Name: Krishna Ali High school attended:
Kildare Catholic College Degree: Bachelor of Mechatronics
Engineering/Bachelor of Computer
Science (Multimedia Programming
& Game Design) Year of study: Second year Target graduation date: 2011 Interests: Computer Programming,
web development and video games Uni involvement: I am currently
participating in the soccer clubs and
planning to join other clubs like the
chess club Other: Planning on going for student
exchange to North America in 2009
Questions:
What excited you most about coming to uni?
The vast opportunities to learn more about electronics and computers.
Why did you want to come to uni in the first place?
Because it was the best way I could think of in furthering my education and improving my employability.
If you had to give somebody one reason—and one only—to study at UOW, what would it be?
It would have to be the scenery, the place is just magnificent.
What’s your favourite class? Why?
That’s a hard question, because I like all of them, but if I had to choose then it would my 3D animation and programming classes because I enjoy programming.
Why did you choose your particular degree?
Because I have always had a passion for electronics and 3D animation since I was like 10.
What kind of career might you like to pursue after graduation?
I’d love to be a movie producer!
What have you learned about yourself while studying at UOW?
I have learnt that I am very inquisitive and reasonably hard working.
If you participate in any extracurricular activities, how have they impacted on your experience at UOW?
I participate in the lunchtime soccer matches on Wednesdays, which have really helped in getting rid of stress.
In your opinion, what’s the biggest difference between studying at high school and studying at UOW?
The greatest difference will have to be the freedom of choice when it comes to choosing what to study and when to study. There is a lot of freedom at UOW.