Student name: Stuart Molloy
Student program: Bachelor of Arts
Country of origin: Scotland

Stuart Molloy is 22 and from Perth in Scotland.
He is in his final year of a BA in English and Latin

“Initially, I fancied studying marine biology, and, as I was more willing to picture myself splashing around in the Coral Sea than in the North Sea, I started looking at Australian universities. I changed my mind to focus on humanities-type subjects, but the change in what I wanted to do didn’t change where I wanted to do it.

Studying in Australia, to me, represented the opportunity to experience somewhere different and to really get to appreciate it because I'd be living there for an extended period of time.

“I looked at UK universities – St.Andrews, Cambridge, Durham and Edinburgh – as well as two other Australian universities. My decision to go to UWA was based on its overall reputation as an excellent university, and the expertise of its staff. Some of the highlights of my course include being taught English and Latin by people such as the literary critic and creative writer Gail Jones, and Brian Bosworth, one of the world’s leading experts on Alexander the Great. I think the presence of such staff gives a real indication of the quality of UWA's teaching as a whole.

“I think the biggest benefit of studying here is simply being an international student. Without wanting to sound like a cliché, it is an experience which gives you much more than a degree. Just by going through the day-to-day in another country, you’re exposed to perspectives very different from your own, and that’s probably one of the most useful lessons you can gain in life. Plus, of course, a degree from UWA will be held in high regard by prospective employers.

“I really enjoy living in Perth. Beneath the sleepy, laid-back façade, it provides a great social life. On top of that, UWA has a huge number of social and sports clubs administered by the students themselves."