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60 seconds with … Eileen Bell

1 July 2009

Eileen Bell
 

Name: Eileen Bell
Course: Bachelor of Business Studies
Year level: First year
Mode: Off-campus

What helped you to choose Monash?

The flexibility of off-campus study as well as its good reputation.

What challenges are ahead for you this year?

Trying to juggle my career, travel and study.

What will be your ideal career (and what will it involve) when you graduate?

My ideal career would be working in intelligence for the government.

What is your favourite place in the world and why?

The United States as I have a lot of friends over there from my involvement in gaming. I would also love to visit Germany - I have relatives there and everyone that has been has said it's fantastic.

What is the best piece of advice you have received?

Everything happens for a reason, so don't stress over things you have no control over.

We understand you are the first female professional gamer in Australia.

That's right – It's pretty awesome. As you can imagine getting paid to play video games is nice! I've been into video games since I was little and I had some friends competing who got me into the whole pro side of things. My favourite games are first-person shooter (eg. counter strike) and role-playing games.

Can you tell us about your role at the International Simulation and Gaming Association conference?

I'm presenting a paper on the future of e-Sports, and providing a woman's perspective on professional gaming, as well as outlining some of the educational benefits of gaming. I will also be on a discussion panel.

What is something about yourself that most of your fellow students wouldn't know?

I have been on a television show for professional gaming called 'Championship Gaming Series', which was televised worldwide.

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