Charlotte Stark and Tyla Pratt met for the very first time last week at the Albury-Wodonga Orientation and have become fast friends.
Both about to begin their undergraduate degrees in Psychological Science, they’ve already found connection, support and a sense of belonging on campus.
For Charlotte, the move from Melbourne to Thurgoona marked a fresh start — and a chance to do something “a bit more fulfilling.”
“I’m originally from Melbourne, but I live in Thurgoona now with my partner. I was looking to do something a bit more fulfilling and La Trobe was nice and close to me, so here I am. I’m having a great day, met a few people —it’s been lots of fun.”
For Tyla, who moved to the Border from South Africa as a child, choosing to study close to home felt like “a no brainer.”
“I’d heard that La Trobe has a really good psych course and that the lecturers and teachers are really supportive and helpful here, so it’s kind of like a no brainer to go here — and also stay with my parents, save a little bit more money.”
All the best to Charlotte, Tyla, and all our new starters— we’re sure the semester will be full of new connections and great memories!