Life beyond Radford

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Last updated 29.09.2023

Michelle Dawe ( Gunton )

Class of 1995
OCCUPATION Manager
Lives Canberra, Australia
Attendance at radford Years 7-12
House Huon
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What does life look for you now?

Family of four, full time research and part time job. A border collie and lots of great memories

Tell us what you are passionate about?

Supporting women in STEM

When you were young, what were you hoping to be when you grew up?

musician in an orchestra

What is your favourite Radford moment?

Don't know if it is my favourite, but my most prominent memory is the stinging nettle on year 9 camp.

How easy was it to decide what to do in life?

Haven't really decided yet.

Did your further study or career go exactly as you'd planned?

No - absolutely not, but wouldnt change anything

What do you know now, that you wish you'd known when you were at Radford?

Although I'm not the most acdemic, its ok - life will be ok as long as you are respectful and try your best.

What advice do you have for current students?

When it all gets a bit overwhelming, just take a big breath and pause

Where are you now?