Amy S

• Hi Amy! What are you studying?

  Bachelor of Education (Primary)

• Why did you choose to study in Melbourne?

  Melbourne is the closest major city to where my family lives.

• Why did you choose to live at Iglu?

  Honestly, it was advertised through my university. But I have stayed for 3 years because of the facilities, amazing people and opportunities.

• What is your favourite thing about being a student?

  There are so many opportunities to understand who you really are.

• What is your favourite thing to do when you are not studying?

  Working out.

• As an Iglu Regional Scholarship recipient, how did the scholarship help you?

  It enabled me to feel financially secure enough to move out of home after a tricky first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• So you’re a Resident Leader. What’s your favourite thing about being an RL?

  Being a friendly face to people in the building!

• What is your favourite thing about Iglu?

  The people.

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

  Hard to tell, doing something that challenges me both physically and mentally.

• What words of wisdom would you pass on to future Iglu residents?

  If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room.