Easing Back Into Campus Classes Is Exciting
Testimonials
Aleksandra Shcherbakova
Master of Management
“I have met some truly impressive talents and kind personalities among our lecturers."
Angelica Balajadia
Master of Management
“I have found my people here, I have networked here. I am open to doors opening and so many doors are opening already."
Wiranpatchara (Sandy) Wongchanapai
Master of International Business
"Whilst studying at ICMS, I was able to have a strong work/study life balance".
Cameron Colvin
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"My work experience boosted my confidence and allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings."
Taylor McLeod
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
“The small, intimate environment in my lectures makes me feel like I am being heard and that I am getting the most out of my studies."
Julie Williams
Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
"I chose ICMS because they have provided me with the opportunity to kickstart my career through their many industry partners".
Keegan Du Preez
Bachelor of Business Management (Accounting)
"ICMS is realistic. They understand the realistic expectations of various markets. It’s not just textbook knowledge, especially compared to every other competitor".
Michaela Mayes
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"ICMS' Work Integrated Learning gave me the ability to gain real life experience before I even graduated".
Alana Williams
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
“I worked full time whilst studying, with ICMS allowing for such a great work to study ratio and balance, where I was flexibly allowed to do both.”
Juliette Wilson
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"I think the biggest thing is that you get a personalised experience, and you’ll be treated like a person, not a number".
Calum McKnight
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
“Very quickly, ICMS gave me a circle of friends who are pretty driven – but who also like to have fun – and when I see where they are now it’s pretty exciting and it drives me further.”
Ewan Metcalfe
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
"Through being at this college and the geographical location, it always reminded me to stay grounded, keep working hard to further improve my life and stay happy".
For many students, like Northern Beaches local Zilla Gilmour, the chance to return to some face-to-face classes on campus again is exciting. This September trimester is Gilmour’s first time back on campus since 23rd March when all classes switched to online delivery. “It’s so good that ICMS is easing back into face to face classes. It’s exciting to feel that life is getting back to normal again,” she said.
For the residential students, the partial return of their classmates is especially welcome. Zac McDonald, a first-year Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) is from Gundagai, a small town on the New South Wales/Victoria border. He explained that, “It’s been hard not being able to go home due to travel restrictions. I have stayed on campus the whole time.” Thankfully he has had the company of other residential students like fellow classmate Nathan Wright from Dubbo, also a regional NSW town. Unlike McDonald, Wright has been able to return home for the holidays but he is excited to be back in Manly for the start of the spring term.
Both McDonald and Wright believe that “ICMS has handled things so well” and they are looking forward to the gradual return of face-to-face classes. “It’s just so much easier to interact with your lecturers and other students”, said Wright. “Because our classes are small we are able to build relationships with our lecturers in any case but I am looking forward to asking my questions in person again.”
Understanding that ICMS is committed to providing a COVID-safe campus, the students starting back at campus this term have embraced the safety measures put into place. Hampus Christenson, a student from Sweden, has been living on campus since the start of the year and this is also his first time back at face-to-face classes since 23 March. “I don’t mind following the safety measures, I am just happy that life is getting back to normal slowly.”
ICMS COVID-safe measures include:
- COVID-safe registration check-in on arrival
- Wearing a mask in public spaces
- Strictly follow social distancing at all times
- Temperature check and record on arrival
- Sanitising hands upon entering class
- And of course – agreeing not to attended campus if you have been to any ‘hotspots’ or are showing any COVID-19 symptoms
ICMS has opted for a staggered approach to bring students back on campus. Student numbers are limited for now, and online learning will continue as it has since campus was closed earlier this year.
Subject to Government regulations and developments with COVID-19, ICMS is committed to the following:
- All timetabled subjects will continue to be offered online in 2020.
- February 2021 and beyond, we envisage a combination of online and face to face delivery.
- Please keep up to date with any changes and specific details on this ICMS COVID-19 webpage.
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