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Working in a number of industry verticals , from telco ’ s , utilities , finance and mining , moving into the education space would seem a surprise move , but Calkin , wanted to build a career which he felt would hold greater purpose . “ I decided to enter higher education , which I feel is an opportunity to provide something to the community . It also helps to shape the way that future leaders will come into the world .”
Calkin has often sought to ‘ walk in the shoes ’ of the students , even from the very start of the application process . With high numbers of international students from China , India , Singapore and Malaysia in particular , he found that even locating the application form on its website to be a frustrating process . Not only that , prospective students then had to print off the 15-page PDF form which was solely accessible in English . Once completed , the required forms had to be sent via the mail , placing further delays . Those who completed the form incorrectly , or if supplied images were blurry , had to redo the process all over again .
“ By the time they eventually got an offer from us , which was sent via
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