Drama Course Student Testimonials
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Kylie Robertson |
"Wesley Institute has provided me with a very welcoming and loving environment. One of the greatest benefits of the smaller community is being known by name, not number. As an actor, emotions and tensions are at a constant high, and having a wonderful drama community is an incredible gift. Here, you are able to find support from teachers as well as peers. I moved away from my family to study here and it has been a big step, financially and emotionally. Thankfully I have the drama family to support me. – Don’t discard a small education facility. It might be just what you need!" |
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Martha Ibrahim |
"The lecturers are very kind and supportive, and interested in developing you as a whole person. I came to Wesley Institute from another career, and although I’d studied some Drama on a more theoretical level, I really wanted to develop my understanding on a practical basis. The years I spent here were invaluable." |
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Grace Gibson |
"I’ve really seen so much development in myself. I can look back and realize how much I’ve changed since I started. Wesley Institute has really helped me, pushed me and encouraged me to rise to the challenge and have the courage to put my ideas and talents into practice. They lecturers are great. It really feels like a family, and it’s incredibly supportive. There are times that are quite hard, but it’s always about pushing you to be better." |
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Peter Allison |
"Wesley Institute as a community is a great unit, across all departments and years. It’s been a privilege to be a part of it. I’ve really grown stronger in my connection to God and to other people. The lecturers are incredibly supportive. They want to bring out the best and have the tools and talents to stretch you towards all that you can be and achieve. I am forever grateful and owe so much to them. To anyone considering studying here, Wesley Institute will push you harder than you’ve ever been pushed before, but when you come out on the other end, successful, you will be so strong, and ready for the next step. You’re talents will grow and you’ll realize you always had it in you." |
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Faith Treacy |
"Wesley Institute has helped me to grow because of the high standard of professionalism my lecturers expect of me; I am confident about stepping into the professional industry." |
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Nick O'Regan |
"I made so many good friends. You go through the same trials and tribulations, you grow together and you have so much fun. It was a fantastic experience and I really feel like I’m a better person now because of it. Wesley Institute has given me the skills that I was searching for. I love acting and I love performing and entertaining, my course gave me the tools I need to forge my way through life." |
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Roslyn Hicks |
"The one thing I will never forget about Wesley Institute is the people. I will always be grateful for the excellent training I received, but I am all the more thankful to God for my classmates and teachers. Wesley provided me with a second family that I can always call on for advice." |
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Charles Stambolieff |
"It’s just been a mind blowing experience; I’ve never met so many awesome people in my whole life. The people here are so loving and caring and so ‘Jesus like’ and I’ll remember this for the rest of my life." |
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Jennifer Lam |
"WI is a treasured gift from God. Before I came here I didn’t know much of the college but while here I learnt much and God grew me and gave me much direction. So for me, WI is a precious gift from God to my life." |
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Luke Smith |
"Wesley has provided me with a great opportunity to learn how to use the gifts God has given me. I think the mark of a great institution that educates is that they don’t seek to just put knowledge into you, they also seek to draw out your potential and I think Wesley has done that in a fantastic way. I’m immensely thankful for the opportunity I’ve had to study here and meet the people I’ve met and learn under the people I’ve learnt under. I’ll be forever thankful to God and to the Institute for the opportunities I’ve had."
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) Performance |
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Kara McLaughlin |
"What I loved most about Wesley was the community and the group atmosphere that was there and that our class helped change me and who I am but also made me into a better artist."
Wesley Institute Valedictorian 2008 |
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Jamal Khoury |
"I love Wesley Institute because it has opened my eyes as to how you can be creative and love God at the same time. Most times in life you are forced to break away from your faith but Wesley has taught me that you can intertwine both and have a great life at the same time." |
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Maryanne Fenech |
"Originally I felt called to go to Wesley and I don’t know why, at the time I wasn’t Christian and then throughout the three years I was really transformed spiritually. I was shown a lot by professionals who had been in the industry and was pushed in directions of where I could potentially go and use my gifts. It was a really encouraging atmosphere and Wesley was really encouraging for growth and on how to express yourself as an individual. So I’m very happy and have had wonderful experiences at Wesley Institute." |
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Shane Grubba |
"My time at Wesley was a good one, I learnt a lot about people, about myself, about God and Jesus. I enjoyed the Wesley life on campus, it was fun. My personal growth was great from where I started to where I am now, it has been a major development in my acting skills and the way I am as a person. It’s been great and I thank Wesley for all the lecturers and everyone who has helped me get this far." |
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Bethwyn McIldowie |
"Some of the things I'll never forget are Spiro camp, the fun times like living at student housing for two years and making some of the best friends that I’ll keep for the rest of my life. Wesley has meant to me a place I can study in a Christian environment where I feel safe, secure and can explore arts to the furthest possibility." |
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Hannah Bath |
"The people I’ve met and things I’ve learnt at WI have transformed my life." |
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Claire Jago |
"WI is all about the people you meet and how you can connect with so many. It’s fantastic."
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Kim Marchant |
“I made the best friends ever at Wesley Institute” |
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Neridah Morris |
“I love the teaching, the atmosphere, and the fact that God is a part of everything they do” |
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Amy Wykes |
“I enjoyed stealing the lime-light at every possible moment” |
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Tamryn Anderson |
“My favourite thing about WI was growing and learning in a safe environment” |
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Katyana Cracknell |
“The community of WI was just awesome and being around other Christians and studying the amazing creativity of our God" |
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Katherine Norman |
“I enjoyed studying at WI for the community, the fun and the great performances” |
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Samantha Meyerink |
“Something that I enjoy about Wesley is that you can find your future husband there!” |
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Elizabeth Kovacic |
“Something that I really enjoyed about studying at Wesley was that even though drama students seem like freaks they’re actually really good quality and it’s such a blessing to have theatre professionals teaching in our department.” |
