Duval Student Leader Profiles 2026

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Law and Business

Where are you from? Bathurst

As a Resident Leader what are you looking forward to in 2026? I’m looking forward to the new residents being welcomed into their new home and making sure they have a great time as Duval

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Zoology

Where are you from? Canberra

What advice do you have for new Duval residents? Get involved in as many college events as you are comfortable with, even if you are more introverted. There is so much the college has to offer and joining in and meeting other residents is the best way to be a part of the community. That being said, my other piece of advice is to remember to study! Make sure you allocate enough time to assessments while still making time to have fun.

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Agriculture

Where are you from? Gilgandra

What makes Duval College unique? How close we are as a community, you form some really strong bonds with one another and make some really good friends.

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Psychological Science

Where are you from? Darwin

As a Resident Leader what are you looking forward to in 2026? I'm most looking forward to watching all the residents find where they fit in college. My favourite thing over the last few years if finding all the weird and wonderful ways we all connect to each other. There is a reason we all chose Duval and it just shows how much we belong as a community.

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Environmental Science

Where are you from? Maclean

What do you love about Duval? I love how everyone is so kind and welcoming, college really feels like home and the friendships are so strong and irreplaceable.

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)

Where are you from? Cooroibah

As a Resident Leader what are you looking forward to in 2026? As a Resident Leader in 2026, I’m really looking forward to meeting the new residents and helping them feel at home at Duval. I’m excited to be part of creating that close-knit, welcoming vibe we’re known for, and to be someone people feel comfortable coming to for support or just a chat.

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Rural Science

Where are you from? Milthorpe

What makes Duval College unique? The tightly knit community we have here, everyone is always ready for a chat and very welcoming

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Agriculture

Where are you from? Sydney

Items a First Year should pack (for College) An extension cord the length of your degree. Because somehow there’s never a power point where you actually need it, AND a “5-minute nap” blanket that mysteriously transports you three hours into the future.

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Nursing

Where are you from? Northern Beaches

What advice do you have for new Duval residents? Go to everything! Especially in the first couple of weeks - the leadership teams throw some great events and that's your best bet at making friends and putting yourself out there, and having the best year you can.

What course are you studying? A Bachelor of Business and of Languages

Where are you from? Wauchope

What is your favourite College Event? Ball without a doubt, I absolutely love a chance to dress to the nines. It's a great night to just enjoy yourself without so many of the formalities.

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Agriculture

Where are you from? Esperance WA

What do you love about Duval College? I love the college culture at Duval. There is definitely a real balance between social lives and university studies, something that I feel can be really beneficial to help with the pressure you may experience with your degree. I also love how close people become with one another. Being one of the smaller colleges, you get to know everyone very quickly which can be so much fun at events and great to make some life long friends.

What course are you studying? Bachelor of Nursing

Where are you from? Gunnedah

What do you love about Duval College? I love the support and family feel you get from being at Duval. It is a great mix of people from all over Australia and it honestly does feel like a home away from home.