Q1 What is your name?

Samia.

Q2 What is your role at BCC Institute?

Trainer/Assessor or Early Childhood Education and Care.

Q3 What is your earliest memory?

I can remember when I was 4 and 5 years old.

Q4 Did you play any sports or have any hobbies as a teenager?

I used to play badminton.

Q5 Did you have a teen idol? Who was it and what were they famous for?

Not really!

Q6 What was your first job? Best job/why? Worst job/why? Ideal job/why?

My first job was tutoring. I used to have my own tutoring centre in Bangladesh. That was the best time I ever had. I used to own my little place which was entirely established by myself.

Q7 Who has been the biggest influence on your career?

My mum. She has always been very hard working and used to love her work, no matter what she used to do. I saw and learned that from my mum. That no matter what you do, you should do what you love to do. I love to teach, I love sharing my experience and my stories with others.

Q8 What is your favourite place in Sydney (that perhaps not many people know
about)?

Any beach. I love to go to Manly by ferry.

Q9 If you could visit any country, where would you go?

Vietnam, Italy, Switzerland, Brazil.

Q10 What advice would you give to new students?

Be honest and positive to yourself and others. Life is beautiful, but our positivity makes it even more beautiful.