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Christian Urrutia Solo De Zaldivar
Chile

Before I came to UQ I studied business administration for five years at the Universidad Central de Chile and my specialisation was in finance. After I graduated I worked for two years with Arthur Andersen in the auditing area and in the ADR department. After that I worked two more years in an international bank, the BBVA Bank and was in charge of the financial risk of an important number of offices in Santiago city.

I decide to study for an MBA because in Chile it is very important to have a postgraduate degree in order to reach higher positions and after I finished my undergraduate degree I always had in mind an idea to enrol in an MBA program.

I read about UQ in the newspaper, the article invited people to learn about Australia and the University of Queensland at a meeting held in the Hyatt Hotel in Santiago. After I went there I made contact with ex-UQ Chilean MBA students and people working for UQ, who helped me with everything. Basically it was the attention and good service that I received from the people from UQ in Chile that made me choose UQ. They informed me about everything I needed to make the final decision.

I arrived in Australia in January and my first impression was ‘what a hot country'. Following that I thought that city looked great, full of green areas and looked like a great place to study.

My first impression of UQ was just outstanding. There were so many buildings, sporting fields and all kinds of facilities. And because of the friendliness of the people in Brisbane my life at the beginning was even better than I expected.

My first semester of study was quite hard because of the language barrier but after a couple of weeks I got used to it and everything was better. In general the program was what I expected. When you do a postgraduate degree everything is taken deeply into consideration. Moreover, because of my work experience the subjects were highly relevant. The courses provided me with a close view of important matters that are key factors to know and apply in today's marketplace.

Living in a different country with a different language and with people from almost every part of the world is absolutely fantastic. You can always learn something from your Australian and international classmates and friends.

If I could offer advice to other Chileans thinking about coming to UQ to study I would tell them not to hesitate. At UQ facilities are provided everywhere to make your life easier, people are really friendly and most important of all, the UQ MBA is excellent with a broad range of elective subjects and a very high level of academic staff. Furthermore the UQ campus at St Lucia is amazing. It is full of green areas and a whole range of sporting activities to choose from. Don't think twice and come to UQ.

Melizza Morales Hoyos
Colombia

What are you studying in the Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning?
I am studying the Master of Urban Design. The program is aimed to be multidisciplinary, so students are encouraged to explore different fields related to the city like planning, landscaping or architecture. Last semester for example, I took a very interesting subject from the Faculty of Geography about sustainability.

What did you study before commencing your studies at the University of Melbourne , and at which institution?
I did my bachelor in architecture at the University of Los Andes, in Bogotá, Colombia .
What interested you in coming to the University of Melbourne? What attracted you to the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning?
I liked the flexibility in the structure of the programs that the faculty offers, thus I could focus on the topics of my interest but also explore new fields.
Since I am interested in cities, I wanted also to live in a city from which I could learn, and Melbourne is well known by its liability.
How are you finding your experience at the University so far? What are the highlights?

It has been challenging and enriching. One of the aspects I like the most is the multicultural environment of the University and the city as well. Here you can meet people from all over the world and learn from other cultures and different points of view.

What are you planning to do when you have completed your studies at Melbourne ?

I will probably go back to my country and work there. I would also love to gain some international work experience either in Australia or in some Asiatic Country.

What advice do you have for other students thinking of studying in the Faculty?
Be sure that in the faculty you will always find someone to help you to make the most of your experience at the University.

David Rocha
Mexico

Hola
Cómo están?
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