Date: November 2025
Location: St George
University: The University of Queensland
Field of Study: Exercise Physiology

What did you enjoy most about your rural placement?

While on placement, we got the opportunity to go horse riding and learn about mustering. The horse we rode, Comet, is 7 years old and much preferred stopping than starting. We all rode Comet and even tried some trotting and cantering. We met some goats and a young, rescued lamb. To wrap up the afternoon, the cattle dogs were let out. There were around 10 of them and it was very exciting to observe some of them at work rounding up the goats. This was a bucket lister for us in St George and an experience we will never forget!

Would you recommend a rural placement to other students? Why?

You get to experience a lifestyle you might never get to!

What are your top tips for students considering a rural placement?

Make the most of every opportunity and say yes to everything!