Starting out at university
Starting at university is exciting and often requires learning new ways of approaching study. This can be challenging if you have experienced different systems outside Australia, and also if English is your second language.
If you are thinking about starting a new course or have recently enrolled, this website will help you look at your study habits and to understand some of the expectations of your lecturers and the university system.
Hear what others have to say
The speakers on this site are students and staff at the Bundoora campus of La Trobe University. A lot of the information will also be useful for students starting at other campuses of La Trobe, and even other universities. Click on the links below to listen to their stories.






