2017 Phone Appeal student callers

My favourite thing about ANU is...the diversity of the student population. It never ceases to amaze me just how many different paths people come from to study at the ANU, especially at my residence Fenner Hall.

When I'm not studying, I love to... play football (soccer), whether for ANUFC or representing Fenner Hall in the Interhall competition. I also love to DJ - you can find me playing at Mooseheads on most weekends, or otherwise at residential bar nights and society events throughout the year.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... make people more empathetic. Everyone deserves to have their point of view understood.

My favourite thing about ANU is... the people. I moved to Canberra just six months ago and I've already made friends for life, and with some very accomplished and inspirational people. My professors are engaged and know their fields. Of course, the beautiful Canberra weather really seals the deal.

When I'm not studying, I love to... organize social events for my cohort, bike, run, travel. Experiencing different cultures and being exposed to different ideas motivates me in what I do in- and outside of my studies.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... crank up everyone's empathy dial a bit. That would probably go a long way in solving a lot of the world's problems

My favourite thing about ANU is... my favourite thing about ANU is the access students like me have to experts at the very top of Australia's security and foreign affairs fields.

When I'm not studying, I love to... go hiking and debate politics with friends.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... advocate for a more Asia-centric policy for Australia's future.

My favourite thing about ANU is... the great sense of community amongst the students, and being able to live on campus.

When I'm not studying, I love to... go to the gym, watch Korean dramas and go out for coffee with friends..

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... eradicate cancer.

My favourite thing about ANU is... the wild life on campus is everywhere you look and incredibly beautiful.

When I'm not studying, I love to... travel when I can afford it. I enjoy outdoors activities like hiking and camping and have a passionate and all-consuming love for the North Queensland Cowboys. 

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... remove as much pointless cynicism and negativity as possible. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... being able to run Inward Bound. It is such a unique and inspiring event that you can't do anywhere else in the world.

When I'm not studying, I love to... hang around in the Griffin Hall Common Room or play one of the many Interhall Sports on offer.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would...make all water become sparkling water (if we are allowed silly ones)

My favourite thing about ANU is... the people. Everyone is really friendly and passionate about their interests.  

When I'm not studying, I love to... play sport or read a book.  

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... give everyone access to quality education. I think education is key to making meaningful change in the world.

My favourite thing about ANU is... the vibrancy and diversity of student residences.

When I'm not studying, I love to... play sport or music with friends.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... I would hope the world would change to be more empathic and accepting of difference in society 

My favourite thing about ANU is... how much of a campus based university it is, and the sense of community that this brings with it. I love how everyone comes from such a diverse backgrounds, and has been brought here by such a passion for what they're studying, and what they want to do- it makes the people and atmosphere of the place really inspiring and warm. 

When I'm not studying, I love to... armchair travel, continue the quest to find Canberra's best brunch spot, play sport, and go for runs along the lake. 

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... try to cut down the amount we consume and waste, particularly in relation to food security, to improve the sustainability of our societies, tackle climate change, and ensure a more equitable distribution of resources and food globally. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... the self-development journey which happens as you discover more about the world and yourself. I find being in a close community of brilliant people at ANU challenges and energises you on this journey.

When I'm not studying, I love to... travel, take photos, read books, and go downhill skiing (when I get the chance).

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... make world politicians base their policies in truth, science and evidence.

My favourite thing about ANU is... its abundant of opportunities to interact with researchers and students. Nonetheless, the lecturers and tutors made the courses incredibly intellectually stimulating. I am constantly challenged to think and explore different ways of thinking and rationale. I've definitely rediscovered my passion and love for learning and reading through ANU. The people I've met at ANU are lovely and passionate about making a contribution to the world in various ways. This has inspired me to go out of my comfort zone to make my positive impact to the world!

When I'm not studying, I love to... drink hot green tea, snack on some wafers and read a book. Perfect for the Canberra Cold :) 

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... change the way we respond, not react, to differences because communication is the key to resolve conflicts. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... how it draws so many students from outside Canberra, and that fosters a really open and welcoming community.

When I'm not studying, I love to... watch the Good Wife while I water my excessive number of pot plants.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... encourage people to think more altruistically.

My favourite thing about ANU is... every day we go to university with friendly ducks, possums, and rabbits!

When I'm not studying, I love to... cook hash browns, adventure in the Botanic Gardens and dismantle the patriarchy.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... ensure governments pass stricter laws on landfill regulations, criminalizing food waste and educating consumers on how to change their wasteful practices.

My favourite thing about ANU is... how close knit the community is which has allowed me to have an incredibly unique experience compared to my friends in Sydney. The friends that I have made here and the relationships I have fostered with my lecturers at the ANU is one of the best things about my university experience to date.

When I'm not studying, I love to... bike around some of Canberra's beautiful spots such as the Lake Burley Griffin. I also enjoy playing the ukulele and find that I play it the most when I need a break from university work!

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... cure monolingualism. I believe that it is incredibly valuable to learn another language as it really changes and enhances your perception of society and culture.

My favourite thing about ANU is... having the best of both worlds! At the same time, I'm able to go to classes taught by world leading academics and experience all the fantastic things that living on campus offers.

When I'm not studying, I love to... explore Canberra in my search for the nation's best gluten-free burger.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... ensure access to education for all.

My favourite thing about ANU is... the incredible residential experience, and the vibrant network of student organisations that mean there's never a dull moment on campus.  

When I'm not studying, I love to... read some of my favourite politics websites and catch up on the daily news.  

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... make everyone see the power of democracy and the democratic process. We're so lucky to have it in Australia!

My favourite thing about ANU is... the range of opportunities the ANU offers to students, from overseas exchanges to scholarship and internship programs and extra-curricular sporting and leadership opportunities. All of the academic staff are supportive and willing to have a chat about career objectives or their course content and this creates a supportive learning environment to students.

When I'm not studying, I love to... read a good science fiction book or umpire softball and baseball.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... get policymakers to listen to experts. I believe this would accomplish significant change in many areas from climate change to developments in artificial intelligence and robotics. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... the vibrant and close community that is formed by students coming from all around Australia and the world to live and study at ANU. 

When I'm not studying, I love to... hang out with friends, grab a bite to eat somewhere new, go for a run along the lake or have a quick climb at the gym. 

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... improve the ability of students around the world to access higher education. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... the welcoming and inclusive environment - I always feel like a valued member of the community, and I love that there are so many things to get involved in outside of study.

When I'm not studying, I love to... hang out at one of Canberra's awesome coffee shops with my friends.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... ensure that education is available for every child in the world.

My favourite thing about ANU is... the amount of co-curricular pursuits that I can get involved in. I love being a part of the Interhall Arts Committee, the Queer* Department, the XSA and the ANU Observer - they've all given me the chance to learn new skills, meet new people, and enhance my campus experience.

When I'm not studying, I love to... go for a run or practise yoga about the Black Mountain Peninsula. It's a beautiful spot and right on the doorstep of campus!

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... make it possible to read other peoples' minds.

My favourite thing about ANU is... its close-knit, vibrant community of people from all walks of life.

When I'm not studying, I love to... read, write and edit newspaper articles - especially satire!

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... give everyone educational access to the empathic language of music

My favourite thing about ANU is... the giant metal ball installation next to Hancock/the Research School of Chemistry.

When I'm not studying, I love to... play word games like crosswords and Scrabble.  

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... change the laws of physics to make teleportation a real thing. That'd be pretty handy.

My favourite thing about ANU is... the community within the residential halls. I love being a part of a unique community that I can get involved with, and college is the best place to do that at university.

When I'm not studying, I love to... watch lots of sport, go for a run, or binge a few TV episodes on Netflix.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... eradicate poverty and inequality around the globe. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... meeting people from all over Australia and the world with endlessly interesting stories.  

When I'm not studying, I love to... listen to music and watch (too many) TV shows.  

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... lessen the effects prejudice has on people's lives.  

My favourite thing about ANU is... the campus. I am originally from Sydney and a lot of Universities there are moving towards vertical concrete campuses within the various CBDs. Whilst there some benefits to that approach for those students with new facilities and technologies, I love the park-like atmosphere of ANU. There are so many places (gardens, fields, in front of the lake etc.) where you can just chill out and relax. I doubt there are many CBD campuses in Sydney with a view of the mountains or a lake

When I'm not studying, I love to... there are probably too many things I like to do when not studying (I wish it was the other way around) but I especially enjoy playing team sports particularly oztag or touch footy; going out with friends; watching movies; and dining out.  

If I have lots of time, I enjoy going for a scenic walk or drive somewhere out of town - just exploring somewhere new.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... this is a hard one. But if I had unlimited power to change one thing in the world, I would love to be able to remove suffering and pain from the human experience.

My favourite thing about ANU is... being able to walk around the beautiful campus.

When I'm not studying, I love to... go running around Black Mountain or otherwise binge watch Netflix.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... endeavour to improve literacy and reading skills of children worldwide 

My favourite thing about ANU is... the wide range of topics that I can study, so that I can really tailor my degree to what I am passionate about. 

When I'm not studying, I love to... head out for a walk in Canberra. I love to walk by the lake or wander through some of the beautiful parks close to campus.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... ensure equal opportunity for education worldwide, because there are so many people out there that have the potential to effect incredible change in our world but are never given the chance to do so.

My favourite thing about ANU is... the trees, grass, and general atmosphere of ANU - it feels so friendly and fresh!

When I'm not studying I like to... read, play board games, listen to music, and play video games.

If I could change one thing in the world I would... get everyone adorable pets. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... the languages school! We have one of the best in the country, and many of the languages taught at ANU aren't taught anywhere else in Australia. The cultural subjects is particular are fantastic, with an extremely passionate team of academics teaching all sorts of interesting topics.

When I'm not studying I like to... sing in choirs, attend one of University's fantastic public lectures or just unwind with a nice book and some tea! 

If I could change one thing in the world I would... make education, particularly language education, as accessible as possible. Languages are extremely important in understanding different cultures and viewpoints, and I firmly believe that our society would be a lot more tolerant if everyone had better access to better quality language learning. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... its community! I feel like ANU is home away from home, everyone I come in contact with is so friendly, it feels like a big family. My mother went to ANU many years before me, and the professor who taught her French is currently teaching me French now. It truly is the people that make up the University. 

When I'm not studying I like to... spend most of my time frequenting art galleries, sketching strangers, creating music and collecting Keith Haring memorabilia.

If I could change one thing in the world I would... end the stigma around feminism. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... high-quality teaching.

When I'm not studying, I love to... volunteer my time working alongside young people and other important members of our community.

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... ensure that all young people have access to the opportunities they need to realize their enormous potential. 

My favourite thing about ANU is... the absolutely beautiful campus, I just love the bush campus feel.

When I'm not studying, I love to... bushwalk in the day and have fun at karaoke nights!

If I could change one thing in the world, I would... outlaw parallel parking!