Mount Gambier Student Rep

What are you studying and when are you expecting to graduate?

I am studying a Bachelor of Primary Education, Honours. My expected completion year is 2028.

What made you want to become a student Representative?

When I came to my regional campus I was a very anxious person who didn't know what to expect. After just a day on campus I became very familiar and immersed in the warm and welcoming environment. This made me eager to get to know more people outside of my degree, on my campus, or on the city campuses. This eagerness was however restricted as I was never aware of many events on my campus and their popularity. When I was given the offer to participate in the graduation day panel, I took this opportunity to share my strive for meeting new people and expanding my university experience. This is when I was made more aware of USASA and the Mount Gambier role through the great encouragement of university staff. This gave me much excitement and ideas towards how I can make others on regional campuses more aware of the association and create a joyful experience for all.

What do you aim to achieve for UniSA students in 2025?

I strive to bring more resources and students into a regional campus. Make known and grow the great communities that regional areas have to offer and to their best potential. I strive to expand the experiences of my peers and create many opportunities to grow, have fun, and make lifelong friends. I want to advocate for mental health on campuses as it is a topic very close to me. The most important thing for me is ensuring that everyone has a friendly face and knows how to reach for support when they need.

What campus are you from and what's your favourite thing about this campus?

I am from the Mount Gambier campus. The best thing about my campus is the comfortable study areas and spacious classrooms. The people and staff on the campus add to this making it a warm space.

What's your best piece of advice for your fellow students?

If it ever becomes too much for you, take a second to breathe and recollect yourself. To get the most out of your experience you should feel like your best self. There is nothing wrong with reaching out for help no matter if it is from your friends, peers, university staff, or the many useful resources on campus and online.

What instantly puts you in a good mood?

Connecting with nature always puts me in a good mood. From a young age, with my family I have grown a love for nature through fishing, camping, walks on the beach, and my shack at the Coorong. When I am on my own or with my loved ones surrounded by the sounds of the ocean, birds, or circled around a fire is when I feel most myself.

If you could have dinner with anyone - dead or alive - who would it be and why?

If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be the teacher from my schooling years that made me see the real importance of an educator. This teacher made me realise that all values and goals close to my heart, I am able to pursue through the role of teaching, helping me to feel motivated towards a meaningful purpose in the future.

If money was no object, what would you do with your life?

If money was no object I would travel the world. I would not only do this for the experience, but to provide an education to children and people in less fortunate situations.

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