A hard worker, just like his Dad.
For Ezra Abisha Tinkir, a strong work ethic, combined with the right support, is the key to success.
A supportive start
When Ezra first left his home to study in Australia, he didn’t find it easy. “I felt homesick,” he says. “I felt like crying a lot at the start.” Although the culture shock was challenging, the strong support he received from his teachers at UTS College helped him to adjust. “They give you lots of tips to help you adapt to a new country,” he says. “UTS College helped me a lot.” It also helped to find good Indonesian food in Sydney. “It felt a bit like home.”
After high school, Ezra planned to go directly to UTS to study Design, but his education agent suggested he begin with a Diploma of Design at UTS College. For Ezra, was the perfect way to transition to university study in Australia.
“UTS College helped me a lot, because I got a lot of new knowledge about design. The diploma made a big difference for me. It further developed my skills and I understand software better,” he says. “Now that I’ve moved on to UTS, I feel like I have a head start amongst my group.”
Ezra’s hard work pays off
Ezra earned an Outstanding Graduate award while at UTS College, for attaining the highest marks in his course. “Getting that prize is my best memory from UTS College,” he says. “In my first semester, I won a Dean’s Merit award. After that, I was inspired to do more, and I worked hard to win the next prize. It meant a lot to me.” Now studying a Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication at UTS, Ezra intends to continue his success. “It feels so satisfying to move on to university,” he says. “I’m proud of my achievement so far, and I want to do well at UTS.”
Inspired by family values
Ezra’s main source of inspiration is his Dad, who runs the family business, a Minimart in Surabaya, Indonesia. “My father is a great person. He’s very hard-working, and it’s because of him that I can go to Australia and study to have the career I want,” he says. “I want to be a good designer, and I want to be successful in life, but most of all, I want to be a good man like him.”
The current COVID-19 restrictions have meant Ezra has had more time at home than usual. It’s given him the chance to use his graphic design talents to help his family. “At first my father asked me to make a logo for his bakery. Then he shared it to my family group chat and now the rest of my family want logos too. So I have a lot of projects,” he says.
Learning Live Online
While Ezra found the switch to learning Live Online a challenge at first, he is now learning more about digital work. “All I really need is my computer and it’s getting pretty good,” he says. “My tip for learning Live Online is to do more than what you’re expected to do. If you do more, the teacher will see your effort and they will appreciate you for that.”
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