“What most stood out to me about my time studying in the JCU English department was being surrounded by professors who cared – truly cared – about their students and their students’ future. They took the time to get to know me as a person so that they could better understand me; this allowed me to both feel comfortable to be my authentic self. It also challenged me to produce responses to texts that were analytical and creatively stimulating. I will always appreciate that experience..”