“It’s just so exciting to see the construction process for a building or a project.”
With a background as an architect and industrial designer, Nazanin Feizollah chose La Trobe's Master of Construction and Engineering Management to pursue her passion for the construction process.
“I chose this master's program because I wanted to improve my skills and gain more information and technical knowledge about construction,” she says.
"What excites me most about this course is the opportunity to get real-world experience through industry-based learning placements."
Nazanin is an executive committee member of La Trobe’s Engineering Society, which she says has also helped build industry connections.
“It has helped me to learn more about the construction and engineering industry and make good connections. Our goal is to create a network between students and engineering professionals and to bridge the gap between study and work.”
Nazanin says that while many things have changed for women in construction and engineering, there are still persistent gender stereotypes in the industry.
“When I say I'm studying construction and engineering management, there are still some people who are surprised. Some people still think that it's an industry just for men. While this can be frustrating, I think it’s important to also acknowledge that many companies are trying to encourage more women to enter the sector.”
Her advice to women hoping to enter the industry is to build their self-confidence.
“The most important thing is self-confidence. I like to challenge myself and I love to learn new things. I think by learning and improving your skills, you also grow in confidence.”
