Student ambassador program

The NSW Department of Education is proud of its high quality curriculum and university-trained teaching professionals who provide students with the skills and opportunities to lead productive and rewarding lives as responsible citizens in Australia and internationally.

In the future, students will be lifelong learners in a complex and changing world where new technologies are creating global classrooms and business environments.

Many NSW Government School graduates have achieved high-profile positions in law, medicine, government, business, sport and entertainment in Australia and globally.

Visit our Student Ambassador video for more information.

Student Ambassador Profiles

international student 

Name: Xinwei (Bella) Zhou
From: China
School: Strathfield Girls High School (2022)
University: University of Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice
Career goal: I plan to become a hospital pharmacist or compounding pharmacist so that I can put my passion for chemistry into health care.

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International student 

Name: Nhat Minh (William) Nguyen
From: Vietnam
School: Canley Vale School (2022)
University: University of New South Wales
Course: Bachelor of Education
Career goal: Become a teacher who inspires others.

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international student 

Name: Khanh Linh Nguyen
From: Vietnam
School: Beverly Hills Girls School (2022)
University: Macquarie University
Course: Bachelor of Art and Bachelor of Education
Career goal: To share my love of learning and knowledge with children.

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international student 

Name: Elyza Morena Penaranda
From: The Philippines
School: Kogarah High School (2022)
University: Western Sydney University
Course: Bachelor of Business
Career goal: To be a professional accountant.

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international student Name: Tararith Kaing
From: Cambodia
School: Canley Vale High School (2022)
University: Western Sydney University
Course: Bachelor of Psychology (honours)
Career goal: I want to continue my studies into a Master of Clinical Psychologist, and eventually work in the social health industry in Australia.

Female student profile photo

Name: Ly Tam Nhu (Ruby) Nguyen
From: Vietnam
School: Bonnyrigg High School (2021)
University:  Western Sydney University
Course: Doctor of Medicine
Career goal: Medical doctor

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English / Vietnamese subtitles

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Female student profile photo

Name: Dove Weng
From: China
School: Asquith Girls High School (2021)
University: University of Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Psychology
Career goal: Medical doctor

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English / Simplified Chinese subtitles

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Female student profile photo

Name: Dany Teang
From: Cambodia
School: Cabramatta High School (2021)
University: TAFE NSW
Course: Aged Care
Career goal: Nursing

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English / Khmer subtitles

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Sam (South Korea)

Name: Semin (Sam) Lee
From: South Korea
School: Castle Hill High School (2017)
University: UTS
Course: Bachelor of Architecture
Career goal: To be part of the collective design  process for the future cityscape of Sydney

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Female student profile photo

Name: Yimei Zhao
From: China
School: Mosman High School
University: University of Queensland
Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Career goal: Pursue a career in the field of Medicine

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English / Chinese

Mahime Watanabe

Name: Mahime Watanabe
From: Japan
School: Rose Bay Secondary College (2017)
University: University of Wollongong
Course: Bachelor of Mathematics Education (Dean’s  Scholar)
Career goal: High school mathematics teacher.

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Henry (Vietnam)

Name: Trung Hau (Henry) Tran
From: Vietnam
School: Canley Vale High School (2018)
University: Western  SydneyUniversity
Course: Bachelor of Construction Management
Career goal: To be a project manager for big  projects.

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English / Vietnamese

Andrea (China)

Name: Yirong (Andrea) Zhao
Country: China
School: Burwood Girls High School (2018)
University: University of Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
Career goal: To be a great radiographer.

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nancy (China)

Name: Nancy Lin
From: China
School: Burwood Girls High School (2019)
University: UNSW
Course: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Science
Career goal: To become a secondary school maths teacher.

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English / Chinese

Betty (China)

Name: Yuntian (Betty) Bi
From: China
School: Burwood Girls High School (2017)
University: University of Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Career goal: Physiotherapist

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English / Chinese

-"Andrea

Name: Andrea Ha
From: Vietnam
School: Beverly Hills Girls High School (2020)
University: UTS
Course: Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours)
Career goal: To become an AI developer.

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English / Vietnamese

Steven (China)

Name: Xinxiang (Steven) Ji
From: China
School: Pennant Hills High School (2017)
University: UNSW
Course: Bachelor of Mechanical and Manufacturing  Engineering / Advanced Physics
Career goal: To help incorporate AI in the field  of manufacturing and hopefully aid kick-starting another industrial revolution.

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English / Chinese

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Name: Jun Wei
From: China
School: Killarney Heights High School (2016)
University: UNSW
Course: Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine
Career goal: Clinical doctor

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English / Chinese

Lia (South Korea)

Name: Lia Seo
From: South Korea
School: Asquith Girls High School (2019)
University: UNSW
Course: Bachelor of International Studies
Career goal: To work for the United Nations

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Katherine (China)

Name: Peikun (Katherine) Qi
From: China
School: Beverly Hills Girls High School (2017)
University: UNSW
Course: Bachelor of Food Science and Technology
Career goal: Product development

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English / Chinese

Sue (Vietnam)

Name: Ngoc (Sue) Vo
From: Vietnam
School: Strathfield Girls High School (2018)
University: UNSW
Course: Bachelor of Actuarial Studies & Bachelor of Science
Career goal: To win a Nobel Prize in chemistry and physics.

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English / Vietnamese

Jen (Taiwan)

Name: Yi-Chen (Jen) Liu
From: Taiwan
School: Beverly Hills Girls High School (2013)
University: University of Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology
Employment: Jen is running a graduate program for a multinational corporation across 5 regions in the Asia Pacific and Japan.

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Name: Martina Zhang
From: China
School: Killarney Heights High School (2015)
University: University of Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotheraphy)
Career goal: To have my own physiotherapy clinic or become an allied health manager.

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English / Chinese

May (China)

Name: Shaowei (May) Tan
From: China
School: Randwick Girls High School (2017)
University: UNSW
Course: Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Career goal: To conduct further research in chemical  modelling.

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Dan (China)

Name: Dan Dai
From: China
School: Mosman High School (2012)
University: UNSW
Course: Master of Actuarial Studies
Employment: Dan is currently working as a full-time Actuary.

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English / Chinese

Jane (China)

Name: Jinglin (Jane) Wang
From: China
School: Burwood Girls High School (2013)
University: UNSW
Course: Master of Information Technology
Career goal: To be a data analyst.
Employment: Jane is currently working as a part-time accountant in Sydney.

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English / Chinese

Lucy WU headshot

Name: Di (Lucy) Wu
Country: China
School: Killarney Heights High School (2011)
University: UTS
Course: Master of Teaching in Secondary Education –  Mathematics
Employment: Lucy is working as a full-time teacher in NSW.

Elizabeth Hu headshot

Name: Zhengyang (Elizabeth) Hu
From: China
School: Beverly Hills Girls High School (2010)
University: University of Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Commerce
Employment: Elizabeth is currently working full-time in Sydney.

Julia (China)

Name: Shiyi (Julia) Zhu
Country: China
School: Killarney Heights High School (2016)
University: University of Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy - Honours)
Career goal: To specialise in rehabilitation and pursue higher degree research study.

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English / Chinese

Simon (Malaysia)

Name: Simon Wong
Country: Malaysia
School: Georges River College, Oatley Senior Campus (2013)
University: University of Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Music (Music Education)

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Abigail (Philippines)

Name: Abigail Aguilar
Country: The Philippines
School: Hunters Hill High School (2016)
University: University of Technology Sydney
Course: Bachelor of Science

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