USQ
international student
Dolly chose to come to
Australia and study at USQ all the way
from India because she didn’t want to
be treated as “just another number.”
Having no friends or family in Australia
except her brother, Dolly was excited
but anxious about the big move.
Travelling overseas to study and leaving
everything she knew behind seemed
overwhelming and she wasn’t sure
how she would manage to handle all
the extra responsibilities she now had,
without the strong support system she
had back home in India.
as well as studying her Bachelor of
Engineering Technology degree,
majoring in Civil Engineering. In the
past, she also worked as a Student
Representative for Engineering and
Surveying. Dolly says she loves working
at USQ because she feels like she is
working at home.
Once she started at USQ however,
Dolly more than found her feet.
It wasn’t long before she started
attending many of the social events
held on-campus and she began
volunteering her time at the uni she
now calls home. These experiences
gave Dolly the opportunity to develop
friendships as well as more professional
connections and these helped to
eventually secure several paid positions
working at USQ.
Once she graduates, Dolly would love
to work full time and travel.
Dolly currently works as an Orientation
Leader, Student Ambassador, Meet-up
leader and ICT Service Desk worker,
Being so involved with campus and
student life has really helped Dolly
settle into life in Australia and life as
a USQ student. She says that ‘Now, I
just feel like I belong here and I love it
when everyone knows me. Everyone
here is so caring and friendly’.
DOLLY’S TOP
STUDY TIPS:
• Never be afraid of trying
something new
• You will never know how
something would have turned
out unless you try it
• Every experience is a step
to success