Student and graduate profiles

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."

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Ms Clare Anderson,

Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology

"I'm a pest management officer with the Department of Primary Industries."

Carey Ashby

Mr Carey Ashby,

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

"I'm a site engineer with McConnell Dowell."

Julie Bindokas

Ms Julie Bindokas,

Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Honours)

"I'm an aquatic research technician at the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre."

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."

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Ms Donna Carter,

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

"I'm a design engineer with the Shire of Campaspe."

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Ms Danielle Crespan,

Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology

"I'm a project officer and volunteer engagament officer with Conservation Volunteers Australia."

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Ms Kelly Dalton,

Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology (Honours)

"I'm an assistant environmental supervisor with Great Southern Forestry."

Matthew Davis

Mr Matthew Davis,

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

"I'm a project engineer with Goulburn Murray Water."

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."

Craig Doubleday

Mr Craig Doubleday,

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

"I'm an engineer with Chris Smith and Associates."

Ms Amalia Fahmi,

BSc

"Always try to make a great impact... that way you differentiate yourself from others."

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Ms Bridgett Fogg,

Bachelor of Psychological Science

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

Ms Melissa Gandy,

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

"La Trobe can provide me with the knowledge and expertise required for success in my career."

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Ms Lucinda Gibson,

Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology (Honours)

"I'm a project officer with the Melbourne Museum."

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Ms Katie Howard,

Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Honours)

"I'm a Technical Support Officer in Wildlife Ecology at the Arthur Rylah Institute."

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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."

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Ms Heather Maginn,

Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences (Honours)

"I'm an interpretation/education officer at the Melbourne Aquarium."

Ben Mitchell

Mr Ben Mitchell,

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

"I'm an engineer with Sinclair Knight Merz."

Howard Newman

Mr Howard Newman,

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

"I'm an engineer with VicRoads."

Ashley Nunn

Mr Ashley Nunn,

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

"I'm a construction engineer at AKRON Roads."

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Dr. Hala Raghib,

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

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

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Ms Yamuna Raj,

Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)

"Being hands on at practical classes in uni has given me a lot of confidence."

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."

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Ms Amanda Schaarschmidt,

Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Honours)

"I'm an Aquatic Ecology Research Assistant at Biosis Research."

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Ms Jessie Sinclair,

Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology (Honours)

"We are collecting and learning about insects that have never been held in captivity before."

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."

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Ms Lisa Spence-Bailey,

Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Honours)

"I'm a wildlife ecologist with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy."

Jim Thomas

Mr Jim Thomas,

Bachelor of Science

"Internationally renowned conservationist and zoologist"

Mr Nicholas Tran,

Master Nanotechnology/Bachelor Science (Honours)

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

Jamie White

Mr Jamie White,

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

"I'm a track and civil engineer with the Department of Infrastructure."

Wenjing Zhang

Mr Wenjing Zhang,

Bachelor of Information System (Honours)

"The most exciting thing is that I really used what I learned from my studies at La Trobe."