Status
|
Admissions Survey Excerpts
|
Current Student
|
Being a mature aged student, and having a neurological disability, I
felt it necessary to build my case. Having been involved in community
work, I... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
The admissions process was relativly smooth. I transferred from a
different university to my current course. I needed to get an accademic
transcri... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
I went to the locate school office and talk and get advise from the
student counseller. They will ask for my poly certification and advise
me on w... READ MORE
|
Former Student
|
Admission was based on a scoring system. The tests were done as part of
the last year at high school. The B.Ed Home Economics had a lower
admissio... READ MORE
|
Status
|
Academics Survey Excerpts
|
Current Student
|
I was fulltime doing 4 units the first year. Knowing your own
weaknesses can help in class selection. For example, if you are not
time efficient u... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
I study off-campus and so all the information I need is sent to me via
post. I have contact information for my teachers and can call/e-mail
them i... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
I choose a Degree in Commence, faculty in Law and Business, major in
Computing Management. Depending on how many modules we choose and each
module... READ MORE
|
Former Student
|
All classes were accessible and there were very few elective classes. I
participated fully and all classes were taught by experienced lecturers.
T... READ MORE
|
|
|
Status
|
Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
|
Current Student
|
Career prospects, even for someone my age (45) are great. Because of the voluntary work I do, plus articles I have published, I already have professio... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
The Journalism program at Deakin is very carreer motivated. We are eduacated as if we are learning through a cadetship, and we are eligable to partici... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
As most of the students are already working, therefore studying for a degree is just a milestone to help us to move up in the coporate ladder. READ MORE
|
Former Student
|
There were no employment links. During the course there were three opportunities to practice in schools, this was the only way to network your way int... READ MORE
|
Status
|
Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
|
Current Student
|
Money is very tight in our family. I went from a well paid career to
earning nothing, existing on one income (low wage earner) to pursue a
dream. ... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
I do not attend campus classes as I am an off campus student. They do
provide boarding facilities to students if they are needed and alot of
stude... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
Because i am attending in off-distance studies, therefore I am still
staying at my home. READ MORE
|
Former Student
|
The facilities were adequate, the Student Union provided many social
events and the on-campus facilities were clean and well kept. We had no
stude... READ MORE
|
Status
|
Social Life Survey Excerpts
|
Current Student
|
We have a mature aged club where we try to get together. We have our
own lounge area and cooking facilities as well. Actually it is quite
comforta... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
Deakin University has many cafes, I think it has three bars, rock
concerts and performances are held weekly in the common area. It has
clubs avail... READ MORE
|
Current Student
|
I will usually meet up with my group memebers for coffee or outing,
even if we are not discussing assignment. Sometimes we will meet up for
dinner... READ MORE
|
Former Student
|
The Student Union provided weekly 'club' events, there were specific
clubs to be part of. Cheaper skiing trips and other spoting events. Each
week... READ MORE
|
