Noppawan Luangdilok
Home country: Thailand
Program: Exchange/Cheung Kong Scholarship
When choosing a university overseas, a safe environment was a priority for Noppawan Luangdilok.
Her previous experiences in Australia, along with the exchange program at her home school of Chulalongkorn University and the Cheung Kong Scholarship, led her to USC.
“I’d been to Australia twice and I think it is a safe country to live in,” Noppawan says.
“The University is great, the people are very friendly, the weather is mild, and the local area is very safe.”
Noppawan is impressed with the services and facilities at USC, and has found teaching and support staff to be helpful, especially on her arrival.
“The International Relations staff are very friendly and helpful,” Noppawan says.
“I always get some good advice from them, including travel ideas.
“It was hard at the beginning . . but with the generous help of the International Relations and University staff, I quickly settled down and got things in place.
“It’s been such a warm welcome and I really appreciate their assistance.”
The interactive nature of the tutorials at USC appeals to Noppawan. She says the different study and learning methods at USC offer a contrast to the learning environment she has experienced at home in Thailand.
“In my home institution, there are only lecture classes and we have discussions occasionally,” Noppawan says.
“At USC, there are tutorials that I found useful in many courses. Every week, we can express our ideas and discuss. I think it helps us understand the subject better by learning from others’ opinions.
Noppawan also appreciates the facilities and resources available on campus.
“There are plenty of computers with Internet access in the Library, and the Library opens during the weekends,” she says.
“Moreover, there are many interesting books and movies to be borrowed from the Library.”
Noppawan describes living in student accommodation at UniCentral as convenient and enjoyable.
“UniCentral student accommodation is only a five-minute walk from the University and the staff and facilities are very good,” she says.
“I like my apartment and enjoy sharing it with the other students. We are from four different continents but we get along really well.”
Noppawan has also found time to participate in some of International Relations’ social activities.
“I’ve participated in IR’s morning tea session and I found that it was a great opportunity to meet with IR staff as well as fellow exchange students—and the feasts are really awesome!” she says.