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Upon finishing Year 12 in 2004, I began full-time work. After 18 months of work, I realized that I still wanted to go to uni, and that if I did not go soon I many never go. As I was still young, my application was as a Year 12 graduate.

Location was my primary consideration when I was choosing my course. I did not want to move to Melbourne or Sydney having grown up in regional Victoria. My parents had recently moved to Wodonga, and my partner worked in Cobram, so I began looking at what courses were onb offer at La Trobe. I was unsure as to what course I wanted to do, so applied for a general Bachelor of Business (Management). A few months into my degree, I was informed that I could change to a Bachelor of Business (Management and Marketing). The idea of Marketing sounded fun so I went for it.

I love the campus atmosphere in Albury-Wodonga. You always see a farmiliar face when on campus, and even down the street on a Saturday. Your lecturers get to know you by name pretty quick, and it made you feel like you mattered. I found very quickly that I really enjoyed marketing subjects, and my enthusiasm was supported by our marketing lecturer. His extensive experience in the field led to many interesting stories and examples, and made even the boring topics fun. It was thanks to this lecturer that I was successful in being appointed to my first marketing role.

At the end of my studies last year, I was keen to continue in marketing work. However I encountered many difficulties finding work, and would have had to relocate for such a role. This course provides a great theoretical foundation for marketing work, however lacks the ability to gain extensive work experience, which is what most employers require. After broadening my idea of markering work, I found a job at La Trobe Albury-Wodonga campus that was the essence of everything I enjoy. It involved marketing, student surveying, student interaction, and creating and facilitating programs for students.

In my final year, I received a Commonwealth Supported Scholarship. This made a significant difference in being able to pay for my books, and paying my parents back for the books they had bought for me in previous years. On average, my books cost $350 - $400 per semester.

I participated in an intensive study tour to France for the International Human Resource Management unit in July 2009. This was the last unit of my degree, and despite the cost, it will always remain my most memorable experience. The group was made up of students from Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton and Bundoora, which provided a great opportunity to learn about studen6t experiences from other campuses. Our two lecturers were fantastic and so supportive - it was like having your own personal tour guides. We visited a number of large businesses which provided some great insight into the similarities and differences between French and Australian companies.

La Trobe is a great place to study, especially when you are on a regional campus. You are able to access all the help you need and are always treated as an individual. It's a friendly and supportive environment and if you have a problem you don't feel uncomfortable talking to someone about it.

If you have a certain area you want to study, that's great. If not, it doesn't mean you can’t go to uni. Once you get there, a world of opportunities opens up for you. The most important thing to remember is that, if you aren't enjoying what you are doing, you can always change courses. It is better to do that than get stuck in a career you don't like