Tran
Vietnam
Institution: Australian National University
Before she was
awarded a scholarship to study here, Tran did not understand why
students moved to Australia for their university education. Now she
encourages others to seize the opportunity to study at an Australian
institution.
“Australia is a good place. I used to ask
Vietnamese people why they let their children go to Australia to study.
Now I really understand why,” she said. “I am impressed by the excellent
facilities provided for teaching and studying. The libraries, computer
labs, software and enthusiastic staff have helped me and all the other
students a lot in our study.”
Tran is impressed with the range of
skills she is building at university: “After a short time of studying
here, I realise that the courses not only provide all the knowledge I
need but also the self-confidence and independence.”
Tran
acknowledges that it can be difficult at first to adapt to studying in a
foreign country. However, students can make the most of the support
services and the advice of other international students.
“I
received lots of help from my international friends and the university
staff. Australian people are very friendly,” she said. “At the moment,
Australia seems to be my second home.”