Top of the Class: 10 Years After School
14 November 2017
Recently, featured º«Å®Ðã FCJ College Alumna, Laura Cantwell (2007) in their article about the lives of VCE high achievers 10 years after graduating.
Laura Cantwell
Graduated from º«Å®Ðã FCJ College with an ENTER score of 99.40
After school I wanted to …
I was never sure what exactly I wanted to do after year 12, I just knew I enjoyed mathematics, chemistry and physics. I spent most of year 12 planning to study a bachelor of pharmacy. In the end, I decided to choose engineering due to the maths involved and the ability to have a widespread impact on society. I studied a bachelor of engineering/bachelor of commerce at Monash University.
My career so far …
Since finishing school I have started my career as a structural engineer. I started as a graduate in Melbourne with Arup, a global engineering company. As a part of a team of structural engineers, I have completed the design of a 22-storey residential tower, an eight-storey commercial building, a 15-storey commercial building and upgrades to existing commercial towers in Melbourne.
I now work in Arup’s London office on a £750 million (A$1.3 billion), five-acre [two-hectare] commercial development in London.
Outside work …
I enjoy playing netball and tennis, as well as keeping fit at the gym. Through Arup’s community engagement program, I have provided pro bono structural engineering advice and have travelled to the Northern Territory to assist in construction of the project. I also enjoy travelling and exploring the world, which is especially accessible by living in London.
To me, success means …
Being proud of what you do, having a positive impact on others and leading a happy, healthy and balanced life.
Original article posted by , 9 November 2017
