SECOND-year student studying a Bachelor of Education Bethany Gray knew she wanted to remain in Shepparton and pursue her degree at La Trobe University.
Seeking early entry Bethany was accepted into the Aspire Community Contribution Program, due to her many years of scouting, as well as being a college captain of GSSC in its first year.
“It was a very helpful program. I gained access to a lot of resources and help. It facilitated the idea of community information sources. We had a page of alumni and current students from all different campuses that were in the Aspire program,” said Bethany.
“I love being in La Trobe Shepparton, we’re a small, tight-knit family. You know everyone’s there to support you. It was fantastic, particularly from going to a school on the larger side, to a small university. It was nice to have assistance understanding my timetable, finding classrooms, or being told, ‘Beth, apply for that or do this.’ Everyone here as a tight community supports you, which is my favourite part of La Trobe. Particularly being regional, I still get to live at home and feed off my parents, which is the best. But also knowing that I’m learning something and building up my skills and qualifications to give back to where I grew up.”
