Meet our international students
La Trobe International Student Services and La Trobe Abroad were delighted to sponsor international students to participate in some leadership events with the City of Melbourne. The first was the International Student Leadership program 2017 designed to help international students develop skills (both personally and professionally) to prepare them for the future of work where…
Originally from India, Nikita is studying a Master of Business Information Systems and Management at our Melbourne Campus. She completed a Master of Management at the University of Warwick in the UK and worked in health insurance consultancy for four years before deciding to undertake further study. Choosing La Trobe ‘I have a business management…
Manh Dang Dao is a Vietnamese student studying the Master of Business Information Management. It’s fair to say Manh is thriving at La Trobe. He was elected President of La Trobe’s Vietnamese Student Association (LAVISA) last year and to the Postgraduate Office committee earlier in 2016. He runs his own club called Foodie Connect and…
Aye Yie Mon is a La Trobe international student from Myanmar, studying a Master of Education. After graduating with a Bachelor of English in Myanmar, Aye Yie decided to look further abroad for the experience and expertise to assist with education reform back home. ‘I am passionate about education reform in my country, Myanmar. I…
Ankur Rastogi is an international student studying the Master of Professional Accounting at our Melbourne Campus in Bundoora. Ankur moved to Melbourne from India to strengthen his expertise at one of Australia’s premier universities. ‘I have a previous background in accounting and I’ve always wanted to study in Melbourne. I chose La Trobe for the…
Abdullah Al Maruf is a La Trobe international student from Bangladesh. After completing his undergraduate degree majoring in finance and marketing, Abdullah worked full-time for around four years, and felt he needed a specialised Master’s to climb the career ladder. He commenced his Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) at La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus in 2015.…
Alonso Navarro Mendoza is an international student studying a Master of Community Planning and Development at our Bendigo Campus. Originally from Mexico, Alonso moved to Melbourne in 2015 to further his education. ‘Having an international qualification in Mexico gives me value as a professional, because not many Mexicans have the opportunity to do a postgraduate…
Rushabh Shethia from India is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Information Technology at La Trobe University at the Bendigo Campus. Rushabh says living on campus and participating in events organised by La Trobe International and the Bendigo Student Association helped him adjust to the local way of life. ‘The Bendigo campus is a delight, and…
Nhan Phan is undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy in Education (TESOL) at La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus. Originally from Vietnam, Nhan says that La Trobe University is a popular choice of university for many Vietnamese international students. ‘Getting a prestigious qualification at our university will surely open a secure career prospect for me when I go…
Prem (Nath) Gaire is from Nepal and moved to Melbourne last year to take part in La Trobe’s Master of Management program. Even though he had to ask a lot of questions when he arrived, Prem says that he quickly became familiar with the city and his surroundings. When asked about his favourite and most…