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Mr Sahil Balotra Studying: Biotechnology Country of origin: India Sahil Balotra – who moved to Melbourne from Punjab in the North of India – is studying study biotechnology at Deakin’s Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. Sahil travels to the Geelong-based Campus and lives with fellow students in Melbourne. Although his arrival in Australia was a cultural shock, Sahil is now happily adapting and integrating into to the Australian way of life and enjoying socialising with new friends and visiting new places. A keen cricketer, Sahil has also joined Deakin’s University cricket team and says he is enjoying the quality of Australian cricket pitches! He says he particularly enjoys Australia’s multiculturalism and appreciates being able practice his faith whilst integrating into Australian culture. He has also been able to obtain part-time work in the hospitality industry and says this has given him a sense of independence and responsibility. As part of his biotechnology course, Sahil is researching potential cures for cancer and hopes to gain work experience in Australia before returning to home to India. Find more information at http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/areas-of-study/science.php 
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3rd September 2010