Professional experience

QUT College’s Standard Foundation Program helped me build the academic and English skills to progress to a Bachelor of Education at QUT, while learning in a diverse community and preparing for real-world, hands-on experiences.

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Filed under: Professional experience, English and pathway programs

Data is transforming every industry, which inspired me to study QUT’s Master of Information Technology (Data Science). Through practical, industry-focused learning, I gained the skills to use data and AI to solve real-world business challenges.

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Filed under: Postgraduate, Careers, Professional experience

Growing up, I was drawn to creativity, storytelling and digital media. From a Diploma of Creative Industries to a Bachelor of Communication and now a Master of Business, my journey helped me build skills to create content and connect with audiences.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, English and pathway programs

My passion for understanding human behaviour, led to a dual degree in Data Science and Business (HRM). As AI reshapes workplaces I aim to design people-centred solutions that combine technology empathy and innovation to support sustainable growth.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Living in Brisbane, Undergraduate

I chose to pursue a postgraduate degree in Professional Accounting because numbers have always made sense to me, and accounting turned that interest into a meaningful career. Today, I work full-time at PwC as an External Auditor.

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What appealed to me about QUT were their various industry partners, strong networking opportunities and practical hands-on learning. Since one of my majors is Industrial Design, these factors really influenced my decision.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Adjusting to university life, Professional experience

I’ve always been driven by curiosity and a desire to keep learning. I valued QUT’s strong industry collaboration, which kept learning practical and relevant. This real-world focus helped prepare me for my current role as a Software Engineer.

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Filed under: Careers, Professional experience

I had the honour to represent QUT at the 5th Global Peace Summit held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok as data science student. Here's my experience in using data science for peacebuilding.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Undergraduate

What really attracted me to QUT was the university’s focus on real-world learning. I loved that QUT emphasises practical experience and strong industry connections, which gave me confidence that I’d graduate with skills valued in the workplace.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Professional experience

I’m strengthening both my technical and professional skills while studying in a very supportive environment. QUT has given me a solid technical foundation and a supportive environment to develop both as an engineer and as a person.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Adjusting to university life, Postgraduate, Scholarships and support, Student life

Studying a Bachelor of Information Technology at QUT gave me the perfect platform to explore my areas of interest including AI, machine learning and software development. I wanted a degree that would challenge me and I definitely made the right decision.

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One of the most eye-opening discoveries I made was just how much I enjoy research. I realised that research is not only about experiments. It is about problem-solving, creativity and being part of something that can make a real difference in the world.

Read more of Bachelor of Biomedical Science sparked my passion for research

Filed under: Undergraduate, Professional experience, Student life