 Hey everyone, my name is Louisa and I'm a recent graduate from the University of Adelaide and I'm also a science communicator. As you can see, I am currently on campus. I'm in one of my favorite lecture theaters and today I'm going to be having a socially distant chat with Alicia, who is a current science student. So on that note, let's say hello to Alicia. Hey Alicia, thanks so much for joining us today. Thanks for having me. So to start, can you tell me a little bit about what you're currently studying? Yeah, so I've recently completed my Bachelor of Science, Mineral Geoscience degree and now undertaking my honours in Geology. That sounds awesome, but what actually is mineral geoscience? So mineral geoscience is essentially the study of the earth. So we're looking at rocks, minerals, tectonic processes, fossils, just kind of how the earth works. That is pretty cool. What was it like studying that degree at university? I really love studying at here at university. So it was a very practical degree and I got to travel all around South Australia and also over to the Middle East. Wow, love a travel opportunity. Not at the moment though, but that's okay. So I know that some students get a little bit stressed when it comes to degree selection, thinking that they have to know what they want to do at the end of year 12. Was that what it was like for you? I always knew I wanted to go into geology. I originally wanted to major in geology and geophysics but quickly realised I wanted to focus on mineral geoscience and it was really easy to change into that degree once I was in university. That's really good to know that it is quite easy to move around once you're in. So have you had the opportunity to undertake any industry placements as a part of your studies? So at the end of 2019 I got to complete a three month vacation program up in Queensland in an underground mine and they have offered me a graduate position once I finished my studies. Well congratulations on being offered a graduate role that is amazing and I guess my final question would be what advice would you give to a student looking to study science at the University of Adelaide? I think just to be really open minded once you're in university you get to undertake so many courses and really understand what it is what you do want to focus on in the sciences especially with the help of staff and lecturers at the university. That's some really good advice. Well thank you so much Elisha. If you'd like to learn more about Elisha's degree head to the University of Adelaide's website and on degree find us search mineral geoscience.