Student and graduate profiles

Student blogs

Stephen CantwellFollow the video blogs of two of our students - Jackson Renton, studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering at the Bendigo campus and Stephen Cantwell, who is undertaking a Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Bachelor of International Development at the Melbourne campus.

 

Meet some our students and graduates and read about their experience at La Trobe.

Mr Vajira Abeyratna,

Bachelor of Information Systems

"As an international student, I find that La Trobe offers me the best facilities and even better staff."

Alice Beckett

Ms Alice Beckett,

Bachelor of Electronic Engineering

"La Trobe gives me everything I need to successfully complete my course."

Angelica Cameron

Ms Angelica Cameron,

Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Bachelor of International Development

"My degree gives me a huge range of exciting career opportunities."

Stephen Cantwell

Mr Stephen Cantwell,

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

"An education at La Trobe is not only for the benefit of Australia, but also for the world."

Sarah Carminati

Ms Sarah Carminati,

Bachelor of Pharmacy

"La Trobe has an excellent reputation for high-quality pharmacy graduates and I enjoy studying in Bendigo."

Nathan Dorman

Mr Nathan Dorman,

Bachelor of Psychological Science

"The open air, friendly and social environment which La Trobe provides is perfect in the way it facilitates learning."

Bridgett Fogg

Ms Bridgett Fogg,

Bachelor of Psychological Science

"La Trobe University is a great place to meet people from diverse backgrounds and make many friends."

Samantha Hall

Ms Samantha Hall,

Bachelor of Bioscience

"I did work experience in a hospital pathology lab."

Dominc Lauricella

Mr Dominic Lauricella,

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

"The course content has allowed me to gain a wide understanding in a variety of fields relevant to agriculture."

Mr Chris Long,

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

"I am looking forward to using all the knowledge and skills I’ve learnt at La Trobe in the workplace."

Hala Raghib

Dr. Hala Raghib,

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

"Medical researcher and innovator of animal-free drug testing."

Jackson Renton

Mr Jackson Renton,

Bachelor Business / Bachelor Civil Engineering

"La Trobe University is a friendly and fun environment in which I can further my learning to suit my educational goals."

Daniel Rice

Ms Daniel Rice,

Bachelor of Biological Sciences

"The people are nice, there is a good environment, and a great mix of students."

Caspar Roxburgh

Mr Caspar Roxburgh,

Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Bachelor of International Development

"This course has prepared me for my career in developing countries."

Marcus Smith

Mr Marcus Smith,

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

"The student life, my course and the relaxed atmosphere of the campuses are the best things about La Trobe."

Rowan Story

Mr Rowan Story, AM, RFD

BSc(BiologSc)

"Consider your place in society and how you can contribute through leadership, mentoring or volunteering."

Brad Stringer

Mr Brad Stringer,

Bachelor of Science (Hons)/Master of Nanotechnology

"La Trobe has a very country feel to the campus which eased the transition for me from rural life."

Jim Thomas

Mr Jim Thomas,

Bachelor of Science

"Internationally renowned conservationist and zoologist"

Mr Nicholas Tran,

Bachelor Science (Honours)/Master Nanotechnology

"My best tip would be that it can take time to find exactly what you are most interested in."