Harini (L) and Abinaya getting their photo taken in front of the UQ lakes.
Two Indian secondary school students have visited The University of Queensland after winning an online video competition organised by The Australian Trade and Investment Commission. The Film Fly Experience Australia competition challenged Indian students to submit a video offering creative solutions to some of the world's biggest problems — from cyber security to sustainable agriculture — rewarding their efforts with a study tour of a leading Australian tertiary institution. This year's winners, Abinaya Kanaharatnam and Harini Raveendran from Alpha Wisdom Vidyashram Senior Secondary School in Tiruchirappalli, showcased food security in a world of diminishing resources and travelled 9582km to experience university life at UQ. Abinaya was in awe of the opportunities in Australia for girls to safely pursue tertiary studies. "UQ is the best place for girls to do their higher studies, because it's safe for girls to be free and study, which we don't have in India," she said. "The University is very friendly and makes new people feel like they're home." The girls were accompanied by teacher Noel Sophia Benedict, who was also impressed with the experience. "The whole journey is a dream come true," Mrs Benedict said.
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