During my studies, I became more aware of the diversities and inequalities that were around us.
In 2012, I graduated from Stella Maris College, in Manly on the Northern Beaches. I then went into full-time dance training for two years, training in ballet and contemporary. Afterwards, I began teaching and instructing Pilates – it was during this time that I began expanding my knowledge for health and fitness. Health, fitness and equality are some of the major passions in my life.
I chose to study the Bachelor of Health Science (now Bachelor of Public Health), because I wanted a greater understanding of how health impacts society. Health is intertwined throughout everything in society; for instance, if you don’t have a healthy society, you have no one to work and if your society can’t work, then you have no economy.
I decided to study at UTS because I had heard that the content taught in the courses is very current to the professions that are available to graduates. I also wanted the ability to work and study, and I found that UTS provided the best balance for this.
During my studies, I became more aware of the diversities and inequalities that were around us, not just across the globe but also in Australia. Throughout the degree, I became more confident to go out and make a difference within my career.
Studying the Bachelor of Health Science gave me a great understanding and overview of the health industry including health care systems and health research. I am now a ministerial coordinator for NSW Health and the skills I learned in my degree has given me a strong advantage from the start, rather than struggling to catch up and learn about the industry.
If you’re interested about culture and health, then I recommend completing a Bachelor of Health Science (now Bachelor of Public Health). It will provide you with the knowledge and skills you didn’t know existed in health. I also highly recommend this degree if you want to work in a government organisation.