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PREPARING YOU FOR AGLOBAL FUTURE

Global Citizenship proGram

Table of contents

1 Vice-Chancellor’s message

2 Executive Director, Deakin International’s

message

3 About Deakin University

4 Internationalisation at Deakin

5 Global citizenship defined

8 Student experiences

35 Application form

37 2011 Global Citizenship Award recipients

Almost all students will spend some of their working life

overseas or working for an international company. The Global

Citizenship Award celebrates Deakin University’s commitment

to a global perspective, building cultural awareness and

international experience – equipping students for lives and

careers in a rapidly changing and globalised world, one in which

knowledge is rapidly renewed and in which opportunities are no

longer constrained by national boundaries.

The awards are judged by a panel comprising representatives from

Deakin’s four Faculties and from Deakin International. Each award

recipient must have gained at least 100 points of international

experience or activity, with activity weighted according to the

length of time and commitment made by each student. Many of last

year’s award recipients benefited from outstanding opportunities

including volunteering in the developing world, internships and

semester-long study abroad programs.

Through their international experiences the award recipients have

shown themselves to be outstanding leaders and we commend

them for their commitment and contribution to internationalisation

at Deakin. We also know the award recipients will be superb

ambassadors for Deakin and tell others about the value of their

experiences.

From day one, we want Deakin students to have an

international experience plan, to actively consider how they

can gain the cultural understanding and skills that will make

them attractive to employers or equip them for further study.

We believe universities should be places that inspire people with a

sense of their own capabilities; to actively contribute to their nation,

and in the case of the Global Citizenship Award recipients, their

world.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jane den Hollander

Vice-Chancellor’s message

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If seeing a steam train for the first time at the age of 14 as a country

boy in a remote village in China was a sensational eye-opener, getting

on board a Boeing 747- 400 ten years later on my way to Hawaii

literally took me to new horizons. Now, as the Executive Director of

Deakin International, student mobility happens to be one of my key

portfolio responsibilities. Based on my personal experience, I can say

with certainty that international study experience does change lives

and for many, it is absolutely a turning point in life.

Reflecting on my first international study experience, I cannot

help but envy the abundant opportunities available to students

today and how easy it is to study overseas for a semester or two.

For me, I had to compete with 3500 other applicants across the

country for 20 places through a series of exams and interviews for

this rare opportunity, which only came in 1986, eight years after the

Open Door Policy came into effect. You can imagine my amazement

upon landing at Honolulu airport and the year that followed. It was

this experience that opened my eyes as well as doors in the years to

come. In 2003, after many years of working in China and Australia,

I went to London to complete my postgraduate research on the

internationalisation of higher education.

Now I am at Deakin, still enjoying studying and working

internationally, as I believe this is what it is all about. We all need to be

global citizens, able to operate in different cultural and social settings,

as well as in an environment with less visible boundaries.

So contact the Student Mobility Team at Deakin: your first step

towards an international study experience. You will not regret it!

Executive Director, Deakin International, Mr Rongyu Li

International study experience changed my life.

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Executive Director, Deakin International’s message

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Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 41 000 students studying at locations in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool, as well as off-campus. Deakin combines a traditional focus on excellent teaching and research with a desire to seek new ways of developing and delivering courses.

Deakin’s achievements have been recognised through a number of awards and citations. Deakin won the prestigious Australian University of Year award twice, and is a member of Universities Australia and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

Deakin has a vibrant international student community with students from more than 137 countries across the world. The unique Study Abroad and Exchange Programs enable students to travel to various countries for short-term programs, semester-long exchange, internships or volunteering.

The recently established Global Citizenship Program is another step towards enhancing student experience and reinforcing the internationalisation goals of the University.

Committed to internationalisation

About Deakin University

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Deakin University values diversity and has an international outlook in all of its activities. Internationalisation is vital to Deakin’s mission to be a catalyst for positive change for the students, the staff and the communities it serves.

Deakin has identified a few core commitments that shape its distinctive contribution to higher education in Australia, and that guides every aspect of its activities. One of these commitments is to have ‘an international outlook’.

In relation to this commitment, the University’s goal is:

“... to have an international outlook in relation to teaching and research and to enhance the international capabilities and international understanding among students, staff and the wider community, so as to be a university of choice for international and Australian students and staff.”

Internationalisation at Deakin

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Global citizenship is defined by the following characteristics;

» an appreciation for diversity and multiple perspectives » active engagement in the community, both locally and

globally » personal responsibility for one’s actions, and any

consequences » recognition that all people have rights, and a

commitment towards global equality » understanding of the economic, social, cultural,

political, and environmental relationship that exists amongst all people and countries

» critical thinking about personal beliefs, actions, communication, global issues and relationships

» a capacity for effective intercultural communication and personal adaptability.

Global Citizenship defined

The Global Citizenship Program will instill in you the values for success in the increasingly global society in which we live.

The Global Citizenship Program is aimed at supplementing your studies at Deakin. It involves a combination of international study experience, participation in internationally-focused units, seminars, internships, and volunteering, along with personal reflection and growth.

While the program is primarily non-credit bearing, you will receive certification of completion, that you can attach to your resume that will outline the skills and attributes that you have attained.

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What will it give me?

In addition to encouraging personal growth, an overseas experience contributes to your employability. Organisations are operating in an increasingly global context and need employees with the abilities to work within a global workplace. In fact, international experience is viewed as a positive résumé component with at least 61 per cent of Australian employers, and with as many as 75 per cent in some fields*. Plus, the ‘soft skills’ that are associated with global competence and international experience, such as creativity, flexibility, and leadership acumen, are skills organisations look for in graduate candidates. In fact, many employers say that undertaking an international study experience shows an individual has drive, initiative and the ability to adapt to change – attributes that make a candidate stand out.

* Drake University, Employer Survey, Study Abroad Boosts Employability www.drake.edu.au/international/cgc/survey.php

Where can I go, and what will I do there?

You can go almost anywhere! There are opportunities to study abroad for a trimester or two, volunteer or work abroad, study a foreign language or attend international conferences. If you are unable to travel overseas, there are also opportunities in Australia that you can take advantage of, including on Deakin’s campuses.

Global Citizenship defined

Sounds good! Now, how do I become a Global Citizen?

The Global Citizenship Program is designed to be completed before you graduate.

1. Fill out the application form and return to the Study Abroad and Exchange office.

2. Participate in a variety of activities such as international study, volunteering, internships, conferences, or units, or domestic activities with an international focus.

3. Earn a total of at least 100 points, as well as develop at least 17 of the 20 skills of global citizenship outlined in the adjacent table.

4. Become a well-rounded, active, and mature citizen of the world!

There are activities that will foster attributes of a global citizen, that must be completed. Each activity is given a point value based on its associated skills, and the extent to which each skill is developed. You must earn a total of at least 100 points, as well as complete at least 17 of the 20 skills. In addition you may prepare reflective pieces on many of the activities you participate in, and explore how they have contributed to your development as a global citizen.

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Benefits

Personal development » Increased maturity. » Increased independence. » Increased self-confidence. » Increased tolerance to ambiguity, conflict and change. » Enhanced leadership skills. » Improved interpersonal and intercultural

communication skills. » Improved foreign language ability. » Better relationships. » Increased ability to appreciate multiple perspectives

and diversity.

Academic development » Enhanced interest in academics. » Enhanced problem solving skills. » Reinforced commitment to and persistence with

academia.

Career development » Enhanced planning, organisation and time

management skills. » Improved networking skills. » Increased ability to manage a budget. » Increased regional understanding. » Increased business acumen.

Activity

Types of activities Points

Exchange or study abroad program (at least one semester) 60 points

Short term international study tours or study program (2 weeks to two months)

20 points per two weeks

Short term international volunteering (2 weeks to two months)


Short term domestic volunteering with international focus (2 weeks to two months)


Short term international internship (2 weeks to two months)


Short term domestic internship in internationally focused company (2 weeks to two months)


Significant contribution to planning an international or domestic (increased international focus) seminar or conference

20 points

Participation in an international conference or seminar (two days or longer) 15 points

Participation in a domestic conference or seminar with international focus (two days or longer)

15 points

Attendance at an international conference or seminar 10 points

Attendance at a domestic conference or seminar with an international focus 10 points

Independent research and paper with an international focus 15 points

Study of a foreign language as a major language stream or diploma equivalent 20 points

Study of foreign language overseas – beginners course 10 points

Foreign language study 10 points

Participation with the Study Abroad and Exchange Peer Advisers program at Deakin (at least one trimester)

30 points

Completion of one Deakin unit with an international focus (for students studying a clearly non-international focused course who take an international focused elective)

10 points

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Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of International Studies

Sam Kealey

The Global Citizenship Program has definitely given me a greater global perspective and stronger sense of future direction. I realised how much the world has to offer and that the possibilities for employment and travel extended beyond Victorian borders. Europe showed me a remarkable history and culture with architecture that left me speechless on countless occasions. South Korea made me fascinated in cultures that are considerably different to ours, and gave me a

unique perspective not only on Australia’s strengths, but also its weaknesses. Finally, my time on Capital Hill in Washington DC fuelled my love of politics and international relations, igniting in me a passion that I didn’t have before my travels. My experiences have given me a new appreciation of my life here in Australia, as well as a strong desire to participate in the international community.

How has this experience changed your mindset and future direction?

International activities:

» a semester-long student exchange at the University of Graz, Austria » three week cultural exchange to Pukyong University, South Korea » one month short term program at Ewha University, South Korea » two month internship at the US Congress in Washington DC » worked for 12 months as a volunteer peer advisor in Deakin University’s Study Abroad and Exchange Office at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.

Next endeavour: Starting as a policy graduate at the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Justine Harland

My encounters with other cultures, both overseas and at home, have significantly expanded my view of the world, of humankind and of myself. The impact these experiences have had on my life is too substantial for words, I honestly wouldn’t recognise myself without them. My travels are a direct reflection of my life choices, including, but certainly not limited to, the degree I chose to study, where I volunteer my spare time, how I spend my money, and what career path I aim to follow.

Viewing more of the world and witnessing the disparities of equality across the globe has given me a precious

perspective on just how lucky I am and of how much I have yet to learn. From every cross-cultural experience I have had, whether it has been playing with Indian children in Asia’s largest slum just outside Mumbai or dog- sledding in the Canadian Rockies, it has taught me the roots of being a global citizen. What I mean by this is that I associate myself and every other person as a human being first, rather than as someone from a particular nationality. I firmly believe opening one’s world up to various cultures, ethnicities, customs, traditions, religions, histories, laws, foods and art is not only one of life’s greatest joys but also the key to our peaceful prosperity.


Next endeavour: Borneo for the Global Citizenship International Project!

International activities: » semester-long student exchange at Bishops University in Quebec, Canada » peer Advisor Program » International Student Support Team » short term cultural program at Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea » Household Goods for Asylum Seekers volunteer at the Red Cross.

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Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Commerce

Lewis Davies

I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to study for a year at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. I remember the day I arrived, snow fell in Exeter for the first time in 30 years which after coming from 40 degree Celcius only two days earlier, amplified the culture shock I was experiencing. I quickly overcame this thanks to the absolutely wonderful friends I made. Not just those I was living with in my college but also classmates and others from the sports teams and societies I became involved in, along with the incredibly vibrant campus life and university-town atmosphere of Exeter. Coupled with this were truly inspiring lecturers, some being world authorities in their field, and exceptional classmates that made the academic environment so absorbing - like no other I had experienced before.

Being only two hours from London there are so many opportunities for travelling on weekends and university

holidays. I was able to do things I’ll remember for the rest of my life: running with the bulls in Pamplona, ANZAC Day at Gallipoli, a music festival in Paris and New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh.

I continue to count on the friends I made during my time in Exeter and travelling around parts of Europe as some of my closest. I love knowing that I now have an extensive network of great relationships in many areas of the world.

So having been bitten severely by the travel bug, returning with a bad case of itchy-feet and some wonderful life-long friends, I cannot recommend highly enough going on exchange.

My overseas experience has instilled within me the importance of an outward looking global perspective, as well as strong cross-cultural communication in both my academic and future professional lives.



» year-long student exchange at the University of Exeter, UK » peer advisor at Deakin University for two trimesters » Korea Cultural Exchange Program.

Next endeavour: I am very much looking forward to the Korean Exchange Program. Also, having met a range of such dynamic individuals while abroad, a top goal of mine is to work overseas and/or in a field with international exposure and keep on exploring!

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Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Science


» volunteering in Peru

» Spanish language study

» international conference planner

for Broaden Your Horizons.

I went on the journey of a lifetime, spending a year travelling the world and visiting many of the places I had always dreamed of visiting. For two months I lived and worked with a family up on the high Andes Mountains in Peru who ran three small schools in surrounding farming villages. The schools were set up for children whose families could not afford to send them to government schools. I originally went there to teach English and mathematics for one month but soon found myself doing much more than just that. I developed a science course, something the children had never done before and in my spare time I worked to build furniture for families who could not afford these luxuries. Teaching those children, donating the items of furniture and developing friendships

was so rewarding and they gave me memories I will never forget. This journey has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it was exciting, challenging, confronting, but most of all, very rewarding.

After returning home to Australia and my studies in engineering and science I feel very motivated and inspired to finish my degree so one day I can hopefully return overseas and continue work as a volunteer. As a result of travelling and gaining knowledge and experience, I have developed my interpersonal nature and skills in networking. Without a doubt my journey was a life-changing experience!


Next endeavour: I am working hard towards a career with an international engineering company that will hopefully allow me to have the best of both worlds.

Paul Erskine

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Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance)

Julian Loh

I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in a semester in Mexico and a three-week cultural exchange program in South Korea. Through this study and travel abroad I have met a diverse range of people from all corners of the world with different cultures and ideas. I believe this has helped me become much more open-minded and accepting of different cultures and individuals, which is essential in

today’s globalised world with organisations operating internationally and travel so easy to embark on. I also visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea and also experienced first hand the corruption and violence in Mexico, which opened my eyes to many things we take for granted in Australia, such as freedom and safety.



» semester-long exchange to Tec de Monterrey, Mexico » participated in a three-week cultural exchange program in Busan, South Korea » treasurer of the Deakin Study Abroad Club for a trimester.

Next endeavour: While in Mexico I studied a subject called ‘Doing Business in Latin America’ which has helped me start a business importing fitness clothing from Brazil and to set up an online retail website. In the future I want to continue to try to create international business opportunities, and on a personal level, to see as much of the world as possible. At the top of my list is South America: Machu Picchu in Peru, Copacabana in Bolivia and the Amazon in Brazil.

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Throughout my degree, I was lucky enough to be involved with the Deakin Dynamic Intercultural Interaction Communication Program (DDIIP). The program is designed to enable increased interaction with local and international students. Members were able to assist international students with their English, and compare and discuss different cultures. My time with DDIIP has helped me to build my communication skills and undoubtedly assisted me in obtaining a graduate position.

The international aspect of my global Deakin education was a study tour to India and volunteering in Ambatha, a tribal village in the mountains bordering Gujarat and Maharashtra country.

The monastery in the area works with the villagers on microfinance endeavours to enable the women to make their own money. Visiting communities that have no running water or electricity and that exist crop-to-crop was truly eye opening.

Witnessing whole communities living below the poverty line without any source of foreseeable income has definitely made me appreciate where I was born and how lucky Australian’s are.

Working with DDIIP has developed my communication skills and given me a wider understanding of the global village we live in.


Next endeavour: Our world relies so heavily on imported products and I think it would be interesting to visit the manufacturing districts of Hong Kong and China and see how differently business is conducted and how different those conditions are.


» Deakin Dynamic Intercultural Interaction Communication Program (DDIIP) program

» Study Tour to India » volunteering in Ambatha, India.

Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Management

Rachel Johnson-Turner

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Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science

Lucille Cutting

My experiences abroad have definitely changed my way of thinking and future plans. Prior to my work, volunteer and exchange program, I was limited in my career expectations and plans, but now I feel more excited about the opportunities I have available to me and I am confident that I can overcome any challenges that may present when starting something new.

My interest in international activities really kicked off when I became involved with the Australian branch of the Jane Goodall Institute, an internationally renowned conservation organisation, as a Youth Ambassador.

This experience inspired me to seek out more international work opportunities and I have since travelled to Malaysia and Japan to assist in the production of Talkback Classroom, an international forum that gives young people the opportunity to interview leading decision makers.

In my fourth year at Deakin I went on a three week cultural exchange to Busan, South Korea. This experience has definitely been one of the highlights of my time abroad and I only wish that I had taken up the opportunity earlier in my degree.


Next endeavour: Next stop will be the Global Citizenship International Project in Borneo! After that, I will be working on another Talkback Classroom project and I will hopefully also get the chance to visit overseas friends.


» youth ambassador for international

conservation organisation

» volunteering/conference planning in

Malaysia and Japan

» Korea Cultural Exchange

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My first international experience as a student was going on a semester-long exchange to the University of Aarhus in Denmark, a fantastic and liberating experience. While on exchange I undertook a Danish language course, which challenged me greatly and gave me a deeper insight into Danish culture.

The classes I took in Denmark were interesting and useful, aiding my law degree by introducing me to European law. I was still left with plenty of time to socialise and acquire new friends.

Volunteering with Study Abroad, I was able to maintain my exposure to diverse cultures, spending time with exchange students from around the globe and promoting the exchange program to local students. Volunteering also aided me in developing my leadership skills, as I was put in a position of responsibility in caring for other students.

The final component of international activities involved going on a cultural exchange to Sookmyung University in South Korea. The highlights of this eye-opening experience included, learning Korean, participating in Taekwondo classes and living with a Korean family in ‘homestay’ for two nights.


Next endeavour: I have tentative plans to visit friends that I have made in both Denmark and Korea but I’ll have to wait and see where the next adventure takes me!


» semester-long student exchange to University of Aarhus in Denmark

» Danish language study » peer advisor at Deakin University for two

trimesters » Korea Cultural Exchange Program.

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Aviya Bavati

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Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition

Courtney Moule

The Global Citizenship Program has given me opportunities that I never would have thought I’d accomplish before starting my degree at Deakin University. I got to study for a semester in another country where I lived on campus and gained independence and confidence. I integrated with other students from around the world and expanded my

sense of cultural and religious diversity. I was also able to form a global network of contacts for future references and careers. As a peer advisor at Deakin University I promoted student exchange to students, helped with application processes and information sessions, and was a Deakin ambassador for incoming international students from around the world.



» six-month student exchange to Canada

» Korea Cultural Exchange Program

» two semesters of peer advisor work at

the Deakin University Study Abroad and

Exchange Office.

Next endeavour: I am going to travel to Germany, Italy and Seoul in South Korea, for the Cultural Exchange Program.

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These experiences have equipped me with a level of confidence and understanding of myself and my place in society which in turn has improved my communications, relationships and employability. My opinions are less concrete and I’m able to assimilate new information into my existing mindset – promoting my sense of self awareness, empathy and an appreciation for the diverse. This has meant that instead

of only focusing on a future career in Melbourne, Australia, I really believe I have the skills and mindset to work anywhere in the world. This has inspired and liberated me to pursue a volunteering role with a strong international flavor, in addition to being more equipped and aware of international current events.


Next endeavour: I plan to explore the Americas in 2013 and 2014. To see new parts of the world every three years has become a strong priority.

Additionally, my next international endeavor may be work related because I feel better prepared to explore the international opportunities which exist in my workplace. I now feel comfortable and confident that I could successfully work and live outside Australia.


» trimester-long exchange to Exeter University, UK

» cultural exchange to Pukyong National University, South Korea

» international student mentor » Undergraduate Student Drop-In Station

Coordinator (international student focused)

» International Trade major.

Bachelor Arts/ Bachelor Commerce

Bianca Volpe

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International activities: » studied at the Jönköping School of Health Sciences

(Hälsohögskolan) in Sweden for six months » undertook clinical placement in the stroke ward at the Ryhov Hospital, Jönköping, Sweden » undertook a rural placement with the district nursing

service in Nässjö, Sweden » visited Denmark, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic, England and Scotland » visited the Louvre, Cite des Sciences, British Museum,

London Science Museum, Tate galleries, British National Gallery, Imperial War Museum, Natural History Museum, Anne Frank House, Auschwitz, and the Danish museum of Resistance.

Bachelor of NursingLuka Campbell

Cultural awareness is a topic that is talked about a lot these days, but while literature and discussion form an excellent basis for the theoretical understanding of cultural awareness, the practical experience of immersing in a totally different culture has given me a personal understanding of the similarities and differences that define us as members of society.

Some people might question the importance of observing and experiencing such cultural differences. However, history has tragically demonstrated the horrific and inhumane damage that cultural ignorance can propagate through racism, war, terrorism and political extremism.

Conversely, the ‘digital age’ brings with it advances in information, communication and aviation technology, which continue to reduce the significance of geographical distances. One can only hope that these mediums may facilitate a level of cultural awareness that was historically impossible.

On returning to Australia, it has become apparent to me that cultural awareness is not something that is limited to international travel. Australian society is diverse in that it exhibits a harmonious mix of beliefs, viewpoints, attitudes and values. Whilst I look forward to going overseas again, I realise that cultural awareness is something that can, and should be practiced continually in order to celebrate the differences that define and unite us as human beings.


Next endeavour: Borneo in 2012 for the Global Citizenship International Project.

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My experiences throughout my travels are those that I will never forget. Travelling has provided me a new perspective about life, especially my own life. I have learnt so much about the world and different cultures. I have experienced dorm life, seen snow for the first time, made amazing friends, advanced my academic skills, climbed mountains, learnt Korean, obtained a blue belt in Taekwondo and tasted food from all around the world. Through my travels I have increased my self-confidence, learnt to adapt, tackled unknown challenges and gained a greater understanding of the world.

From my international experiences I have realised that the world is a pretty big place. I have discovered some of the world’s greatest treasures and I am constantly craving to discover more. My international activities have changed my life and my world view. I will always continue seeking out these experiences because I know they make a positive and invaluable contribution to who I am.

“We travel because we need to, because distance and difference are the secret tonic of creativity. When we get home, home is still the same. But something in our mind has changed, and that changes everything.” – Anonymous.


Next endeavour: Volunteering in an orphanage in Mexico.


» semester-long student exchange in

Canada

» Korea Cultural Exchange Program

» Deakin University Peer Advisor for two

trimesters.

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), Masters of Dietetics

Maree Bouterakos

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Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)/Bachelor of Commerce

Melissa Cooper

Next endeavour: The list is endless! To decide, I need to close my eyes, spin a globe and see where it stops!

In 2007 I bought a one-way ticket to China. I quickly realised

I wanted to experience as much of China and its culture as I

could. I found a job in a city I’d never heard of called Xuzhou

and quickly discovered there were few people that could speak

English (about 10 at the time)! I spent the next year teaching

English in both a local primary school and a private English

school, becoming fluent in Chinese and travelling around the

country to as many places as I could from the China/North

Korean border down to southern borders with Vietnam and

Laos and everything in between! I wasn’t home long before

wanting to travel again and in 2010. I was selected to go on

study abroad to San Francisco State University. I left for Europe

the day after exams finished in June and spent two months

travelling around both Western and Eastern Europe. From there

I headed to San Francisco which is one of the most amazing

cities I have been to. I fell in love with the city straight away and

found it quite difficult to fit study into experiencing everything

and anything that San Francisco threw at me, in addition to

living the exchange life with both the other exchange students

and Americans. After my semester finished I spent a further two

months doing a full circle around the USA before reluctantly

returning home.


» semester-long student exchange to San Francisco State University » Chinese language study (short term study program) » Chinese language, major stream » volunteer at the International Educational Exchange Council.

My experiences have helped me get future direction of what I want to do, where I want to go and who I want to be - as well as giving me a greater appreciation of the opportunities we have in Australia. I have always liked experiencing everything I can, and being overseas has only further fuelled my desire to spend more time seeing and living in other places, meeting people and learning new customs, and letting people know around the world that Australia really isn’t that far away!


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Having the opportunity to spend a year overseas completing my studies has brought to the fore a level of confidence within myself that I didn’t know I had. I managed to live happily and successfully in a foreign country where English was not spoken as the main language. I was able to meet and make friends with people from different backgrounds and who spoke different languages.

This experience has taught me skills I would have never learnt anywhere else. These skills are not necessarily something I will use to get a ‘leg up’ in a professional setting, but they are fundamental skills that have and will help me to integrate into new environments and with new people.

The experience showed me there is more to the world and that nothing is impossible. I never thought I would have had the opportunity to live in a foreign country. I was born and bred in a small country town in rural Victoria and Europe always seemed like a place I would hear about but never visit. But thanks to the encouragement of my parents and the opportunities Deakin provides I have now graduated with a Masters in Public Health with a minor thesis that I completed in Germany. I am now searching for my next international challenge, where I would like to gain some more in-depth professional experience in the public health field.


Next endeavour: I am currently working on an internationanal study in skin cancer prevention that compares sun protection behaviors between Australia and America. This has sparked an interest in me to work within the American public health sector. My city of choice would be New York, and after visiting it this year I am now trying to decide how and when this experience will fit into my life.


» semester-long student exchange to Hamburg

University of Applied Science (HAW), Germany -

as part of the AUS-EUphe (AUStralian-EUropean

public health education) scholarship program

» one semester of research at HAW within the

epidemiology department for the completion of

the minor thesis for my Masters in Public Health.

Thesis title: ‘Investigating the health behaviors

of health science students enrolled at HAW,

Hamburg, Germany’

» German language study.

Masters in Public HealthClaire Henty

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Bachelor of Health SciencesRebecca Court

My experiences have been life changing – both personally and professionally. My semester of exchange taught me about the importance of being open-minded, independent and adventurous. Professionally, it enabled me to gain a perspective in my area of interest, being psychology, and to form contacts with professors, tutors and other local students. I also fell in love with New York City and hope to go back there someday to work.



» semester-long exchange at Stony Brook University in New York » one semester of peer advisor duties at the Study Abroad and Exchange office, Deakin Global Citizenship Program » Korea Cultural Exchange Program.

Next endeavour: I am taking part in the Pukyong Cultural Exchange Program. Pukyong University is located in South Korea and is one of Deakin’s partner universities. The program runs for three weeks and involves learning a bit of Korean language and culture and taking part in traditional activities such as Taekwondo. I am very grateful and excited for this opportunity. I am also heading to a village in Borneo called Linangkat Cultural Village to do some volunteering with several other Deakin students as part of the Global Citizenship Program.

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Gaining international experience has been immensely valuable to my personal development and growth and has enabled me to see the world with a more rounded viewpoint. The independence I’ve gained and the friends I’ve made overseas are just part of the amazing experience I’ve been lucky enough to have. My goal is to one day work overseas and I feel that studying abroad has been a vital step towards reaching this goal in the future.


Next endeavour: My next planned international adventure is a cultural trip to South Korea. I’m so excited at the prospect of immersing myself in a new culture in a different country, and know I will certainly treasure the experience. After my degree I would love to travel to different parts of the world and am definitely looking to work abroad as well.


» student exchange to George Washington University, USA

» Peer Advisor Program at Deakin University

» Unit of study with international focus

» Korean Cultural Exchange Program

» I spent a semester studying abroad at the George Washington

University, in Washington DC. I always had my heart and mind

set on travelling to the US, and studying abroad with Deakin

provided this unique opportunity. I was able to gain full credit

for studying in Washington and benefited greatly from the

wealth of knowledge the professors had to offer.

» although I was based in DC, I was able to travel to nearby New

York City for a week, as well as visiting Seattle, LA, San Francisco

and even skiing in the Californian mountains.

Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Commerce

Tim Bendle

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Bachelor of Arts (Professional and Creative Writing)

Jessica Meisels

Going on exchange really helped broaden my sense of confidence. It encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone because I was forced to interact and mingle with people from across the globe in a multitude of different situations. It also enabled me to realise that the world is bigger than me and my group of friends back home - there is a whole world out there waiting to be explored and discovered.

For me, living and working in Los Angeles really helped me make the decision that I would eventually like to move back to pursue work in the entertainment industry upon finishing my studies. I found all the people to be incredibly friendly, the opportunities endless and the possibilities open, and look forward to continuing my love of travel, meeting new people, and discovering new things for years to come.



» student exchange at California State University, Long Beach, USA » film/writing internship with CBS-

Entertainment Tonight/The Insider » marketing and publicity internship with ARENAS Group » volunteering at Exchange Student Fair.

Next endeavour: I am hoping to go on a volunteer program to teach and encourage children through performing arts in either Cambodia or the South African region.

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Being exposed to a different finance, technology and business culture was extremely beneficial for me. Meeting the university professors and people in industry really helped me get a well-rounded understanding. For example, I built a close relationship with my Business Communication Professor, Dr. Marie Flatley, who is extremely astute and entrepreneurial. I also visited my family friend who works at Google, and had the opportunity to visit Google headquarters.

Upon returning to Australia I started a mobile applications business. We are currently in development phase and are building a mobile commerce platform.

I have been quite proactive at promoting and developing ice hockey in Australia. For the last nine months I ran Development Council, which is a beginner training program for ice hockey.


Next endeavour: Travel back to the US to expand my business and study a postgraduate degree in France.


» semester-long student exchange at San

Diego State University

» played for the San Diego State University

Aztecs Ice Hockey Team

» worked at the Commonwealth Bank in an

internationally focused role

» student representative for DUSA, where I

campaigned for improved international

student welfare and services.

Bachelor of CommerceSam Nikitin

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Going abroad was the best decision I have ever made. I only just scraped in on my application for study abroad and was lucky enough to get my first choice. I will never forget the people I have met and the things I have done since that exchange.

This international experience has broadened my horizons and strengthened my interest in the international community. I hope to find work abroad and make the most of my expanded network of international friends and work contacts.

I cannot recommend anything higher than a semester abroad. I learnt very quickly that it never hurts to put your name on the list for any possible adventure. You never know what exciting thing is just around the corner!


Next endeavour: To work overseas. With any luck, the experience I have gained in my time abroad throughout university will put me in great standing for a wide array of opportunities in the future.


» study abroad at the University of Waterloo,

Canada

» short term programs: Asia Pacific Leaders

Program (South Korea)

» internships: IAESTE Belgium, Mechatronics

Placement at Flanders Mechatronics

Technology Centre, Leuven.

Bachelor of EngineeringPeter Harrington

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Bachelor of Primary EducationSean Hewitt

During my semester abroad, I met so many fantastic people from all over the globe and had an incredible time being part of something so unique and special. My time at Kansas State is something I will never forget and will always cherish. EMAW!*

As a peer advisor for two semesters at Deakin University, I had the opportunity to see the University and the exchange program from another perspective.

I met some truly special people from all over the world as a result of this program and for that I am very grateful. Travel has always been important to me, this experience has encouraged me to continue my pursuit of adventure.

*EMAW stands for ‘Every Man a Wildcat’ - a Kansas State slogan which has drawn controversy so is replaced with ‘Every Person a Wildcat’.



» semester-long student exchange at Kansas State University » peer advisor in Deakin University’s Study Abroad and Exchange Office for two trimesters » Korea Cultural Exchange Program.

Next endeavour: I am currently on teaching rounds in remote Northern Territory through the Deakin Global Citizenship program. Shortly after my return, I will be off to Kansas State Univeristy for a visit and then to Canada where I intend to work and live for awhile.

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Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/ Bachelor of Construction Management

Trisha Bui

My experiences have really focused my interests in the South East Asia region. It is a fascinating place with a rich diversity in cultures, architecture and history and makes for fantastic travel experiences. At the same time, there are exciting opportunities ahead in China for pending projects and sustainable building

consultation, which I would love to become involved in. Through volunteering, I’ve been able to interact with people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Whilst my research in global supply chains has really demonstrated how our actions can impact people overseas.



» semester long exchange at Hong Kong Polytechnic University » Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese study » participant in the University’s debate team while on exchange » volunteer tutor in an after-school homework support group working with refugee high school students » Deakin Dynamic Intercultural Interaction Program (DDIP) which links Deakin’s international students up with domestic students

» commenced honours thesis in global construction supply chain management.

Next endeavour: I would love to have a China-focussed career and spend some time working there. In the meantime, that means working on my Mandarin! I would also like to do postgraduate research in Singapore or Hong Kong.

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Studying overseas has taught me new methods of applying my knowledge to a variety of tasks. By experiencing different cultures and methods of thought, I strengthened my ability to meet challenges that I may face in academics and everyday life. The undertaking of international finance and law units has also increased my desire to work in a multi-national setting.


Next endeavour: A hiking expedition in South America followed by volunteer work in Central America.

International activities: » exchange semester at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark » Danish language study » exchange semester at Utrecht University in Utrecht, Netherlands » Dutch language study.

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major)/ Bachelor of Laws

Alexandros Ouzas

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Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/ Bachelor of Construction Management

Jesse Delmo

Studying in Germany was an incredible experience that changed my view of the world in many ways. Having to immerse myself in a foreign country and langauage was a mind-boggling but remarkable experience.

As an architecture student living in Berlin, I had many opportunitites to explore and soak in the rich heritage and culture of post World War II buildings and post Berlin Wall attitudes and lifestyles. Just being there

made me feel as though I was connected to the social movement that is still going on from as recent as the last 20 years.

Being on exchange gave me the opportunity to openly plan my future career and to have an international outlook when making life decisions. My experience really has doors to a global future.



» student exchange to Technical University of Berlin, Germany » European Architecture Student Assembly, participant – Cadiz, Spain » Study Abroad Peer Advisor – Deakin University.

Next endeavour: Participating in Design Workshop, Sustainable Architecture Concepts in Stuttgart, Germany and European Architecture Student Assembly, Helsinki, Finland.

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My experience attending the University of Windsor in Canada was exciting and a bit overwhelming at times, with lots of new people and places to see. I soon grew to understand that I had been taking daily life as I knew it in Australia for granted. When you first arrive in a new country there are so many things you have to learn, simple things such as which side of the road the traffic drives on, the type of signal that indicates you can cross the road, where to catch public transport, where the grocery stores are and knowing what to wear on a minus 20 degree Celcius day. The social work internship I completed at Community University Partnership, Windsor Essex County gave me insight into the socio political and economic contexts of life in Canada. Since my return from Canada and the United States

I have developed a greater appreciation of the opportunities we have in Australia to be able to participate in higher education under the HECS scheme. I was surprised to find out that in Canada and the United States students had to work to pay their tuition fees because under the Ontario Student Aid Program the fee is payable at the end of the program. Families who have faced long term unemployment and have defaulted on credit in some way are denied or have less access to higher education and employment in Windsor and nearby Detroit. The cycle of poverty for these people continues, which is a very difficult socio-political context to work within as a social worker.


Next endeavour: To go back to California after I graduate!


» semester-long student exchange to University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada

» long-term international internship at Community University Partnership, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Bachelor of Social WorkSharyl Brockett

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Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws

Rachael Thompson

Going on exchange and completing my law electives overseas has opened my eyes up to the possibility of practicing international commercial law. Although it is a rather competitive area to get into and may take some time, my experiences have encouraged me to pursue my goal.



» semester-long exchange in Copenhagen, Denmark » semester-long exchange in Utrecht, Netherlands » one month study program in Seoul,

South Korea.

Next endeavour: I will be travelling to Borneo in Malaysia as part of the Deakin University Leadership Program at Linangkat Cultural Village. In the long term, I hope to complete my Master of Law degree back in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Over the duration of my course, I have participated in two major international activities. The first was the Business and Law India Study Tour. Travelling to India with 40 other students was an amazing and unforgettable experience. Upon my arrival in India, my expectations were challenged, and were continuously defied as the tour progressed. I was stunned again and again with the country’s beauty and rarity of buildings and monuments. The people, whatever their living standard, were so hospitable towards us and displayed their god-like treating of us whenever they had the chance. I experienced extreme poverty, middle class and wealth at different times throughout the tour and reflected on each encounter with an open mind. I accepted what I saw in a new light unhindered by preconceived notions thus allowing me to appreciate India and its culture and practices, business, wealth and poverty through fresh eyes.

My second international expedition was to volunteer in Siem Reap, Cambodia for three weeks over a semester break. At Volunteers Make a Difference (VMAD), I was involved in the Child Welfare Project where the children I taught ranged in age from three years old to 17. The kids were extremely enthusiastic to learn, not having the opportunity to learn English elsewhere as it is not taught at the local school. While volunteering on this project I learnt that despite their extreme poverty they are so happy. One set of clothes each, and a staple diet of rice, vegetables and mostly fish, and you have very grateful people, hospitable to guests and just generally loving life.


Next endeavour: I look forward to work or volunteer overseas again.


» Business and Law India Study Tour » volunteer at Volunteers Make a Difference (VMAD) Child Welfare Project in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Bachelor of CommerceSarah Lyons

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Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Laws

My experiences abroad have confirmed my desire for an international career that will always involve opportunities to live overseas. In addition, my experiences have made my dream career all the more possible, with international connections and understanding. The understanding I have gained of different cultures and traditions will be invaluable in the future, whether I’m traveling, working abroad or working in an international environment at home.



» six month exchange at Orebro University, Sweden. » one month cultural exchange program at Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, China » peer advisor Deakin Univeristy, including the Lorne camp.

Next endeavour: I hope to participate in the Borneo project, fundraising and building a school. Other plans for the future include six months of teaching English in Eastern Europe and a legal internship in India.

Jasmin Aldred

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Jasmin Aldred

Shane Aulsebrook

Aviya Aaron Bavati

Tim Bendle

Amy Beveridge

Maree Bouterakos

Sharyl Brockett

Trisha Bui

Luka Campbell

Peta Campbell

Tegan Cant

Melissa Cooper

Rebecca Court

Lucille Cutting

Lewis Davies

Jesse Delmo

Paul Erskine

Justine Harland

Peter Harrington

Claire Henty

Sean Hewitt

Matthew Isaac

Rachel Johnson-Turner

Samuel Kealey

Julian Loh

Sarah Lyons

Jessica Meisels

Courtney Moule

Sam Nikitin

Megan Osborn

Alexandros Ouzas

Amelia Rayson

James Robertson

Daniel Rychter

Kiara Streeter

Rachael Thompson

Erin Torn-Broers

Cloe Van Korven

Bianca Volpe

2011Global Citizenship Award recipients

Following the Global Citizenship Awards, seven

award recipients participated in a voluntary

program to build an educational resource

centre for a Lotud indigenous community in

Borneo, Malaysia.

The students spent six months fundraising

for the resource centre to go in the Kampang

Selupoh village in Sabah, Malaysia, to provide

a place for the children of the village to go

after school for learning activities, to play

games and to learn more about the Lotud

tribe.

International trivia nights, silent auctions and a

banquet held at a Melbourne restaurant were

among the fundraising methods used.

Upon arrival in the village, the students were

heavily involved in the establishment of the

aptly named Kangaroo Learning Centre,

including helping the builders with the

structure, design and décor, seeking donation

of books, and hosting an Open Day, during

which the centre was officially opened by a

government minister and the village leader.

Distinguished guests from the Australian

Consulate for Kota Kinabalu, the State Library

and the local Lotud Elders attended the

opening, as did the children for whom the

centre had been built.

The volunteering project supplements studies

and aims to instil in Deakin students the values

of global citizenship and prepare them for

success in the increasingly global society in

which we live.

Deakin’s global volunteers

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