UG Study Guide - Arts June 2014 | Page 26

John Morseu Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Studies) (History), Graduated 2013 Program Delivery Officer, Equity & Student Engagement, James Cook University JCU was the best choice, as I had cultural and family commitments and moving away for university was not an option for me. Staying in a familiar place, with the ocean close by, allowed me to retain my sense of cultural identity. Although I began my university studies in Education, I transferred to Humanities in my second year, majoring in History and Australian Indigenous Studies. This perfectly aligned me with my life interests. During my time at JCU, I was involved with Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP). Through IYLP I travelled to Melbourne, meeting other young Indigenous peop B