How to engage in small talk (with people you don’t know)

Does the thought of going to an event when you do not know anyone make you anxious? Do you have difficulty starting a conversation?  Speaking in social situations does not come easily for everyone. If you are about to start studying at university, you may be feeling nervous leaving your family and friends and going to a new place where there are hundreds of new students from different backgrounds to get to know.  In this blog we will discuss:  What is small talk? Strategies [...] READ MORE ⟩

What to prepare before and after you arrive at college

Going overseas to study is an exciting time, but there are many things to prepare before you go and various tasks to complete a few weeks after you arrive.    In this blog, we will go through a list of items and top tips to help you prepare before and after you arrive at college in Australia. WELCOME GUIDES    Download our Welcome Guides to access detailed information and handy checklists to help you prepare and get settled into college.   [...] READ MORE ⟩

The top soft skills you will learn at university

University is an exciting time where you’ll learn a wide range of skills to prepare you for your career. These skills can be categorised under hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills, also known as technical skills, refers to the knowledge and abilities you need for a specific job (e.g. coding skills for a software developer). Soft skills are not specific to one role or industry but can be transferred to any job (e.g. communication skills). Soft skills are often more valued [...] READ MORE ⟩

The 8 things to consider before choosing your major at university

Are you in the process of selecting a major to study at university, but don’t know which one to choose? The number of majors available at each university can be overwhelming. After all, completing a degree takes a lot of effort, time, and money so you want to be sure that the major you select will help prepare you for a career that you’re passionate about.   READ MORE ⟩

Helping to power the world as a Petroleum Engineer – meet Benson Kimani

Following in his father’s footsteps, Benson became fascinated with petroleum products and how they could be mined to help power technology that would better people’s lives. After completing an internship at BMD Group, Benson landed his dream job as a Production Engineer at Santos, an Australian oil and gas exploration and production company. Describe your life growing up in Nairobi, Kenya. Life in Kenya was very interesting. I grew up in Nairobi and was in boarding school [...] READ MORE ⟩
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