Have you ever taken a huge risk to chase your dream? ✨

That's exactly what PhD student, Adele, did on her path to become a palaeontologist. After suffering a career setback after her honours year, Adele moved thousands of kilometres away from her family to Winton in outback Queensland to work at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History.

It was there, on a dinosaur dig, where she met Steve – her now supervisor. And it was this chance meeting that led to an opportunity for her to start a PhD.

Since then, she's been fortunate enough to name Australia’s most complete pterosaur to date, Ferrodraco lentoni, worked on fossils ranging from about 107 million – 95 million years old, was named a finalist for the Queensland Women in STEM Prize and more.

"I’ve learned so much from Steve; everything I know about how to prepare a manuscript and photographing fossils. We’ve spent a lot of time together, working in the field, museum collection trips, and those experiences have really helped us strengthen a good working relationship."

Read Adele's full story at the link in our bio.

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Can you believe we're over halfway through semester already?! 😱

Enjoy this throwback of highlights from our inaugural Talent 4 Tomorrow Grand Finale in Week 2 and all the talented Curtin performers who competed this semester 🤩

Shout-out to the University's Choice winner 3NA (formally known as DNM) and the People's Choice winners Lojie, Hana and Ortinel G!

Tap the link in our bio to watch the full wrap-up video of the event.

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A massive congratulations to all of this year's contestants:

🌟 @3naofficial
🌟Lojie
🌟Hana
🌟@ortinel_g
🌟@mickeymontella
🌟@sailor.jager (The Zingers)
🌟@_chamz
🌟Tanya Kay
🌟Sophie Boyland
🌟@parttimemusician112
🌟@kadedelucamusic
🌟Euphoria in Sync
🌟@artherkeys
🌟Pete's Tool Shed and Diner
🌟@rhythmoschoir
🌟@illyria_au

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Curious about the transformative impact of Curtin Extra? Meet Fran, a passionate student pursuing a Master of Sexology.

Fran's academic path was illuminated by a lifelong fascination with the human body, health, identity, relationships, and sexuality. Her goal is clear – to use her knowledge to make a positive impact in the field of sexology post-graduation.

Her journey towards sexology has taken an interesting path. After completing a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) and Master of Dietetics in 2015, she ventured into the professional realm as a dietitian. Yet, she was eager to build her knowledge and pursue her Master of Sexology part-time in 2021.

One highlight of her journey? The "block weeks" at Curtin, where she connects with peers and immerses herself in course content.

“As someone who lives regionally, I do majority of my studies online. However, for some units we have the opportunity to come to Perth for a one-week intensive ‘block’ on Curtin campus, where we hang out with our peers and immerse ourselves in the course content.”

Balancing work, life, and studies has been challenging yet rewarding. She advises her fellow students to embrace the initial struggle when writing assignments.

"It’s helpful to ‘pour off’ the bad ideas and be comfortable with writing a bit of gobbledegook at the beginning.”

Fran's journey goes beyond the classroom. She joined the Curtin Extra program, embarking on a transformative interdisciplinary placement in India. She believes this experience has broadened her perspective, deepened her cultural understanding, and enriched her future practice.

The Curtin Extra program left her with invaluable exposure to different countries, cultures, and health systems. She now understands how these 'extra' experiences strengthen knowledge and skills, making better clinicians.

Fran's story in continued in the comments…

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Ready to embark on your own transformative journey? Tap the link in our bio to sign up for Curtin Extra this semester.

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Q: What have you learned in the first few weeks of semester? 🙋🌍

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"I learned that it’s challenging to be an International student. As an immigrant myself, I know how challenging it is to settle in a different country away from family and try to communicate with other people. So I really give my props and respect for my international friends for choosing to live in Australia and go to uni here. " ✈️

Vinessa, arts and commerce.

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In this mini #ConversationsAtCurtin series, we're asking students around campus big and small questions to get to know them better.

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"Be unapologetically authentic, embrace diverse connections, and dare to dream bigger than ever!" ✨

These were the three life-changing takeaways for finance and financial planning student Melvin as he returned from his recent @stanford
experience, as part of the Stanford International Honours Program (IHP).

As part of the program, Melvin got to hear from the likes of the co-founder of LinkedIn, the inventor of the first iPad and the lawyer who managed Robin William’s estate. Inspired by these trail blazers, Melvin and his peers spent numerous nights building out their start up idea, inspiring and motivating each other along the way, leading to new friendships and memories being made.

From discovering the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley to unravelling the vibrant tapestry of San Francisco, Melvin's journey was an exploration of academia and adventure. His favourite activity while on the program was the scavenger hunt, a Stanford tradition that helps students explore San Francisco in a fun and competitive way.

To read about his full experience and find out more about the Stanford IHP, tap the link in our bio.

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