Welcome to one of the University Campuses in Brisbane. This one is Queensland Universtiy of Technology. Originally, when I was much younger, This was not actually a University, but an Institute. The main campus was on the southern most spit of the river peninsular (probably the wrong term) where the city is housed. The campus was just a bunch of old buildings next to the state government chambers. Then this campus sprung up. I didn't pay attention to it when I was younger, but it has turned out to be a centre of several fields of academia
The fields of dramatic arts, teaching and education in general seemed to excel here on this campus. More recently the academy of dance (part of a degree in dance) sprung up. I'm just fascinated by the myriad different fields that are available here. Most importantly, the trainee ambulance drivers and personnell train here before taking to the road.
My affiliation comes in the form of the IELTS test, an examination that scores someones academic (and general) English aptitude. Although it is a test and simply a snapshot of someones language skill, it is used for several very important things, including citizenship, visas, University entry and even employment. Because of this, the IELTS test is one of the more strict English tests around, monitored by a central base in Brisbane (IDP) and overseen by the Cambridge based central unit.
I often see candidates for the IELTS test, on a Saturday morning, sitting here. Vacantly staring out to space or hurriedly practicing something in a book. Ultimately, you can't really practice for the IELTS test, but it helps the spirits to think that you are ready. The test is held in P block, just to the south, and if you watch the candidates, you can sense the fear and trepidation. It is a high stakes testi ndeed .
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FTF goes to EngPhil. Well done. Considering the trouble that my gps is having recently, I am so happy that this one logged successfully