Ever wondered what it’s like to learn with students from different countries, use the same tools as industry pros, and maybe even complete your degree in Australia? Evangelynn George, a 2nd year Media and Comm student, gives you the inside scoop on what it’s like to be part of a global classroom – Swinburne Sarawak style.
Okay, real talk. Have you ever sat in class and thought, “When am I ever going to use this in real life?” Yeah? We’ve all been there.
At Swinburne Sarawak, that question gets answered fast. Why? Here, your classroom does not stop within the four walls of the university. Because… welcome to your global classroom – where you learn, build and connect with the world. Literally.
Sounds fancy? It kinda is. But ‘fraid not, I got you. So, let’s break it down.
What Even Is A Global Classroom?
Think of it like this: instead of just doing lessons from textbooks (or projected in front of the class), you’re doing real stuff that matters – with peers from different countries, unique cultures, and even a different time zone. It’s not just about what you learn, but how and who you learn it with.
Here’s what makes it global:
- You’ll team up with students from another time zone (RIP your sleep schedule)
- You’ll work on actual problems faced by global companies
- You’ll learn from lecturers who have been-there-done-that in the industry
- You’ll use tech and tools that real professionals use.
Whether you’re in the lab on campus, or brainstorming with peers from the Melbourne campus, you’re part of a learning experience that will be useful (and not just ‘memorise and forget’).
A Top Tier Study Experience
Let’s get into the good stuff.
- You might be building a robot, creating an app, or working on a solution for climate change. The point is – these are not just assignment problems. They’re real-world challenges. A Swinburne project that you’re working on would impact people across borders, and won’t be just essays that only the lecturers will read.
- Ever coded with industry-level software? Designed in VR? Done a cyber test simulation? You heard that right – you’ll be using the same stuff the pros use. We’re hands-on, meaning all-on-board-hands-on. Because for Swinburne students, it should not be just theory – it should be about action, so work those hands (and brain).
- Yeap. Your group project might include a team member from Melbourne or a student from Swinburne Sarawak’s partner uni in Europe. You’ll be doing real collabs with students from across the globe (and that’s a normal day in Swinburne).
- Start in Kuching, complete your degree in Melbourne – same degree, just studying down in two countries. It’s way more wallet-friendly, and yeah, you still get that full Aussie uni vibe. Or stay local and still graduate with a globally recognised qualification. Your call.
Why It Matters to You (You Heard Me, I’m Talking to YOU)
Because the world is changing. Fast. And companies are not just hiring based on your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CPGA). They are looking for people who:
- can work in global teams
- know their way around fast-changing tech
- think on their feet, adapt, and innovate.
A global classroom gets you ready for all that. It’s about making you future-proof by building your skills and confidence, and giving you experiences that actually matter when you step out into the world.
TL;DR What You Get Being A Swinburne Student
- study locally, graduate with a global degree
- learn with peers from all around the world
- use the same tech as industry pros
- get real-world ready from Day One.
Whether you’re into design, coding, engineering, or just trying to figure things out, Swinburne Sarawak is the place to start building your borderless future. If you’re ready to learn stuff that really matters, want to work with people from all over the world, and open doors to bigger opportunities, welcome to Swinburne Sarawak.
Are you ready to level up? Because your journey starts here.