Sharmila set for success
Amanda Jones
17 April 2014: Sharmila Khinda is proof that if you set your mind to it, you can achieve anything.
Ms Khinda has a learning disability but she hasn’t let that stop her from completing her studies and is now the proud recipient of a Bachelor of Management degree.
“It was a long, tough journey, filled with many late nights, but I persisted and I’ve finally finished. I feel great,” she said.
“My mother’s family are doctors, judges, teachers and accountants and I was inspired by them to follow my own dream and complete my degree.”
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Sharmila Khinda pictured at graduation. Photo: Michelle McAulay |
After contacting the University’s Inclusion and Welfare team, which assists students with a disability or ongoing health conditions, Ms Khinda was able to take alternate assessment.
“It takes time for me to learn things, I might not understand the first time, or even the second or third time, but I was determined to finish my degree.
“The University, particularly my lecturers Michael de Percy and Mary Walsh, were very supportive and I am very grateful for the assistance I have received,” she said.
“Having a degree is very important to me, I believe it will open up so many opportunities for me and I am so pleased I have finished, while also making some friends in tutorials along the way,” she added.
Ms Khinda has registered with a disability employment service and is looking for office administration work. She also hopes to work in the Australian Public Service one day.
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