was challenging due to her introverted nature and found it difficult to make friends or participate in social activities. After watching movies and seeing students enjoy uni together, Carine expected to have the same experience, but found herself too shy to join clubs and events, but as time passed, Carine decided it was time to step out of her shell and embrace the uncomfort. This led her to join a John Curtin Weekend, a volunteering weekend experience ran by Curtin Volunteers!
She also tried-out for an ultimate frisbee team, which helped her to grow in confidence and connect with other students. The game included training weekly, as well as social competitions, allowing her relationships to flourish, and to have consistent opportunities to further connect with others. She’s proud of herself for joining a team and feels that her commitment to the team inspires her to continue expanding her comfort zone and showing up in every training session.
Carine’s real breakthrough came in her second year when she discovered an international internship opportunity through Curtin’s Global Office. Always passionate about conservation, Carine had struggled to find internships in Australia that matched her keen interest in animal conservation, within environmental science. The internship, based in Indonesia, was centered around working with orangutans.
Carine was accepted into the internship and traveled to Indonesia, where she spent a month working on a project mapping suitable sites for rehabilitated orangutans to be released back into the wild. Beyond the fieldwork, Carine found the experience enriching on a cultural level as well. ✈️
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Step up as a New to Curtin Mentor for Semester 1, 2025 ⭐
If you`re passionate about helping others and want to share your experiences, consider becoming a mentor for new students! This is a great opportunity to connect, support, and grow together while developing your leadership and communication skills.
Applications close on Sunday, 1 December 2024. Head to the sprout.link in our bio to apply and be part of something meaningful!
In the latest episode of #MyCurtinExperience, we introduce @.Jaymie., an inspiring exercise and sports science student! 🏀📕
Jaymie balances her studies with her passion for basketball as a participant in the Elite Athlete Program. This program not only offers her a supportive network but also facilitates communication with the university, ensuring she can excel in both her academic and sporting commitments.
Interested in learning more about the Elite Athlete Program? Check out the link in our bio.
Lettttsssgoooo @thundersticksh1! 🏒🔥
Don’t have weekend plans? Now you do! Celena and Devna hosts of I’m At Curtin, Now What? had a blast at @hockey_wa, soaking up insider tips from the talented @thundersticksh1.
Join the excitement this Sunday for their first home game at 2:30 PM! As a Curtin student, you can score 15% off your tickets with promo code CURTINSTUDENT! 🎟️
Come cheer on the team just around the corner from campus and enjoy an action-packed day. We can’t wait to see you there!
Q: Would you rather live in snow or rain for the rest of your life?
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“Snow! ⛄ ”
Izzy, Bachelor of Graphic Design student
In this mini #ConversationsAtCurtin series, we’re asking students around campus big and small questions to get to know them better. 🌟
Take a moment for yourself today! You`re nearing the finish line, and a little self-care will help you cross it strong.
If you are feeling the pressure and need wellbeing support, please visit the sprout.link in our bio to book in with the Student Wellbeing Advisory Service.
#CurtinLife by @whatever_itook 📸
Do Devna and Celena have what it takes to spot the international student in the crowd? 🌍👀
Drawing from their firsthand experience with international student life, they put their detective skills to the test in the latest episode of I’m At Curtin, Now What? to identify the international student by asking just 5 questions!
Watch the full episode now by heading to the YouTube link in our bio.
Meet Max, a first-year student in the Bachelor of Creative Arts 🎨
Raised by an artist mother and a designer father, Max has been immersed in the world of art from an early age, shaping his interests and aspirations. Now majoring in Fine Art, Max is exploring the rich, diverse world of cross-disciplinary art while aiming for a future as an artist.
Despite this creative upbringing, Max didn’t fully consider the arts until high school but by the time he reached Year 12, his love for fine art had become more than just a hobby. This curiosity, combined with a significant academic achievement, solidified Max`s decision to pursue fine art. Early in Year 12, he earned a prestigious scholarship from the National Gallery of Australia. Candidates were required to create artwork and write an essay based on a given prompt to compete for the prestigious scholarship, which selects only two recipients from each state. After being awarded, the scholars flew over to Canberra, and Max found the experience not only validated his talents but also provided clarity on the direction of his future. 🌠
As an artist, Max’s artistic interests span multiple mediums, though he primarily focuses on painting and drawing. “I guess it would be right for me to say multimedia,” he reflects, “I try to bridge boundaries between video art and painting—mixing traditional mediums like oil painting with newer forms like video.” Whether it`s the tactile process of painting or the dynamic possibilities of video art, he thrives on the versatility and freedom that comes with his practice.
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Introducing our brand-new Curtin Life YouTube series— Let’s Talk About It! 🎉
Each month, we’ll chat with a different Curtin student, exploring their unique journey and experiences that make our community so vibrant and diverse!
Hosted by a friendly and familiar face on our channel, Emma! The very first episode is out now, where we meet Biji, an international student who shares her inspiring story of transitioning to Perth and thriving at Curtin.
Don’t miss it—head to our YouTube channel via the link in our bio!
Understanding mental health as a continuum helps us recognise that we can all take small steps every day to nurture our wellbeing 🌱✨
Here are 5 popular mental health frameworks, ideas or practices that could positively impact your mental health journey. These tools can help you:
– Focus on what matters most in your life
– Boost your mental health
– Build self-compassion and resilience in your daily routine 💪
We hope you take away from Mental Health Week that, although not every tool will resonate with you, integrating mental health tips, frameworks, and practices into your daily life can provide meaningful support for your journey and during the more challenging moments.
#mhw2024
We asked the @curtinpsychsociety for their go-to mental health tools and resources ✨
From online tools to inspiring content, these recommendations might just become your new favourite. What’s a mental health resource or tool that helps you? Share in the comments below! 💬👇
#mhw2024
Meet Bruno, a passionate researcher whose journey has taken him from Mexico to Vienna and now to Australia. He is leading the way in revolutionising science education through Virtual Reality (VR), with a focus on enhancing student collaboration in chemistry classrooms. 📘
Bruno is currently pursuing a PhD at the School of Education, co-supervised by Curtin’s Professors David Treagust and Mauro Mocerino, along with Monash University’s Associate Professor Mihye Won. Bruno began his research journey in Mexico, where he majored in chemistry and minored in pharmacy and microbiology. During his undergraduate studies, he participated in several research internships to gain a deeper understanding of academia. He later earned a master`s degree using computer simulations to explore how interactions between proteins and small compounds can elicit biological responses. Initially, Bruno embarked on a PhD in pharmacy but soon realised that his true passion lay in education.
Driven by a desire to help others visualise and comprehend abstract concepts, Bruno applied for a PhD project at Curtin that aligned with his interests. His current research focuses on leveraging technology to enhance students` learning in science, specifically through immersive VR experiences designed to facilitate chemistry education. As part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) grant, he aims to investigate how the unique features of this technology can improve learning outcomes. Bruno is particularly interested in how students grasp intermolecular interactions and how these interactions can lead to observable phenomena in the physical world. He recognises the flexibility that VR offers, allowing learners to start with small interactions and gradually build complexity to something observable in reality. 👁️
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