Last Friday the 7th of May I finally graduated from Charles Sturt University in Bathurst with a Bachelor of Arts (Communication – Public Relations and Organisational Communication).
After years of international travel and a short stint working as a travel agent I decided to give uni a shot. I knew that CSU was the best option for PR and would give me the best opportunities when I was finished, but Bathurst – I dont think so! I tried everything in my will to do the course from Sydney and not have to start a new life in rural NSW but alas, it had to be done.
I thouroughly enjoyed my time at CSU.
I definitely met life long friends, both uni students and locals.
I managed an old country pub and had the warmest, funniest and most sincere patrons and worked with staff that were my family in Bathurst.
I moved in with some boys that ran a muck and stood in for my 3 brothers when I was home sick, they later became best buddies with my little brothers.
I met Tash on my second day at uni and I know I will besties with her for years to come, I could not have survived uni without her company.
I worked with Jac everyday and it wasnt long until we became housemates and are now housemates in Sydney.
I met my boyfriend, James just before it was time to leave Bathurst, he is now moving to Sydney to be with me.
I learnt everything there is to know about PR and gained practical experience that will always keep me one step ahead in my career.
My Nana once said to me “No-one ever wants to go to Bathurst for uni, but then no-one wants to leave” – I couldnt agree more!
Even though I cam back to Sydney in September last year and have been working full time in Sydney since August last year – its a damn nice feeling to know that I have a piece of paper that says I have completed my course and achieved what I set out to achieve.
(HT @tash_hanckel for the photo 
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Congratulations Bellzy, now you’re certified! I love how you’re the only one in that picture pointing to the sky.