Testimonials
Yao Jin
China, Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business Administration Student
My experience at JCU Brisbane tells me that choosing to study here is just so right. Here, I can build a solid professional knowledge base which directly supports my future career in finance and business areas. I study in a friendly atmosphere; I get continuous support from the lecturers and support staff all the way through my study.
My lecturers provide opportunities and encourage me to interact with the "real world" of finance, such as attending the ICA student employment evening, CPA free assessment event, Commonwealth Bank and Bank of Queensland AGM's. All this knowledge and experience gives me confidence and vision, helping me learn and grow to be a qualified accounting professional in the future.Eszter Kiss
Hungary, Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management Student
Choosing a foreign country to continue our studies has a lot of benefits. On one hand it provides self-confidence, better understanding of cultural diversity, overall way of thinking, discoveries of global contexts and new methods of studying. It also provides challenges, friendships and professional background information for job applications. On the other hand, the "unknown" can be confusing, like getting used to different education and assessment standards.
Thankfully, JCU Brisbane offers the support when you need it. The Student Resource Centre (SRC) and the Language & Learning Centre (LLC) aim to provide students with adequate help for their successful studies. I found their workshops, assignment checking sessions and enthusiastic help extremely useful. The SRC and LLC facilitate professional as well as personal development. I would like to say thank you to all the staff for their support.
Julija Ovnic
Slovenia, Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management Student
My name is Julija and I am from Slovenia. While travelling around Australia, admiring its diverse landscapes, beautiful beaches, amazing wildlife, enjoying the friendliness and open spirit of Australians, I instantly realised that Australia is the place where I would like to undergo the international study exposure.
From November 2010, I have been enrolled in the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (MITHM) course at JCU Brisbane. By completing this course I expect my English to improve and to gain valuable knowledge in tourism and hospitality management.
When starting my course with JCU Brisbane, I was afraid my English writing skills were not sufficient. For that reason I attended several workshops offered by the Learning and Support Centre, which helped me to work on my English and build on my confidence.
I also joined The Student Mentor Program which turned out to be more than helpful. By participating in this program I received guidance and also gained a new friend. It has exceeded my expectations, which is why I decided to become a mentor myself. The role of a mentor provides me the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills, improve my communication and build on my interpersonal skills. All these are required for successful performance in management positions, which is where I aim to be in the long run.
With the help and support of Joblinx, I have also landed a position with a large national membership organisation, where I am currently working part time as an Event Management/Marketing Coordinator. My final internship subject will be incorporated into the role and once I have completed my internship, I will be employed full time. I am truly enjoying my work and looking forward to the new challenges this position will bring in the future.
The MITHM program at JCU Brisbane has provided me with considerable academic knowledge, helped jump start my career and enriched me with an overall positive and enjoyable experience.
Rishi Vakharia
India, Master of Information Technology/Master of Business Administration Student
Out of the four campuses of JCU, I opted for the Brisbane campus because it is the only campus which provides an internship program that would help me gain technical and managerial skills and also more industrial knowledge.
The friendly environment and the location of the Brisbane campus makes one feel at home. The positive response from the lecturers, the Joblinx team and competition among students encourages me to work hard throughout my course.
