Kristy Guerin wanted to be a vulcanologist from age 12
As a 12-year-old in Western Australia, Kristy Guerin wanted to become a vulcanologist - despite the absence of active volcanoes in Australia. Although it took her a few years and a career switch from nursing, Ms Guerin will graduate from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Science (Earth Sciences) with Honours on Tuesday, 19 July. She is one of up to 3,000 students graduating at 10 ceremonies at St Lucia campus from July 19 to 22. She has also been selected as the valedictorian for her graduating group, and remained a Registered Nurse throughout her studies. "I knew I needed to change careers to a field I've been passionate about since childhood, and I've loved being here," she said. "I think I left it way too long, but it's the best decision I ever made. "If anyone else is thinking of switching careers to follow their passion, I would say 'just do it'." Kristy said earth sciences was an exciting study area within science, where students were able to combine lab work with academic study and practical field work in unusual locations.
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