New Country, New Confidence: Why Vamika Chose Deakin for Cybersecurity and Criminology

From decoding puzzles to decoding the uni experience—Vamika's journey from New Zealand to Deakin University is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Rob Malicki chats with Vamika, a third-year student studying a double degree in Criminology and Cybersecurity, about what drew her to Deakin and how it completely transformed her life.She opens up about the decision to move countries, how cryptography led her to cybersecurity, and what it’s really like to study in a field that blends justice and tech. We also explore what makes Deakin’s Burwood campus special, from peaceful rooftop gardens to the buzz of the library—and yes, the free orientation merch.Whether you're an international student, a future criminologist, a fan of cyber thrillers, or just curious about student life at Deakin, this episode is full of good vibes, practical tips, and inspiration to help you say yes to something new.This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠⁠⁠ - our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free. Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠⁠⁠ is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university. Since 2017, our independent, unbiased content has been viewed millions of times on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, and we've supported tens of thousands of students to make the right decision on which degree, and institution, is best suited to them. You can contact us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]