Elena Turnes
Elena is a 22-year-old biochemist from Spain studying English at UQ-ICTE in Brisbane. She loves the nature and meeting people from other countries She aspires to study masters in the year 2017.
Elena (back), teachers and classmates on the top floor of the ICTE-UQ building
Elena:
One of my favourite poems starts with the following words:
“As you set out for Ithaka
hope the voyage is a long one,
full of adventure, full of discovery.”
- Cavafy
This words are such an inspiration to me. I feel my life is a journey, a journey in which I need to explore different countries and cultures in order to learn more about myself and everything that surrounds me. That’s why I decided to improve my English in Australia.
And now that I am living in this Australian state I am really enjoying its weather, its nature and its kind people.I came to Brisbane right after finishing my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in Seville, Spain. I really love science but I needed a break afterwards. That’s why I applied for a scholarship from Study Queensland (Queensland Government) and ICTE-UQ… And I got it!
However, what I really like most from Brisbane, and I am not kidding, is ICTE-UQ. I love coming every day to St Lucia’s campus, it is so beautiful! Especially for attending my English course at ICTE-UQ, Advanced English Communication Skills (AECS), that makes me wake up so early each morning full of energy and positivity.
My teachers are engaged and approachable; my classmates are from seven different countries and are really interesting and unique; and the topics we talk about are updated, dynamic and completely suitable for learning every day.
Elena is a 22-year-old biochemist from Spain studying English at UQ-ICTE in Brisbane. She loves the nature and meeting people from other countries She aspires to study masters in the year 2017.