Student Background introduction:

Angela is an overseas student from Taiwan currently undertaking her clinical placements in 3rd year postgraduate medical program at UQ in 2018. Prior to studying medicine, she completed a Bachelor degree of Science (3 year) and passed the medical school entry exam. UQ’s 4 year medical program involves two years of theory studies and two years of clinical placements which are done in various clinical schools/hospitals across Southeast Queensland. Provisional medical registrations are granted to graduates upon graduation. Full medical registrations are awarded after successful completion of internship training which takes place after graduation (about 1 year). this full medial registration license which is recognized by USA.

Following is her description about studying in UQ and her relationship with Sophia NEST.

To whom it may concern,

     My name is Angela Chang and I am a 3rd year medical student at the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. I’d like to share with you how Sophia Chang and her team at Newton Education have accompanied me through my journey from Taiwan to Australia.

     I first met Sophia at the exchange student tour on the Gold Coast organized by Newton Education back in 2007 (I was at the end of Year 9). I instantly fell in love with Australia and was determined to continue and further my education over here. I stayed in touch with Sophia after the tour and finished my senior high school education in Taiwan. Towards the end of Year 12, Sophia recommended UQ and its Foundation year program to me for their prestige, national and international reputation, and excellence in teaching and research.

     The Foundation year program offers Australian Year 12 level subjects, aiming to help international students settle into Australian education system. It was not hard to ace in the program and it did help me familiarize with the style of assessment marking, expectations from examiners etc. I also established many solid friendships during the Foundation year, which have continued into university years and even now. During my foundation year, Sophia was there for me to fall back on, seeking accommodation close to school for me and making sure I was coping with the new environment and tasks well.

     At the end of the foundation year, I was granted an unconditional offer to commence a Bachelor degree of Biomedical Science at UQ. I spent three years completing this degree, and pass GAMSAT to be admitted into medical school at UQ. The GAMSAT exam score is one of entry post graduate medical school requirement document.

       Australian medical schools have just as high entrance standard as any oversea medical schools. For about four weeks, Sophia and her assistant invested much time and effort in helping me with the applications. Thanks to them, I was offered a spot at UQ medical school after months of waiting.

     As far as I am concerned, Sophia hasn’t been just an average education agent. Over these years, she has offered me the most heartfelt advice on both education and life. Like a mother, she is always there for me and I know she has my back. In retrospect, I would not have come so far in life without her companionship and I am indebted to her for the rest of my life.

2018 1015 Angela Chang