Regional life at La Trobe
- access to University-wide resources (including Melbourne campuses)
- excellent support services
- diverse pathways to diploma and degree study
- close links with local industry and community
- opportunities for postgraduate study and research.
Did you know?
La Trobe was recently ranked top in Victoria for student satisfaction (The Sweeney Research Uni Student Report, 2009).
Regional TV talent
Watch our new regional TV adverts featuring our current students and their stories of regional life.
Athol Hann
Bachelor of Nursing student, La Trobe Bendigo
From the dairy farm to Nursing, Athol is happy to be studying at a regional campus so he can stay close to his family. He is making the most of his time at uni through his involvement in sports, and manages to keep a good study/life balance. Learn more about Athol or watch Athol's TV advert on YouTube.
Anne Webster
Bachelor of Social Work student, La Trobe Mildura
Anne Webster is a mature-age student at La Trobe’s Mildura campus. She has recently returned from the prestigious European Union Summer School on Human Rights. She was one of just 20 students to be accepted to the program. Learn more about Anne or watch Anne's TV advert on YouTube.
Rebecca McLean
Bachelor of Education student, La Trobe Bendigo
Rebecca moved from the country town of Rainbow to study at La Trobe Bendigo and pursue her dream of being a teacher. She is excited to be studying what she is passionate about, and now feels at home in Bendigo. Learn more about Rebecca or watch Rebecca's TV advert on YouTube.
More regional student profiles
Seher Ozonal
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) graduate, La Trobe Mildura
Seher is just 21 years old, and has recently completed her Bachelor of Social Work with Honours at La Trobe’s Mildura campus. She migrated from Turkey as a baby, and now as a fresh graduate she is committed to helping migrants in the Mildura area. Learn more about Seher.
Cathy McKenna
Bachelor of Business student, La Trobe Shepparton
Cathy juggles part-time work and three children with her study at La Trobe’s Shepparton campus. She is excited about her future job prospects, and one day wants to travel to Antarctica. Learn more about Cathy.
Frayne Gomez
Bachelor of Pharmacy student, La Trobe Bendigo
For Frayne, university life is all about sport, clubs, pubs and volunteer work. He loves the country lifestyle in Bendigo, and enjoys a good study/life balance. Learn more about Frayne.
Stephanie Suter
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology student, La Trobe Albury-Wodonga
Stephanie is a graduate of La Trobe’s Albury-Wodonga campus and passionate about sustainability. While at La Trobe she maintained great relationships with her lecturers and enjoyed being able to foster her love of science and the outdoors. Learn more about Stephanie.
