The diversity among students at the University allowed me to think about the differences that we have and how we come together with common goals. These interactions, sensitivity and reflection on what I did and do, shaped the way I think and is shaping the way I am.

Reflecting on my journey at the University, I realise how much it shaped me, not just academically, but as a person. I brought my rural background, experiences, doubts, and dreams — and the university gave me space, mentorship, and a whole new way of looking at the world. I learned lessons that were far beyond the classroom. For me, the financial support I received was the difference between ​“what could have been” and ​“what is.”