YiPing
Malaysia
Institution: RMIT University
For Malaysian-born YiPing, studying
in Australia is becoming a family tradition—both her parents are
Australian alumni, and her brother will be joining her in Melbourne next
year.
YiPing has just completed her foundation studies in
architecture, design and planning. She studied English and various
aspects of design, which were integrated with academic skills such as
research, essay writing, critical thinking and oral presentation.
“It
has prepared me very well for my first year in architecture. The
exposure, guidance and teaching are already applied in my first week in
university,” she says.
YiPing finds the Australian education
system quite different to back home. “Here in Australia, we explore and
find better understanding instead of just following blindly and keeping
our thoughts within the box.”
YiPing says she found it easy to
settle into living in Australia. “Melbourne is a very comfortable city.
It is almost like home, especially because of the Asian restaurants and
grocery stores.”
She adds: “Anyone who intends to come over to
Melbourne shouldn’t feel too worried about feeling homesick or expect
drastic culture shock.”