The Get Prepared modules were developed by a team of students who are currently studying at the University of Sydney. The team comes from a range of different backgrounds, degrees, fields of study, and levels of experience. Their diversity captures a sample of the many journeys you can take to get to university. You will find out more about the team and their stories and experiences coming to university, as well as their advice to help you thrive at the University of Sydney, as you navigate through the modules.

Working with the student team, we also have Dr. Dashiell Moore, Dr. Mick Warren, and Dr. Samantha Clarke from the Educational Innovation team. On behalf of the Get Prepared team, an enormous thank-you to all those who supported the creation of this resource, whether as a reviewer, content contributor, designer, or in another capacity. This educational resource was funded by the Australian Government Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program to support the participation and attainment of students from a range of equity backgrounds.

Contact us

If you have any queries regarding these modules, please contact the Get Prepared Team:
get.prepared@sydney.edu.au

For general technical assistance please contact the ICT helpdesk:
+61 2 9351 2000 (option 2)

Want to meet the team?

Tiarna Scerri

Hey, I'm Tiarna!

I love cows, ballet and the colour purple. I'm almost 2 years into a Bachelor of Science (Genetics/Genomics)/Bachelor of Laws degree at USYD - a weird combination I know! I dream of one day pioneering Australia's regulation of scientific innovation, and getting a tutorial seat close enough to a powerpoint to charge my laptop! As a first-in-family student from the outskirts of Sydney, I know how tricky the transition to university can be and want to help others make the most of everything USYD has to offer.

Mahmoud Al Rifai

Hello there! My name is Mahmoud.

I'm in my 2nd year of the combined Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Finance) and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sydney! I'm from Fairfield, Western Sydney. I'm a huge fan of the McLaren Formula 1 team, Leeds United and the Sydney Roosters. I adore the University community. My degree has taken me from getting a Qantas internship to becoming a consultant for BusinessOne Consulting and 180Degrees Consulting. I'm now the Editor-in-chief of a Sydney University Law publication as well as a Honi Soit reporter. I'm also a student leader with Widening Participation and Outreach, a role I absolutely love!

Michelle Cheung

Michelle

Hey guys! My name's Michelle.

I'm a 2nd year student studying a Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Mathematics) and a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology. I am the oldest of three kids and the first person in my immediate family to attend university. My hobbies include learning new languages, playing the piano and eating chocolate! I'm also passionate about teaching, education and STEM.

Matilda Langford

Hello! My name is Matilda (or Tilly).

I am in my 2nd year of a combined degree in Arts (Politics)/Law and I come from a very large family on the South Coast of NSW. I am involved in a lot of different things at the University of Sydney (I live, study and work here!), but my favourite part is being the Student Representative Council's Indigenous Officer. I came to the University of Sydney through the Gadigal entry pathway for Indigenous students. So far, I've had some amazing experiences through my degrees, such as being able to represent the University at the National Indigenous Legal Conference in Darwin last year.

Florence Borbe

Florence profile

Hi! I'm Florence!

I am a fourth year Bachelor of Education and Arts student majoring in English and minoring in Ancient History. My interests include reading, baking, and re-watching episodes of Parks and Recreation. I have been pretty active within the University community as a University of Sydney Union Volunteer, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Student Mentor, LINK West Mentor and Student Leader for Widening Participation and Outreach. During my spare time, I volunteer with Story Factory in Parramatta and Redfern.

Christine Hindeleh

Hello! My name is Christine.

I am a fourth-year B. Arts and Education student majoring in English literature. My hobbies include reading and exercising (#endorphines), and my favourite TV shows are Prison Break and Friends. Since beginning my degree, I'm grateful to have gained heaps of volunteering and paid experience including becoming a University of Sydney Communities of Support Mentor, travelling to Indonesia on a partial scholarship to teach english at a Rural High School (as part of my degree), volunteering with Widening Participation and Outreach, as well as attaining a NESA teaching accreditation to work as a teacher. I'm also a member of the University's Education and Social Work Society.

Robert Tran

Hi! My name is Robert.

I am currently in my 3rd year studying civil engineering. Just a little bit about my background: my parents were refugees who immigrated here some 30 years ago and never went to university. This makes me the first in my family to attend university which is an amazing and scary thing at the same time. I had to really figure everything out myself but fortunately, I have found my way around uni being involved in societies and uni sports.

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