Student testimonials

Discover insights from our international students, past and present, as they share their Holmesglen journey. Hear their stories and experiences firsthand.

International Students

Divyangana’s dream of working in healthcare inspired her move to Australia.

While studying a nursing diploma, and now nursing degree, Divyangana has used strong classroom theory, state-of-the-art simulation activities and clinical placements to prepare for work in Australia’s healthcare industry.

During her diploma, Divyangana secured a fellowship with Epworth Hospital, and completed placements across the healthcare provider's Brighton, Camberwell and Richmond facilities, working in the rehabilitation and vascular surgery departments.

Divyangana’s passion was recognised when she was named a Victorian International Education Awards winner.

“I want to enhance the student experience. It’s been amazing to be a voice for TAFE.”

Eddie is a passionate and community-focused person, who made a significant impact to Holmesglen’s Student Association and ambassador program during his studies.

Described as a friendly, engaging and optimistic student by his teachers, Eddie wants to use his education to run a non-profit school in his home country, Mongolia.

He is well on his way to achieving this goal after working as an intern at the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO.

“The course helped me find my passion. I learned that raising your voice and being an active individual is crucial. Holmesglen was there to listen and help me,says Eddie.

Hybee’s teachers describe him as kind-hearted with a wonderful intellectual humility.

During his time at Holmesglen, Hybee received the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Student Nurse Award for dedication to his nursing degree.

He also received our Higher Education Student of the Year honour.

Following his studies, Hybee was offered a graduate year in mental health nursing at Goulburn Valley Shepparton.

He speaks highly of Holmesglen’s practice-based teaching model and looks forward to helping future nursing learners.

Rimpal is an inspiring IT learner, thoroughly engaged in mastering the technical as well as the interpersonal skills to excel in her future career.

Rimpal honed her skills in programming, business analysis, information systems and databases, among others, at Holmesglen.

She always displayed excellence working on group projects, providing leadership, motivating and inspiring others towards reaching common goals.

“Working and collaborating on group projects is challenging but also a lot of fun,” says Rimpal.

Rimpal is an International Student of the Year winner and served on our Student Representative Council.