Hey everyone my name is Luisa and I'm a
recent graduate from the University of
Adelaide and I'm also a
science communicator.
As you can see I am currently on campus,
I'm in one of my favourite lecture theatres
and today I'm going to be having
a socially distant chat
with Alisha who is a current science
student. So on that note
let's say hello to Alisha.
LUISA: Hey Alisha, thanks so much for joining us today.
ALISHA: Hi, thanks for having me.
LUISA: So to start can you tell me a little
bit about what you're currently studying?
Yes, I've recently completed 
my Bachelor
of Science (Mineral Geoscience) degree and
now undertaking my
honours in geology.
LUISA: That sounds awesome,
but what actually is mineral geoscience?
ALISHA: So, mineral geoscience is 
essentially the study of the earth,
so we're looking at rocks, 
minerals, tectonic processes, fossils,
just kind of how the earth works.
LUISA: That is pretty cool.
What was it like studying 
that degree at university?
I really love studying
here at university so it was a very
practical degree and I got to travel all
around South Australia and also over to
the Middle East.
LUISA: Wow, love a travel opportunity,
not at the moment though,
but that's okay.
So I know that some students get a
little bit stressed when it comes to
degree selection, thinking 
that they have to know what
they want to do at the end of Year 12.
Was that what it was like for you?
I always knew I wanted to go into geology.
I originally wanted to major in
geology and geophysics but quickly
realised I wanted to focus on mineral
geoscience and it was
really easy to change into
that degree once I was in university.
LUISA: It's really good to know that it is
quite easy to move around once you're in.
So have you had the opportunity to
undertake any industry placements 
as a part of your studies?
ALISHA: So at the end of 2019 I got to 
complete a three-month vacation program
up in Queensland at an
underground mine and they have
offered me a graduate position
once I finish my studies.
LUISA: Well congratulations on being offered
a graduate role, that is amazing.
And I guess my final question would be,
what advice would you give to a student
looking to study science at the
University of Adelaide?
ALISHA: I think just to be really open-minded,
once you're in university you get to
undertake so many courses and really
understand what it is, what you do want
to focus on in the sciences, especially
with the help of staff and lecturers at
the university.
LUISA: That's some really good advice.
Well thank you so much Alisha.
If you'd like to learn
more about Alisha's degree
head to the University of Adelaide's
website and on Degree Finder search
'Mineral Geoscience'.
