Student and graduate profiles

Meet students who are currently studying in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and find out about their experiences.

Ms Jessica Santiago,

Bachelor of Legal Studies

"My overall La Trobe experience has been huge for my personal growth both personally and academically"

Ms Jessie Pellizzer,

International Development

"The course material is so interesting and the staff have so much passion for it."

Charlotte Attwood

Ms Charlotte Attwood,

Bachelor of Arts

"My peers and my lecturers are all encouraging and as enthusiastic about my subjects as I am"

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Mr Zachary Jones,

Bachelor of Archaeology

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the last three years of study at La Trobe. I gained valuable research skills and work experience."

Tyler Cameron,

Bachelor of International Relations

"I’m currently in my third and final year of a Bachelor of International Relations and intend to undertake my Honours next year."

Sofia Monkiewicz,

Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)

"My name is Sofia Monkiewicz and I’m a brand new student ambassador at La Trobe University."

Michael Ciccone

Michael Ciccone,

Bachelor of Journalism

"La Trobe gave me a basis with which I could enter and tackle the real world. (They were) some of the most important years of my life"

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Ms Amy Cowan,

Bachelor of Arts

"La Trobe is freedom and discovery"

Ms Briallen Davies,

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Health Sciences

"I chose my course because I thought that doing a double degree would give me more opportunities"

Martin Dickens,

Bachelor of Arts

"I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Arts with majors in history and English. After this, I hope to complete a Masters of Teaching postgraduate course."

Tony Ellwood

Mr Tony Ellwood,

"A highly experienced art museum director with a notable national and international reputation."

Amy Lanfranchi,

Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning

"My name is Amy Lanfranchi – I am studying a Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning at the Bendigo campus. My career plan is to gain as much experience as possible in various planning sectors."

Ms Melissa Lavender,

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts Education

"The subjects challenge you and help you think about new ideas you’ve never thought of before."

Lucy Winkler,

Bachelor of Creative Arts

"I’m Lucy Winkler and I’d like to do something in the creative industries and make lots of friends along the way."