Student blog

Find out what studying science at ANU is about through first-hand accounts from our students.

Soumiga Gopalakrishnan (BHealthSc ’21)
27 Mar 2023

"Nine years ago, my family and I fled war in Sri Lanka. We travelled to Australia by boat and spent months living in detention centres before settling in Brisbane, where I finished my high-school education with dreams of attending university."

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Two graduands in front of a building
19 Dec 2022

Himani came to ANU from India to pursue a PhD with the Mathematical Sciences Institute, focusing on operator theory.

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A man stand in front of a reflective building
15 Dec 2022

Graduating with a Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced), Hangyu Meng came to ANU to pursue his curiosity about how the world works and to develop his research skills with the hope of continuing his studies with a PhD.

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A woman standing in front of a creek and some buildings
13 Dec 2022

Solene Chretien is studying a Bachelor of Environment & Sustainability / Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. As part of her studies, she completed an internship with Stop Food Waste Australia. 

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A man standing in front of a large silver ball sculpture
13 Dec 2022

Terence Johnson is studying a Bachelor of Science. As part of his studies, he completed an internship at Esri Australia.

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13 Dec 2022

Isaac Kozlovskis is studying a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science. As part of his studies, he completed an internship at the Australian Academy of Science.

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20 Sep 2022

During his rural placement in Eurobodalla, Mr Sharma has become well aware of the benefits of small town living such as the strong sense of community, the slower pace of life, and fresher air.
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A man is sitting on a concrete step outdoors. Behind him is a giant silver ball sculpture in a courtyard between large modern buildings.
Atul Sharma | 02 Sep 2022

Research projects! Where do you start? Read up for some handy hints from someone who's already been there, done that.

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11 Jul 2022

Kitiphume Thammasiraphop talks of the relationships he has made at ANU and the support when entering the work force.

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