La Trobe University Bendigo campus recently welcomed La Trobe Infinity Award–winning secondary school students from across the region for a special celebration, recognising their achievements and introducing them to life at university. Catherine McAuley College Bendigo students Chloe Vincent, Jack Oldham and Tobias Sexton attended the day.

During their visit, our students connected with peers from other schools across the region, enjoying a guided campus tour and hearing from current La Trobe students about their own university journeys.

Alison Lasek, Projects, Partnerships and Communications Officer at La Trobe said, “It was a vibrant and uplifting day on campus, celebrating student achievement and the potential of the next generation.”

For our students, this was a valuable day which included practical tips for success after school, and opening possibilities for their futures post-school.

“As a Year 12 student, I’ve had to start thinking about what university I want to study at in the future, and La Trobe Infinity Awards Day was an excellent opportunity to discover more about uni life. We were taken on tours around the facilities, had opportunities to speak with current students about their first-hand experience at La Trobe and we were given study tips for our Year 12 journey. This was very valuable information and encouraged me to apply for the La Trobe Aspire (Early Entry) Program later that week. La Trobe Bendigo is such a great learning institution, and attending this day has motivated me to continue studying hard this year so I can start further education at La Trobe University.” (Chloe Vincent)

“My day at La Trobe was more beneficial than I expected it to be. Coming into the day, I had little to no idea of how uni worked and how it compared to Year 12. It was great to find out both the similarities and differences between the two. Hearing from current students got me thinking about what I wanted to do post-school and hopefully got me closer to deciding what I want to do next year.” (Jack Oldham)

Attending the La Trobe Infinity Awards day provided a valuable insight into university life and offered useful information regarding excelling in Year 12 and achieving your desired results. While on campus, we toured through the various facilities offered by La Trobe, such as on-campus accommodation and services like the library, and were able to observe what life was like for the students. Beyond the tour, the information surrounding early entry programs and academic success was both motivating and informative for the year ahead. (Tobias Sexton)