Testimonials
Allana Arundell
Student apart of Res cohort in 2018
"Alicia admirably used her empathy and leadership skills to create a safe and supportive environment for all students"
"Throughout the year Alicia fine-tuned her unique interpersonal and leadership skills. With her vibrant and bubbly personality, she was able to bring people out of their shell, which proved as an invaluable trait introducing young and impressionable students to university"
Wren Smith
Residential Leader in 2018
"She consistently exemplified a dedication as a leader that was caring, thoughtful, intentional, and patient, and this was often seen in the how highly her students spoke of her and the bond she had created with them"
"She created a home and a safe pastoral community for our residents, one of the biggest intentions of our residential leaders"
Brooke Seymour
L2P Learner 2021
"Alicia has always been calm, considerate and very understanding while we are together in the car"
"She has taught me so much and still continues to teach me, not only with all the driving rules and regulations, but also takes time out to pass on her worldly experience and advice as a person. Alicia probably does not realise how much she has helped me with my own life anxieties and that she has made it such an enjoyable experience"
April Livesley
L2P Project Officer 2021
"Proven herself to be a valuable part of the team"
"Alicia is reliable and committed"
Emma Smith
Peer Support and Transition Coordinator
"Alicia exhibited clear communication, active listening and group facilitation skills. In successfully completing the program, Alicia has enhanced her leadership and problem‐ solving abilities"
Angelica Klein-Boonschate
Campus life Coordinator 2018
"Alicia has lived as our tenant at Deakin Residential Services since February 6th 2017 and currently holds the position of 2018 Residential Leader within our Waurn Ponds Residential community. Alicia has proved to be an outstanding asset to our campus this year and has personally lead in excess of 60 students and positively influenced hundreds"
"It has been a privilege to closely work with Alicia throughout 2018 and see her growth as an individual over the past two years"
Note: Reference was made originally for accomodation outside of Residence
Sarah Weekes
Manager at Sportsgirl
"She strives herself each day to lead by example and give 100%. By doing this it influences her fellow team members to aim to be their best version of themselves"
"One of Alicia's greatest traits is the respect and time she has for others"
Deakin Award
Deakin Residential Award for Social and Community 2018
“Alicia receives this award for her role across our social and community space, organising both our regular Res Sports event and Market Day.
Alicia contributed hours of work behind the scenes in the organisation, marketing and roll out of both events, bringing large numbers of residents together as a community.”