Exciting opportunities await for Julianna!
Year 12 graduate, Julianna Kupresak, recently completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma. This pathway has opened up some interesting opportunities for Julianna and she has received early university offers for the University of London.
Have you always had an interest in studying abroad and was this possibility a deciding factor in choosing the IB over the HSC?
I used to dream about going to the Ivy Leagues in America or to Oxford or Cambridge in the UK, and I’ve always had an interest in studying abroad. Having said that, the reason I decided to undertake the IB program is that it was more mentally challenging and is also recognised worldwide rather than just in Australia, giving me the flexibility to choose where I would like to study.
What course have you received early entry into at the University of London and what interested you specifically in this university? Did you apply to any other international universities?
At Queen Mary’s in the University of London I applied for a Bachelor’s degree in Business with Law and at City St George’s I applied for a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance. I was interested in the University of London because of its high reviews for student satisfaction and high rates of employability, and I’ve also always been interested in living in London, even for a little bit.
I’ve also applied to other UK universities and have been exploring the possibilities of other European universities but have not yet had the chance to apply there. I have also received Early Entry to University of Notre Dame here in Sydney for a Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Commerce double degree.
What did you enjoy most about studying the IB?
I enjoyed how much the IB pushed me to strive for my best, not only academically, but also through extracurricular activities and in my personal life. I loved my subjects and my classes, especially the relationships I developed with my teachers and peers. I also loved how the IB required us to pick at least one subject from different areas of learning, because if I hadn’t been forced to learn about a Science, I wouldn’t have known how much I enjoyed studying Biology.
What are your ambitions for the future?
My main ambition for the future is to see as much of the world as possible, whether that be through school, work, or just leisurely travelling. Besides that, I want to try and help people all over the world. The IB has helped me to achieve this as it helped me to view the options I had through learning about potential pathways I could take.
