Meet Elyssa, a third-year psychology student who has a deep interest in understanding human behaviour and helping others. 📚 ✨

Elyssa’s journey through her psychology degree has been a rewarding and transformative experience. Elyssa’s interest in psychology began during her high school years, when she discovered her love for the subject through an ATAR psychology course. Initially considering a career in teaching, her perspective shifted after a close friend expressed interest in psychology, and upon further engagement with the idea, she found the course really did resonate with her desire to engage in deep conversations and understand others. When her school introduced ATAR psychology as a new subject, Elyssa jumped at the opportunity, confirming her love for the topic, and the desire to pursue further study in it.

Elyssa finds the heavier workload in her third year both challenging and rewarding. Despite the demands, it’s her favourite academic year, with units like social psychology and abnormal psychology standing out as particularly enjoyable and fascinating. The latter, which delves into various disorders, their causes, and symptoms, has deepened her interest in pursuing clinical psychology, particularly in areas such as anxiety disorders and PTSD. Despite the rigours of her studies, Elyssa emphasises the importance of balance. Through trial and error, she has learned to space out her study sessions, incorporating downtime activities like gym visits, napping, or enjoying a TV show before tackling assignments.

Elyssa’s dedication to psychology extends beyond her studies. She works as a mentor with Curtin’s Specialist Mentoring Program, providing one-on-one support to neurodivergent students, particularly those with autism and ADHD. Her role involves helping students manage their emotions, plan assignments, and navigate university life. Elyssa describes the experience as mutually enriching. Elyssa’s work on campus also motivates her to stay engaged with university life. She appreciates the convenience of having her job on campus and values the sense of community it fosters. 📚

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Q: What is the first thing you’d do if you won the lottery?

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“I’d call my mum!”

Lalita, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) student

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

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would it be and why?

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“Turkey. I have a strong sense of belonging there.”

Arash, Doctor of Philosophy – Applied Geology student

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

Meet Darcey, a final-year Master of Commerce student, majoring in Information Systems and Technology. Originally from Vietnam, Darcey’s journey to postgraduate education in Australia has been both challenging and transformative ⭐️

Darcey’s academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in industrial management. This foundation laid the groundwork for her career in logistics, supply chain, and finance in Vietnam, where she gained valuable industry experience. With a keen desire to advance her expertise and take on new challenges, Darcey set her sights on further studies abroad. With many friends choosing to study abroad in the US, the UK, Korea and Europe, Darcey was one of the only to choose Australia. Perth’s peaceful atmosphere, a stark contrast to her bustling, big-city hometown of Ho Chi Minh City, provided the perfect backdrop for focused, reflective study and personal growth.

Moving to Perth and beginning her next stage of studying presented a range of challenges. Navigating postgraduate studies required Darcey to adapt to self-paced learning and overcome language barriers. However, her proactive nature and commitment to developing effective time management skills empowered her to excel academically. Darcey found support in the university’s diverse learning community, drawing on the collective experiences of her peers and the guidance of her lecturers, but despite the academic rigor, she sought to enrich her university experience beyond the classroom. Darcey decided to join events, international clubs, faculty club and coaching events, which quickly became the highlight of her Masters’ experience. 📚💬

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Q: What is your best student budget tip?

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“Don’t be afraid to bring a lunch box, even if your friends go to the food truck”

Mason, Bachelor of Graphic Design

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Meet Frances, a final-year mining engineering student at Curtin Kalgoorlie/WA School of Mines (WASM). Frances has always felt a deep-rooted fascination for rocks, early childhood spent growing up on a farm, she found herself captivated by rocks from a young age. Moving to Perth the granite formations of the Hills sparked a curiosity that (little did she know) would lead her to mining engineering. Despite an initial interest in chemical engineering in metallurgy, Frances’ path led her back to her geological interests, and she’s now on the verge of graduation, with aspirations to delve even deeper into a combination of engineering and geoscience.

Moving to Australia in 2007, she first set her sights on chemical engineering but soon realised it wasn’t a perfect fit. Taking a gap year, she found herself drawn back to her childhood interest in rocks and geological formations, and she decided to pursue mining engineering to keep a focus on problem solving. Her background growing up on a farm also added a unique perspective, shaping her ability to tackle challenges with resilience. Inspired by her natural surroundings and a desire to understand the earth’s resources, she saw mining engineering as a perfect blend of interests and skills. ✨

“I’ve always loved geology and the way engineering ties into it. Going into mining felt like a way to bring that passion to life in a hands-on way.”

Frances has experienced a truly enriching journey in Kalgoorlie, particularly enjoying the practical, hands-on aspects of the program. She values Kalgoorlie’s close-knit mining community, especially the connections with peers and support by academics within the program, which have been essential as she navigates a field that’s often male-dominated. Recently serving as the WASM Guild President, Frances stepped up to improve structure and bring positive changes to student life on campus, showcasing her dedication to her peers and her commitment to fostering a vibrant community. 🤝

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