Are you planning to gain some work experience in Australia? International students are limited to 40 hours of work per fortnight when your course is in session and unlimited hours in out of session periods. Work conditions for your visa can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website. It’s essential to understand your rights…
Social Media and Online Scams Online forums and social media sites are great for keeping in touch with friends and family but be careful about what information you put online and who you allow to see it. Here are a few tips to protect yourself from online Crime: Don’t accept friend requests or invitations from…
Why not improve your skills over the Semester break and take advantage of the free subscription for La Trobe students to LinkedIn Learning. La Trobe is proud to be associated with LinkedIn Learning and their online library containing thousands of high-quality, current and engaging video tutorials to help you develop the latest business, software and…
La Trobe acknowledges the significant disruption caused by COVID-19. Underloading (which means studying less than a full-time course load) is permitted for international Students during Semester 2, 2020. You should wherever possible, try to complete your studies by your CoE end date. This may involve catching up by taking Summer or Winter subjects. If your…
Are you looking to map your career, expand your professional network and gain a competitive edge when applying for jobs? The La Trobe Career Ready Industry Mentoring Program is currently inviting motivated students to register to engage with an industry-based mentor in Semester 2 2020. Open to all current students over the age of 18…
Ready for your next fitness challenge to beat the winter blues? Join us for the Team La Trobe Walk & Run event throughout the month of June! In a time where the La Trobe University community has been isolated from friends, family and colleagues, the Team La Trobe Walk and Run event will provide an…
There have been reports of University students in Australia being victims of fee scams. The scam involves someone recommending a third party who provides a fee discount – presumably on the assumption that fees are negotiable and the third party can bargain hard. Students are advised to pay their fees less a discount to the…
Throughout your time at La Trobe, you’re always welcome to seek advice, information and support from the International Student Services (ISS) team in La Trobe International. The International team can help you with academic, social, financial, cultural, student visa and pretty much any issue you encounter. It’s important to seek help early if you experience…
In response to the significant disruptions caused by COVID-19, La Trobe University is working hard to find ways to support our international students during this time. As announced by MyLatrobe, International students can apply for a refund of half of the Semester 2, 2020 Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). This means that $77 of…
There have been reports of fee scams targeting at University students in Australia. The scams involve fake companies on Social media claims to offer to pay students’ fees, then the student pays back the company in instalments over the next three months. Students are advised to provide personal details such as student number, and date…