Griffith University

I have always wanted to get out of my comfort zone and explore the world and the different cultures it has to offer. That was the main reason why I decided to come to Australia. Griffith University has been known to have the best mix of all cultures combined, which is why I decided to join Griffith.

Griffith has an incredible criminology department with high profile individuals to learn from. The academic staff have provided me with wonderful support to help me through my studies.

As a Griffith Mate, I was able to host and organise events where people from all over the world could come together. Seeing people having fun and new friendship being established brings me tremendous joy.

Overall, the environment and the staff at Griffith are very cooperative and accommodating. Moreover, different societies and services at Griffith are very helpful for a student to excel and solve issues.

I graduated at quite a young age from high school and I knew I wanted to study something medicine or biology related. However, I didn't want to start medicine just yet because I'm uncertain myself. I saw that Griffith is the only university that we didn't have to choose specific majors during Biomedical Science and keeps it pretty broad, rather 'specialising' only when continuing studies to a higher degree.

When I first arrived in Australia, I didn’t know anything about this new place nor did I know anyone. The orientation ceremony held by Griffith helped me a lot to learn everything I needed to know for my studies. The friendly support staff and mentors made a huge impact on my positive start to being a Griffith student.

Griffith's support services have helped me with something that I personally have struggled a lot with - socializing and making new friends. Moving entirely alone to a new country was very difficult for me to adjust to, especially because I had no friends here and nobody to turn to when I needed help. Through Orientation activities and several Griffith Mates programs (volunteering day-trips and the Buddy Program specifically) have helped me meet new people and make friends, some of which are in the same courses as I am.

It is hard to pick out just one aspect of my Griffith experience. I think that being recognised for hard work has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my time at Griffith, as it can be hard for an international student with limited network to maintain motivation throughout the degree.

The highlight of my Griffith experience so far is being selected as one of the Griffith International Postgraduate excellence Scholarship awardee. The scholarship eased my financial burden and enabled me to dedicate more time to my studies. I was then able to acquire new knowledge and skills that will go a long way in influencing my emerging practice framework.

I wanted to study at Griffith University because I heard that the degree I wanted to pursue is one of the best ones in the world. I thought it would be beneficial in the future to have Griffith Uni as my university in my resume since it is recognised worldwide.

I chose to study at Griffith so I could get the best outcome from my PhD experience. So far, I have excellent supervision and mentoring experience.

The orientation program was at the start of my program and was quite robust and very helpful, I got all the information I needed and that laid a good foundation for the smooth commencement of my studies. In addition, during my Master's program, I received ongoing support from the HDR advisor and also used the services of the student counselors, which I found to be very helpful. I have also received immense support from the academic staffs supervising my projects.

It is obvious that a lot of resources have been put into the Bachelor of Tourism and Hotel Management here at Griffith. Therefore, my experience has been full of opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and grow in this area of study.

Griffith University is one of the leading research universities in Australia. It is a wonderful place to study, especially for Health studies. It is ranked among the top universities in the world and provides a multicultural environment for International students.

The highlights of my Griffith experience thus far are the amazing people I’ve had the opportunity to meet as well as all the valuable information I’ve been able to learn! I love what I’m learning and I am equipped with all the right resources to support my learning.

I chose to study at Griffith because Griffith School of Government and International Relations is one of the best places to study in the field of politics not only in Australia but also globally.

I learned all the academic differences between my country and Australia and had lots of opportunities to practise. Teachers and staff were friendly and provided excellent resources to study as well as extra student experiences. Additionally, it was a great place to make friends as all students had the same goal which was to improve their English skills and progress to University. We studied together and hung out together as well.

Feedback from teachers and the university in general has been a huge motivational factor for me to continue wanting to achieve more and push on through. Also, one particular highlight was the industry experience internship I did in my undergraduate studies. I got to work at the Radio Metro radio station, which was a very valuable experience and super fun!

The amazing health facilities available to Griffith students provide ideal learning environments for hands-on experiences. I have particularly loved attending anatomy practicals in the G40 building. Getting to work with cadaveric material has definitely helped so much with solidifying the knowledge gained in lectures. Truly an experience like no other!

I have really appreciated the support service at Griffith University. They have been able to manage everything I’ve needed carefully which has ultimately helped me progress through my degree smoothly. Both the student administration and the academic staff have provided guidance and support whenever I’ve needed it.

"Griffith's support services have helped me with something that I personally have struggled a lot with - socializing and making new friends. Moving entirely alone to a new country was very difficult for me to adjust to, especially because I had no friends here and nobody to turn to when I needed help. Through Orientation activities and several Griffith Mates programs (volunteering day-trips and the Buddy Program specifically) have helped me meet new people and make friends, some of which are in the same courses as I am."

"One of the things I enjoy most about living in Queensland is the calm and quiet environment. I knew that this would help me to fulfil my PhD dreams in a supportive learning environment."

"During my first year at Griffith I was given the chance to complete an internship with the Commonwealth Games. Since it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, I made the most of it. I was able to learn so many new things, meet new people from different backgrounds and witness implementation of world-class technology that supported the staging of one of the most remarkable sporting events that Australia will host this decade."

"When I decided to go back to university to further my education in tourism management, I first searched university rankings online and found that Griffith University is in the top-class in this study area. From here, my decision was easy: "it has to be Griffith University.""

"I have really enjoyed how student services at Griffith have been able to give me all the information I need about studying and opportunities I can take advantage of. The international friendly atmosphere has made me feel very welcomed."

"The Aussie students have all been kind and welcoming in all of my classes. Getting to know my professors on a one-on-one basis has been really nice as well. I don't feel afraid to ask questions and for extra help as they are all friendly."