MOVING to Melbourne or another city is a rite of passage for many people who grow up in regional areas. Leaving home to study can be exciting but finding your feet without the support of your friends and family can prove quite difficult.
Choosing to study locally has many wonderful benefits, and La Trobe University Business (Accounting) student, Tanesha Christopher, has found the positives to studying in her home town immense.
“I decided to select the Shepparton La Trobe Campus to complete my tertiary education because it was a great transition for me to continue studying locally.” said Tanesha.
Tanesha has lived in the Goulburn Valley her whole life, she was born in Shepparton and grew up on two acres of land out towards Undera with her parents and younger sister.
She graduated from Notre Dame in 2017 and began her Business (Accounting) degree in 2018 at La Trobe University Shepparton Campus and currently plays for Undera Football Netball Club, granting her the ability to keep close to her family and social circles.
For current high school students that are wondering whether they should study locally, there are many benefits to studying locally according to Tanesha.
“Studying locally means that you already know the surroundings around town, and you are also able to stay connected with family and friends,” she said.
“Being able to complete my degree locally meant that I had all of my support from family, friends, and colleagues with me the whole way through.”
Being part of a regional campus also has the benefit of smaller class sizes and access to the numerous links La Trobe University Shepparton has with industry organisations for future job prospects.
“There are many opportunities in Shepparton especially for business and accounting students to get in to,” Tanesha said.
“In my first year of my degree I was lucky enough in getting a part time job in my area of study which has provided me with the knowledge and skills that are needed in the industry whilst still studying.”
