ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast Cyclist Michael Rice studying a Bachelor of Environmental Management at USC Sunshine Coast

G’day, My name is Michael Rice, I have just moved to the Sunshine Coast from Canberra to begin my studies at USC Sunshine Coast. It has taken me a few years to get to university as I turned 24 this year, but I was able to enjoy a few years doing what I love, which is racing around the world as a cyclist. I first … Continue reading ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast Cyclist Michael Rice studying a Bachelor of Environmental Management at USC Sunshine Coast

Surf Boat Rower Hallum Went Studying a Bachelor of Accounting (Commerce) at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi, my name is Hallum Went and I compete in Surf Boat Rowing. This sport is a branch of Surf Life Saving and has a huge presence throughout Australia. Boat crews consist of four rowers and one ‘sweep’ who controls the boats balance and direction. The sweep is usually also the coach for the rowers. A race is approximately 700 to 900 meters, starting the … Continue reading Surf Boat Rower Hallum Went Studying a Bachelor of Accounting (Commerce) at USC Sunshine Coast

Netball Player Amy Metcalf studying a Bachelor of Environmental Management at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Amy Metcalf and I am in my second year studying a Bachelors degree of Environmental Management at USC Sunshine Coast. I live in Redcliffe however I spend the majority of my time on the Sunshine Coast where I like to surf and spend time with friends at the beach. I am currently in the 2020 U19 Qld Netball team and will be … Continue reading Netball Player Amy Metcalf studying a Bachelor of Environmental Management at USC Sunshine Coast

Showjumper Chris Holland studying a Bachelor of Laws/B of Business at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Chris Holland, I am 18 years old and compete in the Olympic discipline of Showjumping. I have ridden horses since I was about five however, I didn’t begin showjumping until around the age of 10.  For those who do not know much about the sport, showjumping involves riding a horse over a course with the result being judged based on number of … Continue reading Showjumper Chris Holland studying a Bachelor of Laws/B of Business at USC Sunshine Coast

Australian Dolphins Swimmer Chloe Gubecka studying a Bachelor of Dietetics at USC Sunshine Coast

Hey! Let me introduce myself… my name is Chloe Gubecka. I am an 18 year old athlete on the Australian Dolphins Swim Team (#811) and call me crazy, but I specialise in 10km open water swimming, however, I am not a stranger to pool competitions. My passion for swimming began from the young age of 5 months when I was first exposed to Learn to … Continue reading Australian Dolphins Swimmer Chloe Gubecka studying a Bachelor of Dietetics at USC Sunshine Coast

Track and Field athlete Ben Tacey studying a Bachelor of Sport Studies at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Ben Tacey and I am a first-year student at USC having graduated from Immanuel Lutheran College in 2018.  I am studying a Bachelor of Sport Studies majoring in Entrepreneurship. I have been competing in the sport of Cross Country and Track since I was 9 years old and started taking it more seriously when I was 15. Growing up as a kid … Continue reading Track and Field athlete Ben Tacey studying a Bachelor of Sport Studies at USC Sunshine Coast

Paralympic Spartan Swimmer Katja Dedekind Commencing a Bachelor of Arts at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Katja Dedekind and I am part of the Australian Paralympic Swim Team and have been for the past 4 years. I am currently 18 years old and am doing my first year of University, where I’ll be studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Creative Writing and Publishing. The reason I have decided to do this major is because I am a … Continue reading Paralympic Spartan Swimmer Katja Dedekind Commencing a Bachelor of Arts at USC Sunshine Coast

USC High Performance Student Athlete Program: Opening Ceremony – Semester 1, 2020

Last Monday the 17th of February, USC held the High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA) Program Opening Ceremony for Semester 1, 2020. The Opening Ceremony commenced with an introduction held by HPSA Coordinator Tania Stevenson, followed by a short video of past student success stories and achievements throughout the duration of the program. High Performance Sport and Associate Professor in Sports Biomechanics Mark Sayers was there … Continue reading USC High Performance Student Athlete Program: Opening Ceremony – Semester 1, 2020

Longboarder Riley Thomson Commencing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi! My name is Riley Thomson. I am a longboarder starting my first year of study at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC Sunshine Coast). I will be commencing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) full-time, and I’m super excited. I started surfing at the age of 10 and began longboarding at 15. Surfing competitions have played a big part in my life. I have … Continue reading Longboarder Riley Thomson Commencing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at USC Sunshine Coast

Pole Vaulter & Cheerleader Emily Marschall studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Emily Marschall and I am currently undertaking a degree in Biomedical Science (minoring in Biochemistry) at the University of the Sunshine Coast. I began my tertiary education at the University of Queensland St. Lucia campus back in 2017 studying Anthropology and Linguistics (majoring in Japanese), but decided to transfer home mid-2018 – and it was the best decision I have made to … Continue reading Pole Vaulter & Cheerleader Emily Marschall studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at USC Sunshine Coast