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Rebecca
I’m Bec and I’m in my first year at Elizabeth College, and went to Ogilvie for high school. An all girls’ school, like Ogilvie, is a lot different to Elizabeth College. The style of Elizabeth College is a lot more relaxed than high school, as students we have more freedom, respect and choice. Your experience is really relies on what you make of it. At the moment I am studying Modern World History, English Studies, Maths Methods, Environmental Science and Outdoor Ed. Outdoor Ed is of course my favourite subject, it’s so much fun and we do so many different things. So far we have been kayaking, surfing, caving, snorkelling and are about to move onto abseiling. All of my subjects are really interesting as everything I chose I did because I wanted to, not because I had to. All the extra things to do at College are great, for the enrichment I have been doing pottery and water polo. Elizabeth College offers a lot of different opportunities for everyone and it’s fantastic. I’m about to interrupt my year at college to go to Costa Rica on an eleven month exchange, but when I return Ill finish my year and a half of college and then progress onto a tertiary level of education; after doing a bit more travel. I’m hoping to pursue a career in environmental sciences and languages.

Chris
I came to Elizabeth College for year 11 in 2006, having been at New Town High School for the previous 4 years. Because New Town is a feeder school, the counselling with my subject selection and contact with teachers from the college at information nights made the whole ‘crossing over’ experience easy and comfortable. My keen interest in humanities has meant that many of my pre-tertiary subjects are in this area (Sociology, English, Legal Studies, Economics and Australia in Asia and the Pacific), though my participation in the ECAAD program has encouraged me to look outside these. As a result I also do Maths Methods and in 2006 was part of the Athlete Development Program, to assist my athletics and hockey. Now in year 12, I am looking to further improve on last year’s results, and with the support and guidance of the ECAAD program I should be able to do so. Next year I hope to begin a Law-Arts degree at UTAS, after which I am aspiring to become a lawyer.

Sarah
After spending near two thirds of my life in the catholic school system I decided in my eleventh year of schooling that it was time for a change. Stepping from a strict emphasis on uniform and behavioural guidelines into the hustle, bustle and freedom of the public school system is something I will never regret. I chose to pursue my college education at Elizabeth College because I wanted a fresh start and knew with its excellence in sport and academics that Elizabeth College would offer me this. Most of my fellow peers were continuing their catholic/private education. Elizabeth College has allowed me to express my individuality and identity not only through its exceptional array of subjects, programmes, courses and activities but through the enthusiasm of the students and teachers. My current subjects include psychology, physical sciences, maths methods 4C and health studies each of which are both challenging and interesting. When I don’t have my head buried amongst textbooks or my eyes glues to the Elizabeth College library’s computers I enjoy singing, dancing, netball, creative writing and art. As part of the college community I am involved in a programme called ECAAD. ECAAD has given me the opportunity to meet many young people from different backgrounds and participate in a range of cultural activities. My time at Elizabeth College so far has been exciting and rewarding and hopefully a useful stepping stone to my future car

Lucy
I am currently a Year 12 student studying at Elizabeth College. I came here after attending both Lindisfarne North Primary and Ogilvie High School for the previous schooling years. This year I am studying four pre-tertiary subjects, being English Studies, Australian Studies, Psychology and Photography. Next year, I hope to enrol in at the Tasmanian University and complete a Bachelor of Journalism, continuing on and becoming a Sports Journalist working with a top Australian newspaper.

I spend my free time dancing with the House of Dance, and playing tennis. I teach young children to play tennis, and also work at the Mecure Hotel in Hobart as a waitress. I love spending time with her close friends on the weekends. So far, Elizabeth College has been a fun experience for me, developing new friends with both teachers and peers. I believe that the College gives students great opportunities in so many different areas. Though I am looking forward to the future I will miss the College.

Emmanuel
Before coming to Elizabeth College I had been through four different schools located around Tasmania and also in France. I chose to come to Elizabeth College instead of Hobart College because of its positive reputation and wide variety of subjects. This year, I am studying English, Maths, Physical Science, French and Chinese. The reason that I chose to study these subjects was to keep my options as broad as possible.
When I complete my studies at Elizabeth College, I wish to pursue a diploma of Law. I am hoping to choose a university on the mainland or over overseas.
Overall I classify Elizabeth College as a great place to study and socialise. The teachers are and will continue being great mentors throughout the rest of my education. I believe that Elizabeth College is an awesome place to begin ones professional life.

Michael

After completing primary and secondary education on the Tasman Peninsula at Tasman District School, I made the decision to do my tertiary education at Elizabeth College. I had heard from many teachers of the excellent facilities, such as the schools’ jam packed library. During my two years I undertook studies of the economics/maths outlook, completing Business studies in year 11, leading into Economics, and Accounting at the pre tertiary level in year 12.In year 12 when I packed my timetable with 4 Pre-Tertiary subjects (as mean year 12's do), but I also took PE as a subject to release from the stress of academia.
I've enjoyed the social aspects, creating a close group of new friends, as well as getting to know most people within the college. Also it was great meeting people from different countries and cultures, speaking to them about how they saw the world, and noticing the similarities between all of us. College sports were great bonding experiences, and a great way to show college pride! I was involved in the ECAAD program, and found this a great way to meet people with the same ambition and drive to succeed in their scholastic years. In the future I wish to continue on the Business side of studies, completing a Bachelor of Economics at UTAS and on completion undertake a FINSA degree (Financial Services Institute of Australasia) and then take on the financial world, with ambitions of being the next big CEO.
I recommend Elizabeth College to anyone who wishes to further their knowledge, and open their experiences through meeting a vast array of different people, and those wishing to take the next step, into University and the wider world.