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Hi, my name is David Sea and I'm from Cambodia. I'm studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in Chemical Engineering at The University of Queensland.
Why did you choose to study in Australia and specifically at UQ?
From a young age, I knew I wanted to explore the world and I always believed that there were so many opportunities out there waiting for me. I decided to pursue my education abroad and moved here when I was 12 years old to attend high school.
I picked Australia because of the great weather, multicultural society, and the high quality of life that makes this such a liveable country.
I chose UQ as it offers world-class programs and is renowned for its high ranking in various engineering disciplines. I truly believe that UQ is a stepping stone to my goal of becoming a global citizen and contributing to the advancement of our society. I know that with hard work and the right support, I have the capacity to innovate and create change.
What are the best things about your program at UQ?
I chose Chemical Engineering as my major because I have a strong interest in organic chemistry and the processing field. Chemistry has always intrigued me as it reveals how nature works and I believe it is fundamental to everyday processes.
UQ provides a great learning experience based on real life problems as it offers a range of programs that interests me. Each day, I am constantly accumulating new knowledge that can be applied directly to both complex concepts and everyday events which I believe is fascinating.
