Astrid Engels
First Year, Bachelor of Science
Melbourne Access Scholar
Why did I decide to study Informatics in first year?
It looked like an interesting subject and I have always been intrigued by how programming works. There is also a high demand for visual ways to display information in any job.
What am I learning from the subject(s)?
That there are many ways to display information to make it more understandable to others.
To me, studying at Melbourne means...
The ability to grow and expand without limitations. The experience you have is a direct reflection from the effort you put in.
In a typical week as a student, I...
Study, go out, sleep in on the weekend and enjoy the campus when the sun shines
During the first few months at Melbourne, I found it to be...
Overwhelming, beautiful and exciting all at once. I didn’t know where to turn, caught myself staring at the beautiful old buildings everywhere and making friends by the minute that were, coincidently, also lost. It’s amazing how one embarrassed glance at the fresher next to you can make an instant friendship.
After graduation, I see myself...
Travelling hopefully or further study in a Masters.
One thing I didn’t expect to learn at uni
Realising how diverse Melbourne students actually are and how we can all be united by the common goal of University.
My dream job:
I'm unsure as of yet, still seeing where my studies will take me.