Alumni stories and student profiles from Kawana Waters State College
I was privileged to be part of the first class of Medical Science students at the University of the Sunshine Coast. In 2017, the University of the Sunshine Coast offered me a Full Scholarship, largely attributed to my school results and involvement in extra-curricular and community. In the future, I am interested in working as an orthopaedic surgeon.
During my time at school, I juggled a full timetable plus regularly competed nationally and internationally in long distance swim marathons. In 2019, I competed in the World Championships in open-water swimming. I received entry into university through my Rank Score. In the future, I would like to work with professional athletes at the Queensland Academy of Sport.
I began dancing at the age of four, later training and studying at the Queensland Dance and Performing Arts College. At the age of 19, I moved to Melbourne on a scholarship at Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance. In 2015 I became the principal and Director of SJ Dance Studio. I ensure my dance studio focuses on each child's needs; 'Leave no child behind.'
During school, I completed a Certificate II in Electro-technology at the Sunshine Coast Technology Trade Training Centre. After school, I obtained an apprenticeship with a local electrical business and enrolled at TAFE (Nambour). I would like to one day pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering.
I have always wanted to be a midwife. Knowing I couldn't get in directly I completed a Certificate II and Certificate III in Basic Health Care at the Health Education Unit at Kawana Waters State College. My teacher was amazing; her knowledge of the industry really inspired me. Being part of the Headstart program at the University of the Sunshine Coast gave me an insight into my degree. Once I finish the Bachelor of Nursing Science, I will complete an extra year to complete my study in midwifery.
After being accepted into the University of the Sunshine Coast, I was offered the Vice Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship, for my academic results in my secondary studies. My goal is to become a professor of Pure Mathematics, so I can continue my fascination and research with mathematics and teach and nurture students who share that fascination.