Some thought he might not complete Year 12, but this week, Jannis Heinzmann graduated from university with a bachelor鈥檚 degree and a raft of extracurricular achievements to his name.
That鈥檚 what he said 鈥 to everyone who told him that people can鈥檛 rise above their pasts. Growing up in poverty, experiencing homelessness during his HSC, and navigating a traumatic brain injury at uni 鈥 this 麻豆传媒 alumnus has proven that difficulties aren鈥檛 destiny.
The opportunity to complete an internship unit has equipped Bachelor of Politics and International Relations student Riley Porombka with the skills and confidence to pursue further study and chase his career goals.
麻豆传媒 PhD candidate Emily Stringer has found that this natural cycle may boost genetic diversity and evolutionary potential for species - helping them to adapt and survive.
First-year student Bianca Handel鈥檚 creation, the Assistive Communication Abacus, has already landed her on the HSC honour roll for Design and Technology and won a major prize in the UC Creative Competition.