Nurturing self-guiding, independent students is our purpose
We’ll help you get started or keep you going.
Where your journey takes you, well, that’s in your hands.
About Me
Over the past 40 years, I’ve experienced university from many angles.
Going straight from a small school to a large university cohort, where I knew no one, was overwhelming. As the first in my family to attend university, there was no one with the relevant experience to advise and reassure me.
So, I dropped out.
After 5 years of labouring and odd jobs, I re-enrolled and completed my Bachelor’s degree and Honours before moving interstate for my PhD. I then took up a post-doctoral position in Germany for several years. Upon returning to Australia, I completed a second post-doctoral post before progressing to university lecturer and independent research group leader.
Over my career I’ve mentored many undergraduate and postgraduate students. And, they’ve come from (nearly) every corner of the world; Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, France, Germany, England, Argentina, Columbia, Australia and Mongolia.
Each had unique challenges but often the solutions came from common strategies.
As a senior academic I also experienced University Life from the “other” side.
I remain connected to university life through my past students and university colleagues so, am aware of the current challenges students face. I also volunteer as a mentor for high school students through a national not-for-profit organisation.
I haven’t seen it all, but I’ve seen a lot. Along the way, I’ve learned strategies that have helped me, and then others, transition to a successful university life. It is my aim to help you establish routines and habits that will maximize your university life experience.
359Tertiary offers help with:
Goal Setting
Time Management
Maintaining Focus & Motivation
Overcoming Procrastination
Study Habits
Managing Expectations
Accountability
Achieving a Study:Work:Life Balance