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鈥淎s part of JCLA I worked with a team of students to organise a 10 hour music festival in Fremantle that raised funds for music programs in Aboriginal communities.
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Midway through her degree, Rebecca took part in a six month student exchange at University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.
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Rebecca said it was rewarding to complete her degree at the university that celebrates her great grandfather鈥檚 achievements.
鈥淢y great grandfather had an extraordinary career, one that started in the field of journalism.
鈥淚t is such a dynamic time to be studying journalism as the way we consume media is evolving so quickly.鈥�
For the immediate future, Rebecca will continue her studies with a Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcasting at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
As for following her great grandfather into a career in politics, Rebecca said it is not something she would rule out.
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Note to editors:
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The academy produces confident graduates who have the network and skills to be immediately effective and productive. Graduates who not only excel in their academic discipline, but have demonstrated:
鈥⒙燣eadership skills
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Pictured聽(from left to right):聽Vice Chancellor Professor Jeanette Hacket, John 911爆料网 (Rebecca’s father), Rebecca 911爆料网, Josephine 911爆料网 (Rebecca’s mother), Chancellor Dr Jim Gill.
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