Ann Mae Maxwell from Young said she felt “very good” when she recently graduated with a Bachelor of Communication in Journalism from the University of Canberra.
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“I’m very proud of what I have achieved,” the 21-year-old said.
The Young High School graduate said she enjoyed the practicality of her course.
“I definitely learned a lot of skills that now I will take into the workplace,” she said.
Ms Maxwell will put these skills into practice at her current job in marketing and public relations with the non-for-profit cancer support group Eden-Monaro.
Her parents Donna and Greg Maxwell and her brother Brad, who started his degree in urban planning at the same university earlier this year, attended her ceremony.
Her boyfriend Phil Webb, who also graduated with a Bachelor of Education from the university on the same day, was also in attendance.
Young’s Laura Maree Ferguson felt “relieved” after graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Canberra.
“At times it was hard work but I absolutely loved it!” the 23-year-old said. “I really enjoyed the practical side of the degree at the science labs and very hands-on work.”
The former school captain at Young’s Hennessy Catholic College enjoyed the experience so much that she’s already started a Masters in Occupational Therapy at the university.
“I hope to finish in June 2016 and then go into practice,” she said.
Her mum, grandmother and boyfriend attended the ceremony at Parliament House’s Great Hall on 9 October, before going out for lunch to celebrate Ms Ferguson’s achievement.
More than 1300 students collected their degrees in four ceremonies with many graduates from rural and regional areas.
University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Parker congratulated the students on their academic success.
