-
Courses
Courses
-
Future Students
Courses
-
Current Students
You and Your CourseOpportunities
-
Research and Teaching
Our ResearchResearch Degrees
-
Partners and Community
Partner with JCU
- About JCU
Partner with JCU- Advanced Analytical Centre
- Accommodation
- Alumni
- ATSIP
- Association of Australian University Secretaries
- Australian Quantum & Classical Transport Physics Group
- Careers and Employability
- CMT
- College of Healthcare Sciences
- College of Medicine and Dentistry
- Division of Tropical Environments and Societies
- Estate
- Graduation
- IERC
- International Students
- JCU Eduquarium
- JCU Halls of Residence
- Language and Culture Research Centre
- Library
- Marine Geophysics Laboratory
- Open Day
- Parents and Partners
- Pathways to University
- Planning and Performance
- Policy
- Professional Experience Placement
- Rapid Assessment Unit
- JCU Connect
- Scholarships @ JCU
- Staff
- Tropical Sustainable Design Case Studies
- VAVS Home
- Media & Comms
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine
- About JCU

Publications Student profiles Sylvia Aiai Opu
Sylvia Aiai Opu
I think that my Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting, and Bachelor of Law is a perfect combination of what I like doing and what I am good at.
I am enjoying my time studying at the James Cook University Townsville campus. At first, it was a bit difficult adjusting to a new environment and culture, but with the help of my family, and the support of the staff here at JCU, I was able to transition into university life quicker than I thought. I think that the university support system is great, there’s no question that can’t be answered. My lecturers and professors have also helped with the transition into university life. They are wonderfully understanding, easy to talk to and motivate me to do study to my full potential.
I chose JCU for a number of key reasons. The main campus is close to my home so I’m able to take direct flights to visit my family in Papua New Guinea, and the business school has a great reputation. I like that JCU is rated five-stars for graduates finding full-time employment within four months of graduating*. In addition, the cost of living in Townsville is cheap compared to bigger cities in Australia.
My course is preparing me to become work ready as I’m learning to become a critical thinker, which is important because in the workforce, critical thinking is necessary to solve problems quickly and efficiently. I’m also gaining additional skills through my extracurricular volunteering. I am a law student mentor, a Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) student ambassador, and a North Queensland Women’s Legal Service volunteer staff member.
After I graduate, I’d like to work in Australia and gain experience working in both the accounting and legal industries. Eventually, I want to start up a non-for-profit organisation to start a community legal service. I’d like to do pro bono work to help people in the PNG community so that they have access to free legal advice.
If you’re thinking of studying with JCU, I’d say: don’t think, just start. You won’t regret your decision. You get the best of both worlds, a range of multicultural diversity and you can experience living in Australia.
*Good Universities Guide 2018
- James Cook University
- Bachelor of Advanced Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business / Laws
- Bachelor of Business & Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Primary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Environmental Practice
- Bachelor of Geology
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (External)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Planning
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science
- Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering / Science (Honours) MBA in Tourism
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Master of Data Science
- Bachelor of Sports Psychology
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- Bachelor of Medicine / Surgery
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration]
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Master of Conflict Management & Resolution
- Graduate Certificate of Conflict Management & Resolution
- Master of Global Development
- Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Technology and Innovation
- Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Laws
- Diploma of Higher Education
- Diploma of Higher Education (Business)
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Business Studies
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Engineering and Applied Science
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in General Studies
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Health
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Information Technology
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Science
- Diploma of Higher Education, Majoring in Society and Culture