Professional experience

Australia is such an amazing place. University is only a brief period of your time but a fantastic experience that sets the foundation to your life. Don’t hesitate, take the plunge and study overseas. 

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Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Things to do in Queensland

I have always been drawn to teaching and working with children, so once I discovered that QUT offered the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) it was so easy to decide where I wanted to be.

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Filed under: Things to do in Queensland, Living in Brisbane, Postgraduate, Professional experience

Stay curious and seize the opportunities to explore while you can. Make the most of every workshop, event, and networking opportunity. While it may seem overwhelming initially, remember the journey gets easier as you move forward.

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Filed under: Postgraduate, Professional experience

As a recent graduated from my bachelor's degree, I would sum up my experience at QUT as; Memorable, Happy and Exciting. Everyone has been so friendly which made studying and living in a foreign country very memorable.

Read more of My QUT journey: Memorable, happy and exciting

Filed under: Professional experience, Graduation

I have had numerous highlights throughout my academic journey. My time at QUT has been enriching, from learning from experienced lecturers to engaging in research projects that have really helped me to develop critical skills.

Read more of QUT – a journey full of learning, friendships, and unforgettable moments!

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I’m Renaldy from Indonesia. I’m currently studying a Master of Business which I’m really loving. I chose QUT because of the quality of teaching which is practical and real-world ready.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Undergraduate

The skills and knowledge that I learnt at QUT have prepared me to solve real-world challenges and have given me the confidence to complete industry projects and make me job ready.

Read more of From the campus to the real world

Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate

My biggest advice is to live a life that when you look back, your future self would look at it with a smile and happiness. Working towards your goals and finally reaching them is a sense of achievement and it feels very rewarding.

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Filed under: Living in Brisbane, Undergraduate, Professional experience

My eyes always light up when looking at high-rise buildings and complex infrastructure. I often wondered how these structures could be built from paper. I am now fortunate enough to work in the industry and learn something new every day.

Read more of Sally's industry experience before graduating

Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Undergraduate

Yu-Jie (Gina) Chiang is an international student from Taiwan. Gina recently completed an internship with Rio Tinto, one of the world's leading mining companies so we sat down with her to ask about her interview and study journey.

Read more of Gina’s journey to a Rio Tinto internship

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I wanted to study at one of the leading universities in the world. QUT has a world-recognised reputation in project management and I’m now confident that what I studied and the knowledge I gained at QUT are going to benefit my future career.

Read more of My path to becoming a real-world professional

Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Living in Brisbane, Postgraduate

My advice to new students would be to step out of your comfort zone. It’s not easy to settle into a new country as you are away from your family and friends, away from familiar culture and the comfort of home, but if you don’t take the chance, you’ll nev

Read more of Breaking Boundaries: Embracing Growth by Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Scholarships and support