“Everyone within the group helped encourage each other to become more than what we imagined—this is both for school and work life. Each person I’ve come across from RMIT and from Essendon has helped me become a better person and encouraged me to be more open and to help others do the same.”
Despite the supportive environment, challenges were inevitable. The most demanding subject, Business Operations, required perseverance and teamwork.
“I’ve received help from various people, both teachers and fellow students, but without the help and encouragement from my closest peers, like Isaac Dean, it would have been a challenging year,” Mua reflected.
Looking ahead, Mua is determined to combine his expertise in business with his passion for disability support care.
“My next move is to try bringing both of my interests—disability support care and sports—together and then help build the disability community,” Mua said.
“I’m also looking forward to further studying to better my understanding of how I can make that happen, and I hope RMIT and Essendon can help make that happen.”
For future students, Mua emphasizes the value of building strong connections.
The one piece of advice I will give is to build strong relationships with fellow students. They are doing the same thing as you for a reason—it’s because they want to be in the field as you. Build your connections and help build each other’s empire.
Beyond academics, Mua’s time at RMIT has been personally transformative.
“It has helped me become more open and to face things head-on, as there isn’t always someone there to help you,” Mua said. “They have also helped me explore other opportunities outside of university.”
“Stepping into the field of disability with the relevant knowledge I’ve consumed throughout this year gives me more reason to be excited,” Mua said.
“Being able to join my knowledge about business and still learn about the disability industry will help me eventually evolve my family business, TESA Individual Support Services. It will also help me build others’ businesses and encourage them to give generously with a good heart.”