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Hernan Ovalle Gana
Chile

Before I cam to UQ I studied a Bachelor of Business Administration for five years at Universidad Finis Terrae in Santiago, Chile. After I graduated I worked for one year as an executive for the corporate division in the Security Bank, and after that for four years in Almacenes Paris retail company, first as a product manager and then as a business manager.

I always had the idea of doing an MBA. My first step towards attaining this goal was accumulating as much experience as possible in order to have the professional maturity to take full advantage of the MBA. For me this time was at least four years. I considered that an MBA would give me an opportunity to see business from a more mature prospective, especially after some years of experience.

I used to travel a lot for my work and one day I stopped in Australia whilst travelling through Asia. I realised that this was the country where I wanted to live. After that I started finding information about the best universities in Australia. I applied to three universities and was accepted to all of them but I chose UQ because of the city, the infrastructure and the prestige.

Having been in Australia once already I knew a little bit about what to expect when I got there. However Brisbane is very different from Sydney, smaller, easy to move, more comfortable and with better weather.

My impression of the University was excellent with great facilities, a lot of options for practising sport like tennis, soccer, and gym among others. The University is situated in a very beautiful place with great surroundings and is a huge place. I really hate small places and having classes in small close buildings. At UQ I found completely the opposite.

When I began my MBA I thought it was similar to my previous studies however the specialisation courses were very good and I felt that I really took advantage of the program after having work experience. There were many options for everybody, especially for me as I had exemptions for my previous study which gave me the opportunity of doing a second specialisation.

The best thing about coming to Australia is being here with my wife and, especially, having a baby here. Moreover it is excellent that your wife or partner has the opportunity to work full-time as an Australian whilst you have your student visa. This made things more affordable and provided my wife with an opportunity to improve her resume and there will not be a break in her career.

Whilst studying at UQ I have had a great time, made many friends, travelled, played sports (I play in a Latin American soccer team) and spent a lot of time with my wife.

Considering the cost involved (half of the price compared to the USA) and having the option for my wife to work full-time whilst you are here, Australia is the best place to take an MBA. And Brisbane is the best city in Australia whilst UQ is the top university in Brisbane.

Mónica Tam
Perú

What were you studying in the Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning?
I have recently graduated, and was studying the Master of Planning and Design - Architectural Practice and Management. I took this course because I was very interested in management generally and also management relating to architectural practice.

I believe that an architect should have a breadth and depth of knowledge that goes beyond basic design skills. The management skills that I learnt completing the Masters have proven to be extremely useful and I use them on a daily basis in my professional life.

What did you study before commencing your studies at the University of Melbourne , and at which institution?
I studied a Bachelor of Architecture at the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas in Lima , Peru for 5 years. I finished with a Bachelor degree and with a professional title as an Architect after doing a thesis. My thesis project consisted of a written document and design plans for a whole project.

What interested you in coming to the University of Melbourne ? What attracted you to the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning?
I was interested in doing some postgraduate study overseas and I was initially looking for a Masters degree such as MBA, which had a specific focus in Architecture. There were no prestigious universities in the USA offering such a program at the time. In fact, the only course I found which suited my requirements was being offered at Melbourne University . I knew that Melbourne University was ranked as a top institution in Australia and after doing some research I realised that the reputation of the university was excellent and that the staff were all genuine experts in their field.

How did you find your experience at the University so far? What were the highlights?
I acquired an incredible amount of knowledge completing the subjects I did in my Masters degree.

The course was not as internationally focused as I thought it would be but it was very orientated to Australia and it proved to be an excellent qualification to help me gain employment in Melbourne . It enabled me to easily transition from life as a student to life in the work force.

The highlights of my study included making wonderful friends from all over the world and having excellent teachers that helped me to excel.

What are you planning to do when you have completed your studies at Melbourne ?
I am planning to use the knowledge that I acquired to enable me to continue working successfully in the architectural field and to reach the heights of senior management some time in the future. As I enjoyed the time that I spent completing my Masters at Melbourne University and living in Melbourne, I have applied for a permanent residency in Australia. I have also continued with further study at Melbourne University.

What advice do you have for other students thinking of studying in the Faculty?
Make sure that you choose the subjects you want to undertake very carefully because you can only choose 4 subjects in one semester and there is a huge range of interesting subjects on offer.

Christopher Caycho
Perú

Hola Giancarlo y Evaluz :

Los saluda Christopher Caycho desde Melbourne, realmente no tengo como agradecerles por la ayuda brindada por parte de los dos, creo que de no ser por ustedes dos las cosas me hubiesen tomado mas tiempo, bueno realmente Australia es un país maravilloso que te da la oportunidad de hacer lo que muy pocas personas podemos hacer en Perú, estudiar y trabajar pero de tal manera que tus estudios no interrumpan con tu trabajo y viceversa, es un país hermoso, lamentablemente solo conozco una chica peruana que ustedes también ayudaron.

Les cuento que el ingles lo voy a acabar antes de lo previsto, creo si Dios quiere lo estoy terminando en Julio y después de esto voy a estudiar en el Wlliam Angliss, voy a seguir un curso de Hospitality, en serio no puedo creer que las cosas se hayan dado de esta manera y tan rápido sobre todo, en serio mil gracias a ustedes por la ayuda y espero que sigan viviendo mas peruanos por acá, ahora en Junio viene un primo mió que ya tiene la visa, ojala que vengan mas, cuídense mucho y sigan haciendo un excelente trabajo como lo han estado haciendo, bye