{"id":449,"date":"2021-11-09T04:57:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T04:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/?p=449"},"modified":"2021-11-09T05:14:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T05:14:07","slug":"study-a-master-of-science-at-flinders-and-tackle-real-world-issues-says-alfrets-tikoalu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/2021\/11\/09\/study-a-master-of-science-at-flinders-and-tackle-real-world-issues-says-alfrets-tikoalu\/","title":{"rendered":"Study a Master of Science at Flinders and \u2018tackle real world issues\u2019 says Alfrets Tikoalu"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Indonesian student Alfrets <\/span>Daniel Tikoalu <\/span>decided to study a Master of Science at Flinders because it offered something other universities didn\u2019t. \u201c<\/span>Flinders University offers a <\/span>M<\/span>aster\u00a0<\/span>of Science (Chemistry) <\/span>program that includes both coursework and research for two years.\u201d Alfrets says this was particularly important to him<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>T<\/span>his program helps me to enhance my chemistry knowledge and professional skills before I research independently.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Flinders offers modern facilities<\/span><\/h2>\n

Alfrets was also attracted to the campus facilities\u00a0<\/span>at Flinders Bedford Park. <\/span>\u201c<\/span>F<\/span>linders <\/span>C<\/span>onnect,\u00a0<\/span>the 24-hour\u00a0<\/span>library, student workspaces, food stalls, coffee shops <\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span>and <\/span>plenty more,\u201d contributed to the enhancement of his learning experience. In relation to his course, modern and\u00a0<\/span>state-of-the-art research tools\u00a0<\/span>and equipment were\u00a0<\/span>vital.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cI <\/span>had\u00a0<\/span>many opportunities to use <\/span>variations of\u00a0<\/span>high-tech analytical tools to assist my research<\/span>,\u201d he says. <\/span>The staff <\/span>were<\/span>\u00a0always happy to chat in-depth with Alfret<\/span>s. \u201cT<\/span>he lecturers were really helpful in discussions related to the topics; not only in chemistry\u00a0<\/span>but also in the current situation of technology and professional skills.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Flinders Laboratory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Living in Adelaide<\/h2>\n

Like so many students, Alfrets enjoyed the relaxed, affordable and beautiful lifestyle in Adelaide.\u00a0<\/span>\u201c<\/span>Adelaide is one of the most liveable cities in the world. This city also has lots of festivals held every year which I love to visit, and the people are nice and helpful. The most important thing living in Adelaide is that I can find many Indonesian food\/spices!”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Students dining in Rundle Mall. Image @StudyAdelaide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Academic and research excellence<\/h2>\n

Alfrets\u2019 found his course \u2018academically rigorous\u2019 and knows it is preparing him for a career. \u201cThe course has prepared me to be more professional as a researcher, with the knowledge to solve current problems related to chemistry \u2013 such as environmental issues.\u201d As an international student, Alfrets is looking to take his knowledge learned at Flinders out into the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cI have become much more confident to participate in society to use innovative chemistry for a better life.\u201d This positive learning experience has inspired Alfrets to pursue his PhD. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201c<\/span>If I get an opportunity to continue my PhD, I will do that soon because now I already have adequate knowledge and skills to do research.\u201d After he has finished his study in Australia, Alfrets is keen to take his knowledge and skills back to Indonesia, where he\u2019d like to work as a teacher or lecturer in higher education.<\/span><\/p>\n