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ampus life is a vital part of student’s life. In this very spell,
most of the students experience the real taste of their freedom
for the very first time and an unfiltered view of the real world
as well. Students find new friends, mentors and environment that are
completely new and diverse for them. Many students find it difficult to
be in the company of diverse individuals while others find it enthralling
to be in the company of the same but, diversity at campus has the
potential to boost the thought process and personality of every
individual to a great level.

Diversity in colleges spurs creativity and makes student more diligent.

According to research study done by many eminent organizational
scientists, economists, demographers, psychologists, and sociologists,
diversity in terms of ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs,
religion, food habits and more nurtures more innovative thoughts
among individuals as compared to people living in homogeneous
groups. And this innovative bent of mind subsequently breeds business
success.

Embrace Engaging with others whose opinions, customs and personal lifestyles
differ sharply from your own increases your self-insight and give you

Diversity the vibrant exposure needed to make informed decisions about career
direction. Company of diverse individuals increases student’s capacity
for exploring ideas and solutions based on different vantage points and
often create much better ideas’ in terms of feasibility and effectiveness.
As a result, single-focus perspective is transformed into multi-focus,
and one can become capable of viewing issues and problems from
different angles.

Diversity encourages the search for unique information as well that

help students in expanding the social circle. It ultimately, assists in
sharpening socializing skills that can be beneficial for maintaining
robust relationships which is a dire need to succeed in the corporate
world.

It is thus the responsibility of college administration to foster the active

participation of much diverse students into college in order to shape the
better destiny of their students. As someone rightly said, “Diversity of
thought is the greatest need this world demand for tackling new
challenges.” And if we can embrace diversity at the college level, what
else could be better to promote innovation, harmony and peace in the
world. T R

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Cover Story

The University of Wollongong

Providing Quality Education with Diverse
Learning Environment

Articles
EDITORS-TAKE FIN-AID
16 Beating Nerve-rackingSituations
Is A Vital Necessity For Preserving
Scholarships that are Propelling
Dreams and Providing Wings to y
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A Healthy Mind

PERFORMANCE METER TIME-KILLING ACT

32 The Overall Assessment of

Grade Ination
Procrastination:
The Science behind this Time-Killing 38
Act and the Techniques to stop it
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Academy of Information Morling College

Technology
Transforming Creative Minds into the Cultivating Spiritual Growth
Industry’s Most Sought-After Graduates among Students

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Sydney Film School

Nurturing the Artistic Skills by Providing

Practical Filmmaking Experience

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Top Education Institute Torrens University Australia

Delivering teaching from leading
Australia’s global university
professionals and preparing students
nurturing future leaders
to become job ready
 Realizing the Dreams with the
Power of Education

F uture ready student are in a great demand these days. Gone are those days when a corporate house
hired a candidate with a mindset of training the candidate completely after induction. They do train
individuals nowadays as well but the expectation level has risen sharply since the last decade. In
modern times, recruiters want a candidate who knows the nitty-gritty of their domain. Good soft skills,
presentable personality and good ethics are some of the few qualities which every recruiter wants at the time
of hiring.

Colleges play an important role in deciding the fate of any students. Students take admission into a college
with an aspiration to turn their dream into realities. Moreover, there are plenty of academies, colleges, and
institutions that promises big but never fulfill their commitment to the students.

Thus, being a responsible media house, we have come with an issue of “The 10 Best Institutions for
Higher Education in Australia 2018” which are known for their industry-ready academia, adept faculty,
and incredible placement services. These colleges have built a niche in Australia as an exemplary education
provider by transforming lives of thousands of their graduates

On the cover page we have highlighted “The University of Wollongong”, which is an innovative institution
with a multi-disciplinary approach to research, strengthened by strong industry partnerships and a
personalized approach to teaching.

Torrens University Australia, Top Education Institute, Sydney Film School, The Academy of Information
Technology, Morling College and many other colleges have also been showcased in this issue which have
proved their mettle with innovative teaching methodologies and state-of-the-art infrastructure. These colleges
have built a niche in the market for their industry oriented curriculum and remarkable career placements
services.

Our in-house editors have also created some intriguing articles on various vital topics which you will find
captivating. These articles are: The Overall Assessment of Grade Inflation, Scholarships that are Propelling
Dreams and Providing Wings to fly, and Beating Nerve-racking Situations is a Vital Necessity for Preserving
a Healthy Mind.

So, do flip the pages and enjoy reading! T R

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The UNIVERSITY of
Wollongong
Providing Quality Education
with Diverse Learning
Environment
T o provide knowledge through ground-breaking
research, innovative degree programs, inspirational
teaching, industry collaboration and enable
students to meet their personal, educational and career
goals.

Situated in the Illawarra region on the east coast of

Australia, the University of Wollongong (UOW) is only an
hour south of Sydney, with the Pacific Ocean to the east and
stunning mountains to the west. It is a perfect place for
those who want the university experience enriched with
beaches, a relaxed lifestyle and surrounding natural beauty.
It has become a benchmark for Australia’s new generation
of universities. The University was founded in 1951 as a
Division of the New South Wales University of Technology
and became an independent institution in 1975.
The University of Wollongong is an innovative institution
with a multi-disciplinary approach to research, strengthened
by strong industry partnerships and a personalized approach
to teaching. With connections to more than 200 universities
in 35 countries, UOW is truly an international university.
They have students from more than 160 nationalities and
have nurtured a welcoming multi-ethnic community. More
than 23,000 students are gaining a world-class education at
UOW’s Wollongong campus. International students make
up about 6,300 of those enrolments.
About Courses, Teaching Methods, and Other Facilities
UOW offers over 400 undergraduate (Bachelor) and
postgraduate coursework and research degrees in the areas
of Business, Science, Social Sciences, Law, Humanities,
Art, Engineering, Information Sciences, Medicine and
Health.
UOW’s personalized approach ensures students make a
smooth transition into university life, while real-world
experience is incorporated into every degree. The
passionate lecturers and supportive industry leaders take the
time to get to know the students so that they can understand
them.
For overall development of the students, several facilities
are provided, which includes extensive teaching, research,
and administration buildings, student residences, library,
conference rooms, food halls, cafes, supermarket, restaurant
and bar, retail outlets, indoor sports centers and gymnasium,
Olympic-standard swimming pool and sports fields.
Paul Wellings
Vice-Chancellor
About the Vice-Chancellor
Professor Paul Wellings joined the University
of Wollongong as Vice-Chancellor in
January 2012. Formerly, he worked as a
Vice-Chancellor of Lancaster University from
2002 to 2011. He began his career as a
NERC Research Fellow before working as a
research scientist at the Commonwealth
Scientic and Industrial Research
Organization (CSIRO), becoming Chief of the
Entomology Division in 1995. From 1997 to
1999 he was Head of the Innovation and
Science Division, Department of Industry,
Science and Resources, Canberra. In 1999 he
returned to CSIRO as Deputy Chief Executive.
A Message from the Vice-Chancellor: “People
are drawn to the University of Wollongong for
many reasons: to pursue accredited
qualications, gain employment experience,
build global perspectives and access world-
class research. Every one of them is assured
of receiving the support they need to do their
very best. We pride ourselves on preparing
people for emerging industries and future
jobs – people who are ready to succeed in
their careers and make a positive
contribution to their communities.”
Achievements and Acknowledgements

According to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University

Rankings, UOW is globally ranked as the 17th best modern
university in the world in the QS Top 50 under 50 Rankings
2018. The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching
(QILT) has ranked UOW as the number one university in
New South Wales.

The 2018 Good Universities Guide rated UOW as

Australia’s leading public university for student experience
and it’s the only publicly funded Australian university to
achieve 5-stars in all student experience measures: overall
experience, skills development, student support, teaching
quality, learning resources, and learner engagement.

UOW is known for producing some the most employable

graduates in the world and is ranked in the top 1% of
universities in the world for the quality of its graduates in
the 2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings. In 2018,
UOW was the only Australian university to be listed as a
finalist for the prestigious Global Teaching Excellence
Award (GTEA) for two consecutive years. The award
recognizes and celebrates institution-wide commitment to
the pursuit of teaching excellence.

Career Development Services

UOW Careers Central provides support and opportunities

that help students gain practical workplace experience and
the skills employers want. Careers Central helps students
set and achieve career goals, clarify and guide career
direction, and to develop their employability so they can
enter their career of choice. The University offers individual
career consultations, workshops, ideas to enhance
employability, job search support, resume advice, assistance
with interview preparation and more.

Scholarships

UOW offers a range of scholarships that help students with

the costs of study. Their scholarships offer a tuition fee
reduction of up to 30 percent and the students are
automatically considered for a scholarship program while
they submit the application.

Believe in Holistic Development of Students

UOW is a truly student-centered university with individual

attention, available staff, dedicated research supervisors and
a personal approach. From the day students join UOW, they
can expect guidance and support.

It has a unique program that connects students with

valuable co-curricular activities that are offered at the
University of Wollongong campus. Students can select from
more than 150 mentoring, leadership, community, creative
and ambassador roles. The personal and professional
development that a student gains through these activities
assists them in their holistic development for facing any
challenging roles in future.

With more than 130 active clubs on campus, UOW makes it

easy to build friendships, learn skills or develop
professional networks.
“Words of Trusts”
“There is a huge advantage in the amount of clinical work that was set aside for us. This is the kind of practical experience
and knowledge that make you valuable to employers.”

- Nicole Humble, Bachelor of Medical Radiation Physics (Honors)

“I love the campus, it’s very green. I also love the balance between getting an education, but also the social side and all the
clubs you can get involved with. There are so many opportunities.”

- Sam Houston, Bachelor of Geography

“My degree contained a diverse range of practical experiences and there were always opportunities to be involved and
become engaged beyond the theory and assignments.” – Toby Dawson, Bachelor of Social Science (Public Health)

“I was involved with the International Peer Mentoring Network. We organized events that helped international students with
their transition to university and helped them adapt. We matched them with another student to help them out.” – Loan Kien,
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S tress is the body’s natural defense against danger and
predators. When people are in stress their bodies
produce larger quantities of the chemicals cortisol,
adrenaline, and noradrenaline. But increased level of stress
can lead into depression, lack of concentration, and in-
effectiveness at work. Thus, to combat stress and make your
distinct presence felt in this hypercompetitive world is a
vital necessity to stay relevant and dominant.
Thus, there are many widely popular techniques that are
effective to beat the stress which one can find useful in
dealing with nerve-racking situations.
This Art of Twist, Turn and Stretch can give Feeling of
Transcendence
Although any physical exercise is good to fight stress, but
yoga is among one of the best. Yoga is the platform which
unites individual consciousness with the universal
consciousness or spirit. This 10,000 years old practice has
very profound effect on human’s physical and mental
well-being and provides infinite possibilities on a human
mind and soul.
Almost everyone knows about the physical benefits derived
from yoga, but in reality its practice can also give
psychological benefits, such as reducing stress and
developing a sense of well-being. It also provides spiritual
benefits, such as a feeling of connectedness with god or
spirit, or a feeling of transcendence.
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Many studies have proved that performing little yoga a day
can reduce stress and enhance productivity. Yoga also brings
and encourages a good mood, an increase in mindfulness, and
a healthy dose of self-compassion.
Balance the Consumption of Caffeine
Caffeine is the world’s most extensively consumed
psychoactive drug which acts as a stimulant which alerts
brain and also temporarily relieve drowsiness and fatigue. But
too much consumption of caffeine can lead to negative health
effects like insomnia, nervousness, an upset stomach,
restlessness, heartburn, jitters, irritability, a fast heartbeat, and
ultimately stress. According to Mayo Clinic, consumption of
more than 500-600 mg of caffeine can lead towards adverse
health effect.
Although caffeine rich food and beverages are scrumptious
which can lift your mood and give you a refreshing boost but
its consumption in excess quantities can elevate cortisol
levels.
Cortisol plays an important role in controlling blood sugar
levels, metabolism, reducing inflammation, and sharpening
memory formulation. Increase in cortisol level can result
further into muscle weakness, high blood pressure, mood
swings, anxiety etc. which ultimately cause deep stress.
Foods which contain caffeine include dark chocolate, sweet
chocolates, energy drinks, coffee liquors, American style
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 brewed coffee (Americano), black tea, soft drinks (especially colas), instant tea and coffee powders,
espresso and baked goods containing chocolate.

Too much consumption of sugary products, alcohol, and nicotine also invites stress.

Learn the Art of Saying ‘No’ Sometimes

By portraying oneself superior in front of manager, employees sometime say ‘Yes’ to some tasks which
they aren’t proficient at. Sometimes people accept promotion when they know they are not yet ready to
take upon the new challenges, marrying to someone about whom they feel unsecure about, having children
when not financially or emotionally ready and more. The list is endless but the symptoms are same, the
hesitation to say ‘No’.

“Sometimes, we need to say no so that we have more time to say yes”- Suzette Hinton, Author. There are
tasks in life which you cannot avoid but there are plenty in which you want to say ‘No’ but ultimately end
up by saying ‘Yes’ and thus invite lot of trouble and even stress as well sometime due to the
un-preparedness or in-competency for that task. Thus saying ‘No’ when you genuinely mean ‘No’ is a life
skill. For many people it comes naturally but for some it is like a mission impossible. At first glance,
saying ‘No’ to the other person may not feel right or pleasant but in the longer run it can foster better
emotional and mental health outcomes.

Thus saying ‘Yes’ all the time thus ultimately invites stress which could be avoided just by saying a polite
‘No’.

Beat the Stress with Effective Breathing Exercises

The main role of breathing exercise is to inhale oxygen and exhale CO2 through the movements of lungs.
Muscles that control the movement of the lungs are the diaphragm and the muscles between the ribs.

Breathing pattern of an anxious person is quite different from a non-anxious person. A stressed person
takes very small and shallow breaths using their shoulders instead of diaphragm to move air in and out of
their lungs. This form of in taking oxygen disrupts the balance of gases in the body. Thus to maintain the
balances it is vital to take deep breaths to feel relaxed and relieved.

Scientific studies have shown that controlling your breath can help to manage stress and stress-related
conditions like lowering blood pressure and heart rate, reducing levels of stress hormones in the blood,
and in balancing levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Many effective breath control exercises
are used in some form of yoga, tai chi and meditation which gives huge boost to the mental well-being of a
stressed person.

Skull Shining Breath, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Abdominal Breathing Technique, and Equal Breathing
are some of the popular breathing techniques which are very effective to beat stress.

Apart from these vital aspects leisure activities; be it any like giving time to act on hobbies, watching
movie, playing music or doing anything creative etc. also does provide a great relief to cope up with stress.
Fun activities can lift up the mood and can translate into a decrease in stress levels as well.

So beat the stress whenever it comes and stay calm, positive and encouraged. As someone rightly said,
nothing is permanent, so don’t stress yourself too much because no matter how bad the situation is…it will
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Technology – Transforming
Creative Minds into
the Industry’s Most
Sought-After Graduates
The ins tute aims to train and educate students
to be leaders of the future in the digital,
crea ve and innova ve technology industries
The Academy of Information Technology (AIT) was
established in 1999. They offer higher education bachelors
and diploma courses in 2D Animation, 3D Design, Digital
Design, Film and Video, Mobile App Development and
Games Programming/Design. Their courses are created to
ensure that the students graduate with skills to help them
land their dream job. They also host multiple industry
events throughout the year that provide a great networking
platform for students and industry to connect and interact.
AIT was the first in Australia to offer courses in motion
capture technology and has the latest marker less motion
capture system installed in its Sydney campus.
State-of-the-art Campus
AIT has a vibrant learning environment both inside and
outside the campus that is centered on creativity and open
space. They have a friendly and multicultural environment
that make the students feel at home on campus and gives
them the freedom to develop their creative skills.
Accomplished Alumni
AIT has produced many graduates who have been very
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successful in different walks of life. Some of the notable
alumni include Alex Holder, who is a 2017 graduate. He is
now working as a teacher’s assistant, and has formed his
own business (BigFoot DS) and launched his very own VR
games into the market. Joshua Dickinson, who graduated in
2014, is now a full-time graphic designer working for AIT
as part of the design and marketing team. Roan Sajko is a
2017 graduate. He has been working with the University of
Notre Dame on a documentary about its immersive learning
program and their collaboration with a local school and the
young students.
Promoting a Hands-on Environment
From the very beginning, the students work in a practical
environment. Regardless of the course, they’re studying –
from coding to filming, designing to animating – they are
exposed to the industry-standard software and programs.
This is to help them establish and develop the skills
throughout the course of their study.
During their final semester, the students work on their final
major projects. Throughout the course of the semester, they
present their work and campaigns to teachers/mentors
before eventually presenting a panel of industry specialists
who assess their work and provide valuable feedback to the
students.
Providing Practical Business Experiences
The institute imparts knowledge to the students related to
essential project management methods, marketing skills and
business frameworks to ensure they know how to prepare
and present their portfolio of works to the market. AIT aims
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About the Dean of AIT
Peter Cameron is the
Academic Dean of Studies of
the institute. He has multiple
years of experience in
education and the creative
technology space. He is also
the Divisional Dean of Studies
in Redhill Education. Prior he
has also worked as a Program
Director and IT Manager at
Raffles College of Design and
Commerce.
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for all students to be job ready through
professional development workshops
and industry networking opportunities.
Financial Assistance and
Scholarships
AIT provides two types scholarships to
its students:
initiAIT Scholarship – This scholarship
is for new undergraduate domestic
students. They receive 50% off their
tuition fees for the first term and last
term of their 3-year bachelor’s degree.
Creative Minds Scholarship – This
scholarship is provided to existing
domestic and international students.
Under this scholarship, the students
have to pay 50% less in their next
term’s tuition fees.
Career Opportunities and Exposures
The institute has a very successful
industry internship program – activAIT
– where their dedicated industry liaison
manager assists the talented students
with internships and job placement
over the course of their studies.
“Words of Trust”
“During this time I’ve been able to
learn so much from the teachers and
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mentors here. My greatest achievement
to date was being part of the 2017 AIT
Oscars where my project won the Best
Documentary. I love filmmaking, and
the art of cinematography itself. AIT
has helped me a lot during my studies
in filmmaking.” - Tonia Rifanni,
Bachelor of Interactive Media – Film
& Video
“Entering AIT to study the Bachelor of
Digital Design was the best choice I
made towards my career development.
Every semester is full of creative
subjects and excellent mentors.” -
Louise Casagrande, Bachelor of
Digital Design
“What I enjoyed most about my time at
AIT is the close-knit community, range
of different classes and friendly
teachers. Everyone’s always helping
each other out on their creative
projects and being supportive of each
other comes naturally to most of the
students. I’ve met friends at the school
who I know I will definitely work with
me in the future.”- Nicole Louise,
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THAT ARE PROPELLING Dreams &
Providing WINGS TO FLY
Help indeed is what I need
From you, My Lord to do good deeds
Help me succeed, End caste and creeds
And all to be freed!
– Reshi Ambreen, Poet

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T his beautiful poem reflects the
true anxiety of a person who
want to make big in life but
faces the dearth of resources to do so.
There are plenty of students around the
world who have their own passions and
areas of interest which they like to
explore and excel at. But many of them
do not have the privilege to turn their
dream into a reality since they face the
dearth of the most vital resource-
Money. Lack of money kills dreams
and makes people suffer; it forces them
to live in penury whole life.
Scholarships thus provide a ray of hope
for those who come from an
underprivileged background and give
them the much needed wings to fly
high.
These are some of the best scholarships
for the International students to study
in Australia.
Australia Awards Scholarships
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade oversees Australia Awards
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Scholarships program. This scholarship
program is established with the
bilateral and regional agreement by
various countries with the Australian
government. Students from
Indo-Pacific region can utilize this
scholarship to study undergraduate and
post graduate courses at various
Australian universities. This grant
program provides various benefits to
the applicant like: disbursement of full
tuition fees, return air travel, allowance
of A$5000 for accommodation, text
book purchase, study material and
more. This program also provides basic
living expense of about A$30000 per
year to the eligible students.
To avail this scholarship, applicants
need to sign a contract with the
Commonwealth of Australia. All the
eligible students need to leave
Australia for minimum a period of two
years after completion of their course,
failure in doing so results in paying the
total cost of scholarships to the
governing body.
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Fin-Aid
Endeavour Scholarships and
Fellowships
This is a merit based scholarship
program of the Australian government.
Through this program, Australians can
study or research overseas and
Internationals students can also do the
same in Australia. The aim of this grant
is to create a robust image of
Australian education system on the
international stage as the liberal and
superior provider of education and
research. This program aims to pull
talents from all across the globe to
provide them an opportunity to
increase their productivity and
expertise in their field.
The awardee of this grant program
gains invaluable international
experience in terms of study, research
and professional career development.
The department takes care of many
important things which concern a
student while travelling abroad and
thus provides various services that
includes: a dedicated case manager,
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pre-departure briefings, health-advisory, travel insurance,
security, accommodation, and many others. Overall, this
grant provides a student full financial support to pursue a
post-graduation or PhD either by coursework or research in
any field of study in Australia.
Research Training Program Scheme
This scholarship is exclusively designed for students who
are deeply focused on research area. This scholarship is
available to both the native Australians and overseas
students who applied for Research Doctorate and Research
Masters degrees, known as higher degrees by research
(HDRs). To apply for this scheme, students need to directly
co-ordinate with participating universities since each
university has its own selection process. This scholarship
generally covers tuition fees, some financial help for
general living, allowance needed to complete research
degree and more. The aim of this grant is to assist students
to make their dream come true by acquiring skills required
to build careers in academia and other sectors of the labor
market. Each year, RTP stipend rates get revised in the
month of October and come into effect from 1 January. For
this current year, the RTP stipend range is set from
A$27,082 to A$42,307.
IWC Scholarships
International Water Centre (IWC) Scholarships offer full
and partial scholarships to students who want to pursue
Masters of Integrated Water Management.
In order to prepare experts in the field of water
management, IWC offers partial scholarships of A$7,500
for domestic students and A$9,000 for international
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students along with return flight to Australia of up to
A$2,250. This partial scholarship covers a part of tuition
fees. This scholarship student can avail for full time (1.5
years) or in part time (extend to a period of 3 years). To get
this assistance, a student has to receive an unconditional
offer from Griffith University into the IWC Master of
Integrated Water Management (or Graduate Certificate or
Graduate Diploma course).
The Northcote Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship is specially crafted for UK residents who
want to pursue postgraduate degree in Australia. This grant
program is governed by Britain-Australia Society on behalf
of the Northcote Trust. This assistance program allows
students to pursue any course at an Australian university for
up to three years. Although students have to arrange their
health cover and insurance on their own, this scholarship is
still a great boon for those who come from underprivileged
backgrounds as this scholarship provides students a return
flight to Australia, academic fees or tuition fees and
substantial quarterly living expenses during their learning
journey. The application gets available for this grant from
April to August.
Although the list is endless, but it does help students to
choose a scholarship programs which they may fit into.
Ultimately, kindness in the form of scholarship is the best
nourishment for humanity since people needs assistance not
advice in the time of crisis. And if it is coming to transform
someone’s life then it is truly considered as a greatest
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Morling College:
Cultivating Spiritual
Growth among Students
The college provides quality, biblically-grounded
educa on and training, with the aim of
equipping the whole believer to take the whole
gospel to the whole world.
Morling College is the Theological College of pastoral and
related ministries for accreditation in NSW and ACT
Baptist Churches. Being the largest provider of theological
online education in Australia, Morling College is committed
to train people for ministry, to quality education and the
personal formation of our students.
Morling shares five core values, established by Baptist
Churches. These core values are: Christ-centered, mission-
shaped, relationally-committed, people-empowering, and
partnership-orientated. Affiliated with the Australian
College of Theology, Morling is also a college of the
University of Divinity. Morling Counseling, Education, and
Chaplaincy awards are accredited through the Tertiary
Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Courses offered by Morling with Flexible Study Options
Morling provides flexible study options that enable students
to study on campus or online. Other options like, part-time
or full time and intensive or semi-intensive are available.
The college offers from Vocational courses to
undergraduate diplomas through to doctoral degrees like;
Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate degrees,
Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Certificate courses, and
Postgraduate course in Ministry, Theology, Divinity,
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Christian studies, Counseling, Chaplaincy and Spiritual
Care degree, Plunge gap-year program, and Education
courses.
Teaching with an Aim to Improve Students Engagement
Morling College utilizes a wide range of learning and
teaching methods to enable students to engage effectively
with their studies. These include flipped classrooms,
independent projects, collaborative learning, multimedia
presentations, off-site learning endeavors, as well as the
more traditional lecture models. Morling’s teaching staff
welcomes student feedback. Students provide this by formal
means such as detailed evaluation for each unit at the end of
semester, student surveys and student focus groups.
Informal means are also used, such as interaction in-out of
class discussions, sharing lunchtime meals and mission trips
to churches and other service providers.
Morling Alumni: Stories of Success
The achievement of Morling’s alumni is a reminder of the
important work that the college does. Among many stories
of success are Marc McCrinddle and Bruce Burges.
Mark McCrindle is a Morling College alumni who
graduated with a Master of Arts degree in 2005. He is a
social researcher with an international following. As an
award-winning social researcher and an engaging speaker,
Mark has appeared across many television networks and
other media. He is a best-selling author, an influential
thought leader, TEDx speaker and Principal of McCrindle
research.
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 Bruce Burges, who studied Diploma in Planters’ scholarships are offered to
Christian Studies, Master of Arts new or continuing students who are
(Christian Studies) and Master of completing the SENT Church Planting
Theology at Morling College is a Certificate.
National Director of PeaceWise and is
Australia’s first certified Christian “Words of Trust”
conciliator. Bruce’s peacemaking work “What I like the most about Morling is
has led him to become involved in forming relationships with other
teaching and working with schools, people. I am better equipped to serve
workplace disputes, church and para- God wherever He calls me to serve
About The Principal church based conflict and victim- because of Morling”
offender cases. -Rob French – Master of Arts
Prior to entering the Baptist Ministry,
(Theology)
Ross Clifford, Principal of Morling
Scholarships Opportunities
College, was a lawyer, practiced law
Economic needs of the student are a “I am more equipped to lead my youth
in Sydney and the Northern Territory.
vital concern for many under- ministry because I studied at Morling”
He is an active radio personality, who
privileged but talented minds to carry - Kiran Shariah – Bachelor of
has worked in radio as a host for
forward their dreams. To fulfill Ministry
more than 12 years. He is still doing
student’s aspiration, Toga Scholarships
weekly spots with radio stations such
is designed to give financial support to “Being able to study online while
as Sonshine Radio, Perth. In 2010,
current full-time students or accepted working full time was quite appealing.
he was made a member of the Order
as a Morling College full-time student, Morling brings a biblical and
of Australia (AM) for his Christian
who represents the Morling values in a theological perspective to education
service and service to the media. He
constructive and empowering way in and leadership. I am a better teacher
is the author of a number of books
the community. Australian or oversees and a better leader because I have
including The Cross is Not Enough:
student, both can avail the benefits of studied at Morling.”
Living as Witnesses to the
Toga Scholarships. - Tom Anderson: Master of
Resurrection and Taboo Or To Do? Is
Divinity and Master of
Christianity Complementary with
Church Planting Scholarships: These Education (Leadership) T R
Yoga, Martial Arts, Hallowe’en,
two scholarships, known as the ‘Liam
Mindfulness and Other Alternative
McHenry’ and ‘The Refuge Church Website: www.morling.edu.au
Practices?
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Sydney Film School:
Nurturing Artistic
Skills by Providing
Practical Filmmaking
Experience
Sydney Film School aims to develop well-rounded people,
courageous in their endeavours, curious and open to life’s
marvels and compassionate in their dealings with one
another and the greater world.
Encouraging an Artist’s Creative Expression
Filmmaking is a unique art-form involving a number of
discrete stages. Cinema gives an understanding and
expression to what is precious and fragile in the world. The
spark that leads from appreciation to creation involves the
culmination of creative prowess and technical expertise.
Sydney Film School is a paragon on providing filmmaking
courses of the highest calibre within a busy production-
based studio environment. The School produces graduates
who are industry ready, have real film credits and are able
to access the network of teaching staff, alumni and industry
partners to secure work in the film and screen industries.
The School authorities wish to build a spirit of
encouragement and support through a network that extends
to an international community of students, graduates,
teachers, filmmakers, distributors, festivals, audiences and
friends. They believe in encouraging the student’s creative
expression and giving them real filmmaking experience.
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SFS is located alongside International Screen Academy in
Waterloo with a purpose built facility and world-class
equipment available to students. The school is set up as a
working film production house that makes more than 100
films every year. It is an intense learning experience but one
that results in SFS graduates leaving with up to 20 film
credits at the end of their time at film school.
Academic Programs
Sydney Film School offers two one-year courses: a
Diploma of Screen and Media and an Advanced Diploma of
Screen and Media. The Diploma provides a working
knowledge of all the fundamental disciplines of
filmmaking, including storytelling, content creation and
teamwork. The Advanced Diploma takes that knowledge
and allows the aspirant to apply to it to a chosen area of
specialisation, producing films of greater depth and
technique. Specialisation in the second year includes:
Writing, Directing, Producing, Cinematography, Production
Design, Editing and Sound.
The foundation of SFS is built on three core values:
Courage, Curiosity and Compassion. The field-ready
courses, the core values and a united passion for
filmmaking at SFS establish a very unique foundation for a
film career. The SFS community is bound together in their
project, through shared love for stories, their desire to
understand and celebrate their place in the human
experiment and the planet they share.
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Mentor of SFS
Ben Ferris, Artistic Director of the Sydney
Film School, is one of Australia’s most
respected experts in education for the screen
and media sector. He founded the UBS Film
School at the University of Sydney in 2001,
and the world-renowned Sydney Film School in
2004. Being the Director of the institution for
over fourteen years, Ben has produced 1000+
alumni who work in the film industry in more
than 40 countries worldwide, and 1000+
student short films that have been screened in
hundreds of film festivals worldwide. He has
built study exchange programs into leading film
institutes around the world including into Paris,
New York, Madrid and Moscow.
Ben is also a critically acclaimed international
filmmaker. His films have been screened and
won numerous awards in Paris, New York,
Croatia, Italy, Tokyo, Singapore, Greece,
Switzerland and Amsterdam, including the
prestigious Akira Kurosawa Grand Prix in
Japan. Ben’s first feature film “Penelope”, an
Australia-Croatian co-production, had a
worldwide release in 2011 to critical acclaim. In
2017 Ben was the Power Institute Fellow at the
Cité internationale des Arts in Paris, where he
produced the 6-screen video installation
“In(di)visible”. His feature film “57 Lawson” is
being released this year.
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“SFS has helped in moulding the story-
teller in me and has given me the
confidence to pursue this exciting
medium of art as a profession.”
Anagha Unni (Diploma)
“I have always wanted to bring about
a revolution in the film industry so I
pursued my career to become the
change. SFS provided me with that
platform and gave me that opportunity
to develop the skills that I needed to be
the change.” Afreenish Shahid
(Advanced Diploma)
“I get to make some awesome films
with a group of talented and energetic
peers. I love it here!” Jamie Murray
(Diploma)
Scholarship and Employment
Assistance
Scholarships provide support to
students who have the aspirations and
talents to grow, and need assistance
with financial resources. At SFS,
International students are eligible for
scholarships through the Endeavour
Awards for participating countries. The
Endeavour Awards is the Australian
Government’s internationally
competitive, merit-based scholarship
program providing opportunities for
citizens of the Asia Pacific, the Middle
East, Europe and the Americas to
undertake study, research and
professional development in Australia.
SFS graduates have an 85% success
rate for employment in the industry or
in further related studies. As a result of
the production house model, all SFS
Graduates leave with their extensive
show reel of films. These are their
gateway into the industry. To boost the
graduates’ profile in the industry, SFS
awards distribution grants to the best of
their films each semester to represent
the School in a number of the key
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 Performance Meter

I n the era of rapidly growing population, the competition to become successful is very fierce and tough. This competition
starts at school and stays till the person gets his/her job; even then the competition doesn’t end there. The grades of a
student are the first member of competition, the student gets familiar with. Some students achieve grades that they
deserve and some get good grades through inflation. Such grading leniency occurs and the students attain higher academic
grade which would have received a lower grade in the past. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, South Korea,
and India are the nations which have faced such issues.

Former Duke University professor Stuart Rojstaczer, researched college grades, and find out that “A” has been the most
common grade at Harvard University for twenty years. This has been the most common grade nationwide since 1998. His
studies further revealed that between 1983 and 2013, grade point averages rose from an average of 2.8 to 3.1, with 2.9 to 3.4
in private schools.

Similar studies and researches illustrated that even the Ivy League schools like Harvard, who are known for their traditional
rigorous grading practice have experienced grade inflation. They also claim that this inflation is three times more in private
school than the public schools. Some critics argue that the students are earning higher grades because they are working
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increased. The conclusion to draw from these studies is that
the students are only getting good grades, instead of getting
smarter over time.
The Benefits
Periodic grading over a term and frequent test papers aids in
getting feedback and students can motivate themselves to
do better next time. The students are in perception that good
grades mean better job and a better employer. Generally,
these grades carry prizes, certificates, and class ranking
alongside with them which always looks good on resumes.
A healthy competition is necessary for succeeding.
The Impact
The human mind is built in a way that it starts taking things
for granted if they come easily to it. The same happens with
the grade inflation. Lenient grading reduces student effort.
Such inflation will create a perception in the mind of
student that he/she will get good grades, no matter how
much they study. Further, this reduces their capability of not
pushing themselves hard. Grade inflation in high schools
can lead to improper placements of students. Students
displaying mediocre ability can end up in difficult classes,
whereas if they had been place in suitable level, they would
have learned more. On the other hand, the deserving student
will get a lower grade and reduces their chance to excel.
The students changing school mid-term has to undergo
adjustments because different schools can have a different
grading system. Changing of the schools mid-term often
breaks the continuous learning method of student’s mind.
Further, this complicates the procedure of ranking students
across different universities and institutes. Also, the
students are at a disadvantage if their new school does not
participate in grade inflation. Learned helplessness can also
be seen in schools because of grading system. Poor grades
forces students to check their work and raise their standard.
Students can lose enthusiasm and confidence in such
scenarios. Constant academic insufficiency can create
insecurities among students that they are powerless to
control their environment. Such conundrums can arise again
if student felt tribulation in assignments, homework, and
projects.
Arguments against Grade Inflation
The main argument lies in comparisons of grades as there is
no national standard for grades. In simple terms, higher the
grades better the school. Also, the interdepartmental
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grading practices can’t be compared in the first place. For
example, “A” grade in English can’t be compared to “A” in
physics. Some teachers imply that such inflations provide a
way for the students to invest their abilities in additional
programs alongside their current studies. Some schools
allow the brilliant students the chance to excel by offering
the honors option as well awarding valedictorians. Further,
the general thinking of students is that the grading at
college or post-college will carry the weight of future
employment. However, studies have revealed that the
relation between grades and their relevant job performance
is very low.
The Faculty Dilemma
Evaluating a student’s work is a serious job as students
always nudge their teachers for higher grades. These grades
affect the future of students, but the professors have to deal
with their own problems too. By handing a low grade, the
teacher puts the student at disadvantage in comparison to
his/her peers. Any type of insecurities can affect a student
life, especially at a young age. If a class gets bad grades in
the majority, it affects the instructor’s teaching ability and it
can affect their careers also. Sometimes, the teachers, in
order to save some time on grading, grade papers quickly so
that they can focus on other projects related to their job.
The Remedy
If grade inflation is bad, then fighting with it is much worse.
In this grade-inflated world, using grades to motivate and
getting feedback to prepare our young generation for future
is problematic. The consequence for a poor performance
should not be a bad grade and a student must redo it until
he/she achieves mastery in it. Schools are already revising
their existing grading policies and some are eliminating
them entirely. New schools are looking to create alternative
methods of grade evaluation. The solution can be applied at
the university level. Universities and large institutions can
help in setting a stance against such grading practices.
Employers are also boycotting the grades and are hiring
students on the basis of their internships, work experience,
major, volunteering, activities, the relevance of coursework,
and reputation of the college. Recent studies show that the
grade comes last in hiring order. Good grades definitely aid
students to shine in someone’s books but they will hardly
assist them in the competitive job market. It’s their work,
attitude, behavior, mentality, and intelligence that will help
them in the upcoming strong competitive markets. T R
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Top Education Institute:
Delivering Teaching from
Leading Professionals and
Preparing Students to
Become Job Ready
The ins tute is commi ed to delivering quality higher
educa on in interna onal business and law studies
leading to careers in law, accoun ng, business, and other
professional areas in the public and private, domes c and
interna onal sectors.
Incepted in 2001, Top Education Institute (TOP) has built
an impressive reputation in the educational sector. The
institute is known for its specialization in business and
accounting degrees through the Sydney City School of
Business, and law degrees through the Sydney City School
of Law. Students not only from Australia but from across
the oceans come to TOP to pursue their higher education
studies, thus making TOP a diverse student community.
Faculties of TOP are its real strength who possesses strong
academics from renowned Australian and international
universities. The two schools of Business and Law
encourage and nurture independent and critical thought.
Their advanced curriculum, integrated classroom learning
and interaction with industry specialists offer students a
course of international repute, preparing them for future
challenging roles.
Advanced Academic Programs
The institute offers wide range of advanced academic
programs to students for their career enhancements. Some
of the notable undergraduate programs are: Bachelor of
Laws, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Applied Finance
and Accounting, Bachelor of International Business,
Bachelor of Applied Finance and Accounting. Postgraduate
programs are: Graduate Certificate in Accounting,
Graduate Certificate in Business Management, Graduate
Certificate in Business Research, Graduate Diploma of
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Accounting, Graduate Diploma of International Business,
Graduate Diploma of Marketing and Public Relations,
Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Professional
Accounting and Business, Master of International Business,
Master of Marketing and Public Relations, Master of
Accounting Practice, Master of Business Research, Master
of Business Administration and more.
Notable Tie-up and Accreditations of TOP
TOP is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and
Standards Authority (TEQSA), Australia’s higher education
regulator. Additionally TOP has received Self-Accrediting
Authority Status from TEQSA within the Broad Field of
Education BOE 08 Management and Commerce AQF
levels 5 to 9. Top Education Group has been listed on the
main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since May
2018 as an Australian public company. The Group is
committed to invest significantly on projects to upgrade
campus infrastructure to keep up with the demands of new
tertiary education models, striving to reach to the top of
Australian private higher education. Based on Australian
educational development trends and TOP’s improvement
schedule, students will benefit from the improved quality of
education, facilities and career development initiatives
allowing TOP students to increase their competitiveness
comparatively.
In May 2016, the Institute entered into an Alliance with
PwC Australia. This collaboration assists TOP in student
career development initiatives, crafting executive education
programs, designing ‘smart campus’ and digital education
solutions. TOP has also become a strategic partner with the
Higher Education Academy UK (HEA UK). The HEA is a
UK based body that prides itself on promoting teaching
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Guiding Personality of TOP
Dr. Minshen Zhu is the Founder, CEO and
Principal of TOP. He has completed a
Bachelor’s degree from Fudan University,
China and Doctor of Philosophy from the
Australian National University, Australia. He
has successfully given various services to the
Australian multi-cultural society and has served
as a member of NSW Asia Business Council
for over ten years. Dr. Zhu also served in the
Chinese Ministerial Consultative Committee of
the Australian Federal Government from
2012-2013. His sharp administrative skills and
astuteness led him to win various notable
recognitions in the industry, The Australian
Chinese award is one among them.
excellence in higher education around
the globe. All of TOP’s academic
offerings are recognized by premier
governing bodies in Australia: CPA
Australia, Chartered Accountants
Australia and New Zealand, and the
Institute of Public Accountants. Their
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is
accredited by the Legal Profession
Admission Board which allows TOP
graduates to perform legal practice in
Australia.
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Benefits of Studying at TOP
• TOP’s teaching methodology is based
on practical learning which ensures
its graduates inculcate the skills
which make them market ready on
completion of their degrees.
• Small sized classrooms ensure better
individualized attention, class
participation and student interaction.
• Option to fast-track a course by
taking trimester units.
• Skilled professors who are known for
their innovative student-friendly
teaching methods and techniques.
• 15 types of scholarships to support
those who perform well academically
and those that may be disadvantaged.
• Unique location in the Australian
Technology Park with easy access to
transport in the heart of Sydney city.
Career Edge - getting student’s
business ready
TOP’s Career Edge program is a
collection of initiatives which help
students to transition into the
workforce confidently after graduation.
Career Edge consists of:
CareerFit - a one-week program run
by TOP in conjunction with PwC
Australia. Students will learn and
practice effective ‘business ready’
skills, and apply those skills to
business case studies to improve their
learning. Students also experience a
tour of the workplace, and work with
smart technology tools during the
program.
Workshops - experts from industry
deliver workshops to mentor students
on resume writing, interview skills and
more, assisting students to take the first
step towards their job seeking path.
Work placements - TOP also organizes
work placements that encourages
students to apply their learnt
knowledge to real-world applications.
“Words of Trust”
“I studied a Bachelor of International
Business, majoring in Accounting. This
course equipped me with a solid
foundation of networking skills,
presentation skills and all necessary
business skills. Top Education created
a platform to achieve my career goals
and ambitions.” - Jing Yang, Bachelor
of International Business, Sydney City
School of Business.
“I believe Sydney City School of Law
will equip me with the knowledge
which I need to become a lawyer. It is
a great place to be, surrounded by a
good academic and professional
culture.” Andrew Chen, Bachelor of
Laws (LLB), Sydney City School of
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THIS TIME-KILLING
ACT AND THE TECHNIQUES TO STOP IT
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 Time-Killing Act

P rocrastination is a common
problem that is found in
humans all around the world.
Many people delay their activities till
the last moment, but procrastinators
habitually avoid difficult task and
consciously look for distractions.
Distraction not only does affect the
productivity of work but it also has an
impact on human’s self- esteem. The
more a person is focused on his work
dedicatedly and continuously, the more
will be his chances to get the desired
end results which ultimately boost his
confidence level and self-esteem.

The problem of procrastination has

been there since ages and will remain
so as it is more like a habit that has
linkage with human behavior. To
understand this behavior is thus
important to further find solution to
eliminate or avoid this ‘time-killing’
act.

Why do people Procrastinate?

Ancient Greek philosophers like

Socrates and Aristotle had coined a
word in the past to describe such type
of behavior: Akrasia. It is a condition
when a person does one thing even
knowing that he has to do something
else. Loosely translated, one can say
that Akrasia is procrastination or a state
in which a person lacks self-control.
But the real question is: what is going
on in the brain that causes humans to
avoid the things that they know they
should be doing?
“My advice is to never do tomorrow what
you can do today. Procrastination is the Behavioral psychology research has
discovered a phenomenon generally
thief of time.” called as “time-inconsistency” which
- Charles Dickens, explains why despite having good
Writer intentions humans delay their works.

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 This research found that humans prefer to do that work which provides immediate rewards compared to future ones.
The psychology behind this is humans are lazy by nature and they generally want immediate gratification with less
effort as compared to much better results in longer duration as it requires more efforts and patience. Most people
generally don’t have the patience to wait for a certain period of time to see better results since it requires continuous
effort and results only get visible after a certain amount of time. So, basically the brain understands the long-term
benefits of a task, but it values immediate gratification more when it comes to the present moment (today).

Techniques to Stop Procrastination

Temptation Bundling: If a person finds a way to make the benefits of long-term choices more immediate, then it
becomes much easier to avoid procrastination. One of the best strategies to bring future rewards into present
moment is temptation bundling. This is a concept that has been popularized by Katy Milkman through a research
performed at The University of Pennsylvania. In simpler words, this strategy suggests that a person needs to bundle
a behavior that is good for him in the long-run with a behavior that make him feels good in the short-run.

Pay the Price for Missing the Deadline: Human hates penalties be it of any form, monetary or related to prestige.
Every human values their self-respect and self-esteem more than anything else. And this physiological fear could be
utilized with a good intention to avoid procrastination. If a person is really committed towards its goals, then that
person also should make some form of penalty to be paid when missing on the deadline related to performing some
task, by doing so in a sincere fashion one can avoid procrastination.

Breaking a Bigger task into Smaller One: Humans find larger task cumbersome and boring and thus most of the
humans either don’t even try to start such a task or if someone even starts it then most of them don’t reach the
finishing line. Since that large task requires continuous effort over longer period of time along with persistent hard-
work. But if humans start looking at the task into another way then larger tasks will also get executed with full
enthusiasm. The strategy is simple: break larger goals into smaller one; or even break a goal which you know that
require one month to complete into a 30 days plan. Make some daily smaller task for each day which leads towards
those bigger goals.

Interestingly, humans can make that task even further simpler by dividing a single day task into many pieces. By
doing this a person can execute each of the much smaller component with utmost dedication, concentration and
enthusiasm and can reach to the finishing line in a much smoother fashion with a happier and positive outcome.

For example, consider the remarkable efficiency of the famous writer Anthony Trollope. Anthony published 47
novels, 18 non-fictional work, 12 short stories, 2 plays, and an assortment of articles and letters. How he
accomplished this is an answer everyone wants to know.

Every day he set a target of writing 250 words per 15 minutes for many times but with a fixed time intervals
between each session. This tactic allowed him to enjoy the feelings of satisfaction and success every 15 minutes and
ultimately led him to complete a larger pool of his literary work.

Although, sometimes to achieve perfection also people do procrastinate, and delay their pending task for a little
while. But most of the people delay their work since they find it difficult, boring and cumbersome, even knowing
though its long term benefits on their lives. According to one prominent research, about 95% of persons
procrastinate to some extent and thus affect the overall productivity of their work and life. To reduce or avoid
procrastination thus these techniques proves to be really helpful. T R

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Torrens University
Australia:
Australia’s global university
nurturing future leaders
The university’s mission is to make quality higher
educa on accessible and affordable so students from all
walks of life can pursue their dreams.
Torrens University Australia is a private university which
was inaugurated by the former U.S. president Bill Clinton
in July 2014. It is part of Laureate International
Universities, a global network with more than 1,000,000+
students at nearly 60 institutions in more than 20 countries
worldwide. Torrens University was founded on the belief
that when students succeed, countries prosper and society
benefits. This commitment is expressed through the
company’s philosophy of being ‘Here for Good’, is
represented by Laureate’s status as a certified B
Corporation® and conversion in 2015 to a U.S. Public
Benefit Corporation, a new class of corporation committed
to creating a positive impact on society.
Torrens University brings an innovative, disruptive and
international approach to higher education, aiming to
provide graduates with a globally oriented skill set that will
make them desirable to employers. It offers a range of
career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate programs in
Business, Education, Hospitality, Design, Health,
Project Management and Sports Management for study
on-campus, online or a hybrid of both. Torrens University’s
campuses can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide
and Brisbane, and are led by a team of research and
career-oriented academic staff who, combined with a
carefully selected group of global industry partners, help
students to bridge the gap between study and work.
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Torrens University students get direct and personalised
access to industry-experienced lecturers and learning
facilitators through small class sizes and valuable
one-to-one interactions, regardless of whether they study
online or on-campus. The university’s dynamic online
learning mode also means you can achieve success on your
own time. On-demand access to course materials and
content is provided so students can study when it is
convenient for them. At specific campuses, hybrid courses
are also offered that combine elements of online and face to
face learning, so students have the option to select a study
mode that best suits their needs.
Torrens University places special emphasis on industry
placements for all of its academic programs. Apart from
industry collaborations, success coaches play a major role
in preparing these students for placements by conducting
workshops. Students at Torrens University undertake
industry placements with some of the most prestigious
organisations in Australia and around the world. Torrens
University students regularly work with leading industry
partners, connect with students from across our global
network and, thanks to a partnership with Gallup, work
with dedicated success coaches to identify and make full
use of their strengths.
In 2017, students partnered with the ABC to create a virtual
reality product, giving all Australian school students the
opportunity to experience the significant history of Kokoda.
In April 2018, we launched our first Massive Online Open
Course (MOOC), ‘Voices of Autism’, the first of its type to
be co-designed and co-delivered by people living with
autism. More than 12,000 students from 88 different
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President of Torrens
University Australia
Linda Brown was appointed President of
Torrens University Australia and CEO,
Laureate Australia and New Zealand in 2014.
Linda is a member of Laureate International
Universities’ global OPCOM Board, with
operational responsibility for 78,000
employees, over 70 universities in 29
countries, and a member of the IP board,
where she is driving the Internationalisation
Strategy.
Linda has 25 years of management
experience in the education sector in
Australia and the United Kingdom. Her
background is diverse, incorporating
leadership experience in government, the
private sector, social enterprise and
education.
countries are currently enrolled. These
are two important examples of how
Torrens University is combining its
knowledge and expertise with a vision
to make learning accessible and
innovative.
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Linda is an acknowledged educational
leader in the Asia Pacific region. She
has represented Australia for six years
at APEC Women Leaders’ Conference
in Asia Pacific and was identified by
Management Today as one of “25
Australian women to watch”.
Prior to joining Laureate, Linda was
Deputy Vice Chancellor and Director
TAFE at Swinburne University,
Melbourne where she was responsible
for maximizing the dual sector
advantage, driving the sustainability
and social inclusion strategies across
the University and managing the TAFE
Division. She was part of the senior
executive team which facilitated a
highly successful joint venture between
SEEK and Swinburne to create
Swinburne Online.
Previously, Linda held the position of
Director of Metropolitan South
Institute of TAFE where she
amalgamated three TAFEs in Brisbane
and was a senior Queensland
Government executive with the
Department of Education, Training and
the Arts.
Her global business and educational
experience includes Corporate CEO,
Futures Stockbroker; Managing
Director, Dartington, UK; and Director
of Stoke-on-Trent FE College. Linda
was also part of the UK Government’s
rapid response team for the Further
Education Funding Council, utilised to
turn around failing colleges, and was
part of the UK’s’think tank’ on
education as a global business.
Linda’s qualifications include a
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
management awarded at the
Manchester Metropolitan University
and a Postgraduate Certificate in
Education awarded under the Royal
Charter of Council for National
Academic Awards.
Student Testimonials
“The reason I chose TUA to study my
Masters is that it gave me ultimate
flexibility; it allowed me to do a
conference call in New York and
collaborate with colleagues in London
and complete an exam in a hotel room
in Perth.” - Garreth Hallaran (Master
of Business Administration)
“I want to be able to follow my passion
and love for design and see what
journey this degree may initiate for the
rest of my life. I would like to thank
Torrens for providing me with a chance
for this amazing opportunity.” - Jessica
Alexander (Bachelor of Media Design) T R
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