Previous winners include:

Joseph Knox from Trinidad – Certificate III in Tourism (Retail Travel Sales), 2011

I used the $500 prize winnings to purchase computer accessories, headphones, keyboard & mouse, web cam, desktop microphone and I Tunes Music vouchers because I love my music.

I would like to thank Sterling Business College for the opportunity to win this prize and am very grateful to have won. 

I’m looking forward to attending the next term at Sterling Business College and I would also encourage others to aim for a chance to be in the draw to win.

Patricia Huanuco from Peru- Certificate III in Children’s Services, 2011

My name is Patricia Huanuco and I want to say thanks to Sterling College for giving me the $500 incentive.  I had the most wonderful holiday doing what I like best:  shopping, watching movies, eating out and bowling.

Now that classes have started again I want to tell the other students that the prize is exciting but also it is important to gain valuable experience.

Dear friends I encourage you to be winners!  The next $500 is waiting for you.

Chanel Muil from Australia – Certificate III in Children’s Services, 2011

I love shopping and especially when all the sales are on!

I’ve spent my $500 prize money on clothing and make-up for my holiday in December.  I’m going to New York and Canada for a few months, and with temperatures below freezing at that time of year, I’ve bought enough warm winter clothing for my time over there.

Thank you so much for the vouchers.

Andrea Goldschmidova from Slovak Republic – Certificate III in Business Administration, 2011

I used the voucher for a trip, Perth to Exmouth.  I saw a lot of things during the trip and did lots as well.  I found the most challenging was abseiling 25m & also holding a python, swimming with a manta ray and watching dolphins feeding.

I spent a great week and met a lot new friends.  I pushed myself to do the things which I never thought I would be able to do.

Thank you to Sterling Business College.

Paula Giraldo Puerto from Colombia – Certificate IV in Marketing, 2010

In January I spent my holidays in Bali, Indonesia called the “Island of the Gods”.

It is the kind of place where there are so many different things to do from visiting beautiful temples, rice terraces, having a typical Balinese lunch in front of a volcano, rafting and snorkelling, crazy discotheques in Kuta, visiting an aquatic park, watching a cultural Balinese dance, enjoying a pleasant walk around Ubud, a quiet village full of art, yoga and health centres, and a big market where I bought beautiful and inexpensive souvenirs.

I passed a fun week in this great place, where the people have a remarkable ability to balance pleasure and devotion in their lives.

Thanks to Sterling Business College because winning the $500 meant I could do this unforgettable trip.

Ayumi Ohata from Japan – Certificate IV in Marketing, 2010

Hi, my name is Ayumi and I’m from Japan. I’m studying certificate IV in Marketing at Sterling Business College. There is a good environment here to study, with a lot of international students from all over the world, the experienced and friendly lecturers and the helpful staff. I’m looking forward to my next term.

When I got a call from the College, I needed time for a while to realize that I won the $500 voucher! I bought an outdoor jacket, camera equipment and some goods for my travels to Alice Springs. I spent a great time in the outback with my new gear and I’ll never forget it!

I would like to say thank you Sterling Business College for such a wonderful gift.

Desislava Petrova from Bulgaria – Certificate IV in Business, 2010

“Hi everybody!

My name is Desislava and I am from Bulgaria. I just finished my Certificate IV in Business in Sterling Business College and I can’t wait for the new semester to start! The great environment in the college, the friendly staff, the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, the unique chance to be taught by high educated teachers are the things which make your stay in Australia and study in Sterling Business College unforgettable!

When I was called by the college and said I had won the $500 voucher I couldn’t believe it! It took me a few days to realise that I really had won the prize money. Part of the money I put towards my new hobby – cooking! I had enough money to try many new and different recipes. The other part of the money I spent buying all necessities for a great weekend away with friends in the amazing Karri Valley resort, Pemberton WA.

I would like to say THANK YOU STERLING BUSINESS COLLEGE for helping my dreams come true!”

Maria Cristina Garzón Peña from Colombia – Certificate IV in Community Services Work, 2010

“Being an international student has meant that I have not been able to do a lot of things I used to do at home. Winning the prize and having my qualification now means I have the resources and new “free time” to do some of the other activities I love such as get a job I like doing and shopping.

I have just completed my Certificate IV in Community Services Work and I am planning to apply for jobs related to that area, making the most of the knowledge I gained at Sterling Business College and my previous professional experience.

I spent part of the prize buying appropriate clothes for job interviews and for the work environment. That will give me the professional presentation and confidence for success in the employment market, to improve my life and do what I really feel useful doing.

With the other part of the prize I bought some presents as a “thank you” for the support that has been given to me day by day by my family who is in my country, Colombia, and my husband who is here with me, working together for a better future and an enjoyable present.

I would like to thank Sterling Business College and my lecturers Lee and Emma for sharing their valuable experience and knowledge with their students with patience and openness.
Finally, as a popular phrase in my country says, remember that a good professional is not made by the school but by the good student.”

Petr Simek from Czech Republic, Certificate III in Tourism, 2009

“I studied Certificate III in Tourism. Tourism and travelling is my life. I shared voucher with my girlfriend. We spent money in Rays Outdoors. We bought some fishing and camping equipment such as new shoes, sleeping bag, knives, headlight. We took our new equipment for our travelling and camping to some national parks around Esperance and for deep sea fishing. Everything is very handy. Now we are going to move, travel and work back to New Zealand. After NZ we are going to North India and Nepal. We enjoy our life and independent adventure as you can see from the pictures.

The 3 main objectives are:

1. Having our students work in a group (so they are able to work as part of a management team when they go out to work – practical participation in a team is just as important as having the qualification).
2. Involving the groups in a ‘real project” to be able to convert the theory into practice
3. Having some fun on the way and participating in the group “launching day”

At the half way point of term, each team is to give a joint 10-minute, plus question time, progress report to the management team and other stakeholders – the class. Each team member is to be involved in this presentation about boat design, recommendation on the industry, draft financial forecasts, risk assessment and the draft marketing mix.

The final assessment is to write a business plan around their tourism recommendation and the boat.