An early childhood relocation from Brisbane to the Darling Downs has had a pivotal influence on 21-year-old, Griffith University student Tim O’Dea.
The Millmerran and Pittsworth State High School graduate has maintained numerous friendships and remains grateful for the highly supportive, community orientated upbringing he had.
As a forensic science student he’s now poised for global study opportunities, embarking on an international exchange program to the United Kingdom.
O’Dea will spend six months with Plymouth University in England’s south-west, under a partnership scheme to further his academic studies as part of a Forensic Science/Criminology and Criminal Justice double degree.
Although ecstatic at this prospect, his departure means he’ll miss the opportunity to attend the inaugural ‘Future-proof your career, The Griffith STEM Roadshow’ to be held at Toowoomba’s Cobb and Co Museum on Thursday 20 July.
“It would have been great to come back to the region and instil my passion for forensic science among Darling