Deakin Conversations

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Deakin Conversations is the newest podcast in town brought to you by the Deakin South Asia office in New Delhi. In this podcast, we’ll be in conversation with some of our brilliant Deakin students who are navigating their lives as international students in Australia or have graduated and are now doing amazing things around the world. You will be getting a first-hand look into the aspirations, learnings and experiences of these Deakin students and graduates.

Episodes

  1. In conversation with Deakin alumni father-daughter duo

    10/07/2023

    In conversation with Deakin alumni father-daughter duo

    Join us for an inspiring conversation as we dive into the unique experiences of Venkat and Poorvaja, a father-daughter duo who embarked on their educational journeys at Deakin University, Australia, 25 years apart. In this episode, we explore their individual perspectives, the common threads that connect their time at Deakin, their aspirations for the future, cherished memories on campus, and valuable advice for young graduates like Poorvaja.

    29 min
  2. In conversation with Aamir Qutub, award winning entrepreneur and MBA (International) graduate, Deakin University

    22/08/2022

    In conversation with Aamir Qutub, award winning entrepreneur and MBA (International) graduate, Deakin University

    In the final episode of Season 1 of the Deakin Conversations podcast, Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Alliances) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University, is in conversation with Aamir Qutub, Deakin’s young alumni of the year 2021. Tune in to hear Aamir’s journey from delivering newspapers part-time to becoming the award-winning CEO and founder of Enterprise Monkey.

    26 min
  3. In conversation with Abhilash Sengupta, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) graduate, Deakin University

    10/08/2022

    In conversation with Abhilash Sengupta, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) graduate, Deakin University

    Abhilash's story is one of hope and passion. In this episode, he shares his unique story of winning the Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship in 2015, his experience working as an Analytical Road Loads Engineer at Ford Motor Company and career opportunities for engineering students in Australia.

    30 min
  4. In conversation with Asef Aktab from Bangladesh

    22/07/2022

    In conversation with Asef Aktab from Bangladesh

    In this episode, Asef Aktab, Vice-Chancellor's 100% scholarship recipient and engineering graduate from Deakin, talks about his transition from Bangladesh to Australia, opportunities for engineering students in Geelong and why he dislikes Amber Heard.

    22 min
  5. In conversation with Apoorva Malik, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) student, Deakin University

    31/05/2022

    In conversation with Apoorva Malik, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) student, Deakin University

    Author, business owner and psychology student, Apoorva Malik shares her secret to doing it all in this episode.

    20 min
  6. In conversation with the Lallchand sisters from Mauritius

    20/05/2022

    In conversation with the Lallchand sisters from Mauritius

    Originally from Mauritius, sisters Shraddha and Dhanishta Lallchand both studied Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University. In this episode, they share about navigating cultural differences between Mauritius and Australia, embracing Deakin opportunities, trying a new cuisine every week and so much more.

    23 min
  7. In conversation with Moulishri Shukla, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws student, Deakin University

    04/05/2022

    In conversation with Moulishri Shukla, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws student, Deakin University

    Moulishri (or Mouli as she likes being called) reminds us of Geet from Jab We Met. Why? Well, she's genuine, unfiltered and brimming with energy! In this episode, Mouli gets candid with Priyanka about how her dad's army background shaped her for life in Melbourne, tips on writing your personal statement for Deakin 100% scholarship and getting real with reels!

    18 min
  8. In conversation with Adit Pawha, Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) graduate and Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship winner

    28/04/2022

    In conversation with Adit Pawha, Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) graduate and Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship winner

    Adit's passion for cricket led him to pursue a Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) at Deakin University and watching Moneyball sparked his interest in analytics. Interesting, isn't it? Well, that's not all, there's a lot more to Adit's journey, and he's sharing it all in this episode of the Deakin Conversations podcast. Tune in!

    21 min
  9. In conversation with Hritish Kakati, Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship Winner 2021, Deakin University

    21/04/2022

    In conversation with Hritish Kakati, Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship Winner 2021, Deakin University

    In this tell-all episode, Hritish gets real about balancing sports with studies, application and interview tips for Deakin VC scholarships and even his last Google search!

    19 min
  10. In conversation with Girish Gupta, MBA (International) Graduate, Deakin University

    14/04/2022

    In conversation with Girish Gupta, MBA (International) Graduate, Deakin University

    In this episode, Girish Gupta, Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship winner, gets real about his undying love for Punjab's chole bhature, bell-bottom pants, Deakin university campus and debating club! https://deakinuniversity.in/vcscholars/

    23 min
  11. In conversation with Calvin Gomez, Graduate Engineer and PhD student, Deakin University

    05/04/2022

    In conversation with Calvin Gomez, Graduate Engineer and PhD student, Deakin University

    From application tips for prospective students to piping hot coffee anecdotes, Calvin Gomez, Deakin Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship Winner, shares it all in this episode! If you need help in drafting your scholarship application or want to hear about the experience of being an Indian student in Australia, this episode is for you! BONUS - Don't miss the Koffee with Karan inspired super fun rapid-fire round towards the end of the episode.

    21 min
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Deakin Conversations is the newest podcast in town brought to you by the Deakin South Asia office in New Delhi. In this podcast, we’ll be in conversation with some of our brilliant Deakin students who are navigating their lives as international students in Australia or have graduated and are now doing amazing things around the world. You will be getting a first-hand look into the aspirations, learnings and experiences of these Deakin students and graduates.

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