Division of Health Sciences
I chose to study podiatry as I wanted to work in allied health. I chose
UniSA because of its good reputation, also the only uni in SA offering
my course & didn’t really want to go interstate.
What I enjoy most about studying at UniSA are the facilities, the
opportunities, the quality of what I’m learning and the people I go to
uni with. The staff I have been associated with have been fantastic;
I’ll never forget how the podiatry staff learnt our names in Orientation
week and on the first day of the teaching program greeted us by name. It
signalled to me from the very beginning I would never be a number in
their program, I’d be a person.
I have had the opportunity to work in the University podiatry clinic
which has been amazing and I am looking forward to expanding my work
placements in the future. Podiatry is something that cannot be taught
solely on a whiteboard, you need to experience it. Experience when
coupled with understanding develops better clinicians.
When I finish my degree I will probably combine work in a rural or
remote area with travel. I believe in lifelong learning, whether that
translates into further study or gaining new experiences and skills
within my chosen vocation remains to be seen- I won’t discount anything
at this stage.
Podiatry is important to me because you can see the impact a little bit
of your time and expertise can have on a persons overall wellbeing. To
be a leader in this field I believe you need commitment, compassion,
communication and understanding.
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