Published on
March 21, 2007 in
General.
Today I graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Science (Business Information Technology) (Honours Class 1).
After four years of ups and downs, good and bad times and a whole lot of hard work, I'm coming out of this degree with a better idea of who I am, what I'm capable of and where I want to go with my life.
I have had the pleasure of making some wonderful friends, who have defined my University experience and contributed to the person I am today. I am deeply grateful for their friendship, and want them to know that wherever they are and wherever I am, I will always be there for them.
Congratulations to all of the BITs graduating today – we all worked really, really hard for this day, and it's finally here! A big, big congratulations to Sheryl, who not only achieved Honours Class 1, but was also awarded the University Medal!
So what's next? 
Published on
March 19, 2007 in
General.
I have had some amazing and inspiring conversations over the past few weeks. I am consistently surprised at the passion and motivation some people have to stand up and make a change. They have made something extremely clear to me:
Irrespective of the problems the world's societies face today and who caused them, it is the youth who will inherit the consequences. It is in our hands to make the change.
If we want to minimise the effects of climate change, eradicate extreme poverty, live sustainably or address any other of the myriad of issues, WE must be proactive. WE must stand up for our future and make the change.
What we lack in experience, we make up for in passion.
That much is clear to me. I am beginning to realise why AIESEC is such an important global youth organisation. I am inspired by the people behind the Australian Youth Climate Coalition and "It's Getting Hot in Here" and their efforts to raise awareness and promote action among today's youth.
We see the future that we want, we just need to stand up and shape it.
Published on
March 19, 2007 in
General.
I finally picked up my bound thesis from the university today:
9 months' work, condensed into one heavy book. It's nice to have something to show for all that work. Most of all, I've come out of it knowing more about what I'm capable of, what I need to improve and how to plan and implement a long-term (as much as 9 months is long-term) project.
