Kathleen O'Shea
7 March 2014: University of Canberra business management student Sarah Busby has been offered a spot at England's prestigious Oxford University as part of their study abroad program.
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UC student Sarah Busby will study on exchange at Oxford from next month. Photo: Bel Combridge Photography |
"I'm really excited," Ms Busby said. "I wanted a really great exchange experience, but also something challenging. At first I thought there's no way I could get in to Oxford but then I read through some of their requirements and I thought I could potentially meet what they needed, so I just thought I'd give it a go and luckily I was accepted!"
Studying at Oxford from April to June this year, Ms Busby will be undertaking units in service marketing and business finance with a particular interest in innovation, management and strategy as well as business entrepreneurship. She will receive credit for the four units she takes at Oxford towards her degree with the University of Canberra, leaving only one unit to go before she can graduate.
Ms Busby partly credits her success to the support provided to her by two of her tutors at the University. In the application process she was required to provide two letters of recommendation and was appreciative to receive them from senior management studies lecturer Greg Boland and assistant professor of management Diane Phillips.
"They've just been amazing throughout my whole experience at UC. I was really lucky to get some really nice letters and to have the support of UC," she said.
The 26-year-old said she believes her strong involvement in student life and industry networking through workshops organised by the University also helped her secure the exchange program place.
"I've got a lot of enthusiasm and that's what I like about Oxford. Oxford want to see that you actually get involved and want to contribute to the University life so I think that helped me get in as well."
