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Danielle James
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management/Diploma of Sustainability
"Having put my career aspirations on hold for 15 years to focus on a young family, I was ready to get back into it. After such a long hiatus I knew I needed to undertake further study. I wanted to complement my degree in agricultural science and bring my qualifications up to date. I was still passionate about the environment and wanted to make a practical contribution to conservation, land management and sustainability.
After meeting Swinburne’s teaching staff I was impressed with their professionalism, enthusiasm and focus on delivering a course at the cutting edge, so I decided to enrol in the dual diploma. As part of the course I have gained exposure to industry representatives and participated in work placement programs, giving me the opportunity to gain real hands on experience."
Sam Gould
Diploma of Hospitality Management
"I studied a TAFE diploma of Hospitality Management followed by the Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) through the Pathway program. I got credit from my TAFE studies towards my university degree. I chose the course because I have a passion for attractions and love exploring new destinations."
"I currently work for Qantas Holidays who recognised the benefit of my tourism/business background in my application. I believe my qualification was a key advantage I held over other candidates applying for the position."
James Denton
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
"I chose to major in Human Resources because I liked working with people and I want to pursue a career in the field. The course has also given me a chance to learn a broad range of skills including Public Relations, Marketing and Sociology."
"I participated in Industry-Based Learning in the Human Resources Department at Siemens Ltd. Through my IBL experience I have gained a range of professional skills that complement my education and make me a well rounded employee."
Janelle Fox
Bachelor of Social Science (Media Studies)
"I was interested in a variety of areas and the Social Science degree at Lilydale has given me the opportunity to study them all. I enjoy the emphasis on becoming a critical thinker and the community atmosphere of the campus."
"My favourite aspect of the course is being able to apply the skills I have learnt to practical situations through project units. I am currently the editor for the Swinburne student, web based magazine. Our publication gives students a forum to share ideas and have their voices heard."
Kushla Smith
Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)
"I choose to study at Swinburne Lilydale because there is plenty of free parking and all the lecturers and tutors are friendly and approachable."
"My favourite aspects of the course are the real life assignments. I especially enjoyed running the ‘Swinathlon Challenge Triathlon’ and developing a public relations campaign for Rotary Australia."
"I have gained a sound understanding of marketing and public relations throughout the course and it has given me the confidence to chase my dream career in public relations for Tennis Australia."
Chloe Barnes
Master of Arts (Writing)
"I’m doing the postgraduate Writing Program. I originally wanted to study writing when I left school, but let people talk me out of it. Five years, an IT degree and a couple of years of work experience behind me, here I am!"
"I enjoy the flexibility that studying online allows and I don’t have to worry about attending classes outside of business hours. The course exposes you to a lot of different varieties of writing, so it helps you to determine exactly what you want to do with your career, and gives you a chance to try something new every semester."