Student Profile

Sarah Castelli

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

During year 12 I went on university tours and was given so many brochures about university courses. Curtin was the university that stood out for me. The grounds were so beautiful, on-campus housing was so convenient, it offered the course that I wanted to undertake and it is located close to where my family lived.

Overall my course was fun. I met so many new people and made amazing friends. The lecturers were helpful and most were genuinely interested in helping us become teachers. They really cared about our progress and wanted to ensure we were getting the best education possible. There was always someone to help if we had a problem. Even after we had finished with their class they still checked in and remembered our names years after they had taught us. The fact that so many of the staff members were so proud of us when we finished our course showed how committed they were to helping us succeed.

I really enjoyed getting to know the people in my course. We were all studying the same thing so we all had common interests and goals. It was great having a group of friends that could help with assignments.

My degree has most certainly helped me in my career path. It has given me the skills to be able to tackle any problem I might face as a teacher and it has also provided me with a network of contacts whether it be the lecturers and staff at Curtin or the friends I made along the way.

Honestly if you love children and are considering becoming a teacher then DO IT!! It is the most rewarding job especially when you actually see that children have learned something that you taught them and are telling their friends or their parents about it. It is hard at times but there will not be a day where you go to school and do not laugh or enjoy yourself.