Foundation Year Student 1991 from Japan
Honours Degree in Psychology from UNSW 1996
PhD from UNSW 2004: Title of thesis "Adjustment Patterns of International Students and Expatriate Managers" Nominated for the Best Thesis Award at International Academy of Intercultural Research
Partner at International Skills Consulting
Tutor and Guest Lecturer in International and Cross-cultural Communication at UTS

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Tomoko Sugiura was the first Foundation Year graduate to enrol in Psychology at UNSW. She gained an Honours degree in Psychology in 1996 and has since worked as a researcher in various institutions in Japan and Australia. She completed PhD in Psychology at UNSW in 2004. Her research interest is in adjustment patterns of sojourners. She currently teaches at UTS and is a partner at International Skills Consulting.

"UNSW Foundation Year prepared me well for my subsequent studies at UNSW. The teachers at Foundation Year really help the students develop the attitudes and skills needed to excel in university studies. It is one thing to know your work and another to be able to present your knowledge in class and assignments. To be successful in Australian universities you need to have more than just solid knowledge of your field. You have to be able to discuss your thoughts with local students in class and to be able to present your work in front of the class. Psychology and other courses that require a good command of English are extra challenging. I hope that many more students will go through Foundation Year and continue on to a career in Psychology. We humans are fascinating!"