Poornima Gopalkrishna : Master Business and Commerce.

Hi, I’m Poornima Gopalakrishnan, and I am in my final semester of a Masters in Business and Commerce at the Sydney Graduate School of Management.
When I first arrived I was a little nervous because it’s totally different to studying at home in India, but the people at the International office were very friendly and welcoming. So it didn’t take very long for me to feel comfortable.
I was pleasantly surprised at how many foreign students there are on campus, and it made me feel like I fit in. There are students from all around the world so we share a lot in common and they understand what you’re going through.
The campus is very friendly and safe place, which is really important, especially for a woman.
There are lots of social activities and group gatherings so it’s easy to make friends. And there are lots of common rooms and post grad rooms where you can meet and do group work. So it’s a very relaxed environment to study and work in.
The security on campus is very good so you feel personally safe. They are always patrolling the campus, it’s well lit, and there are always lots of people around. They also have a free shuttle bus service, running day and night, that takes you door to door from class to your accommodation.
I have late classes but I feel really safe and confident and am having a really happy time studying here.
Compared to India, this is a much less formal environment which has a positive, stimulating effect on your learning.