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60 seconds with … MacKenzie Ludgate
14 October 2009
Name: MacKenzie Ludgate
Course: Pharmacy
Year level: 2
Mode: Full-time
Campus: Parkville
What is it about your course and the University that helped you to choose Monash?
The pharmacy program at the Parkville campus is one of the best in the world. It is home to the top researchers in pharmaceuticals and medicinal chemistry and contains state-of- the-art facilities. Monash also gives students opportunities to be involved in international exchanges, leadership programs and unique employment opportunities.
What is your favourite subject and why?
Integrated therapeutics of cardiovascular diseases. Learning about different types of diseases and how different pharmacological treatments work is interesting and I can apply this information to my current and future jobs. We also learn how to develop medical management programs unique to patients, which is an essential component of a pharmacist's responsibilities.
What challenges are ahead for you this year?
I am currently involved in the Burundi Universities Development Program through the International Professors Project. The aim of the program is to provide infrastructure and develop university courses that will help Burundi academically and aid in generating employment opportunities for its citizens. In the next six months we hope to make significant progress.
What will be your ideal career when you graduate?
My ideal career will most likely be in an area where I can control the day-to-day activities and will include the overall goal of helping the disadvantaged.
What is it about your course that holds your interest or is particularly satisfying?
What is interesting about the pharmacy course is the connection with the Monash Passport program. The possibilities seem to be endless and with the help of the program students are able to achieve any goal they have.
What is your favourite place in the world and why?
A few years ago I visited Rome and the Vatican. Rome is an area rich in history and architecture. Inside the Vatican is the stunning Sistine Chapel and home to some tasty gelati! More than one trip is needed to appreciate significance of these places.
What is the best piece of advice you have received?
You only live once. So if you have a dream or a goal, do it.
What is something about yourself that most of your fellow students wouldn't know?
I have an identical twin brother.
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