rosenekesa
wafula (kenya)
Master of International Public Health
Training Manager, National AIDS and STI Control,
Ministry of Medical Services, Kenya
“I frst chose UQ because of its attractive,
well thought through School of Public Health
online information. Brisbane’s ‘small city’
size and climate were also appealing.
“When I arrived, there were more
pleasant surprises: the excellent, extensive
library and the support system (socially
and academically). It helped me achieve
well, develop critical thinking and learn
to value networking, and improved my
self-confdence. I was even challenged
to become a student mentor in my fnal
semester. If you are contemplating study
here, I recommend you make the most of
the support system – someone’s always got
your back at UQ.”
gustavoandrade
(brazil)
Master of Environmental
Management
Environmental coordinator,
Laing O’Rourke, Brazil
“Australia is an international role model for
conciliating development with conservation,
and so studying at one of the country’s top
three universities was a great opportunity
for me: I received a frst-rate education that
is helping me achieve my environmental
career goals.
“What I enjoyed about UQ was the
support I received from academic staff
– particularly when getting my research
published. To anyone thinking about
studying overseas, I say go for it: it is an
experience of a lifetime.”
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jaimeAmanalo iv
(philippines)
Master of Communication
(Communication for Social Change)
Development Communicator, PhilRice
(Philippine Rice Research Institute), Philippines
“UQ’s Communication for Social Change
program was exactly what I needed for my
job at PhilRice, and it didn’t disappoint.
“The UQ Advantage was threefold: I
was mentored by some of the world’s
best teachers who inspired me to excel; I
enjoyed the interaction with a diverse and
international group of students; and I was
blown away by the wealth of resources UQ
has. I read a lot while I was there.
“I also learned the value of building
networks and writing papers, both very
useful skills for working in a research
institution such as PhilRice.”
International Postgraduate
UQ Guide 2014
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