Info Session With La Trobe University

As part of UPH Office of International Affairs (OIA) efforts to support the excellent education, an information session was held together with one of our partner institution, La Trobe University (LTU) from Melbourne, Australia.

This event was held on Monday, February 25, 2013, at Building F- 302. Ina Liem, the in- Country Manager (Indonesia) represented La Trobe University, and UPH represented by Natalia Fifi Budiman, Director for International, Marketing & communications; and, Johana Suprapto as the Manager for External Relations.

Ina Liem mentioned on her presentation that in La Trobe University there are approximately 7,600 international students across 5 faculties, those are Business, Economics & Law, Education, Health Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and, Science, Technology & Engineering. There are 119 undergraduate programs, 95 postgraduate coursework programs, and, 37 higher degree research programs. Furthermore, for accommodation, international students are able to choose an on-campus or off-campus residential, or, homestay. Further information on accommodation can be accessed through LTU?s website www.latrobe.edu.au/international.

You will gain a lot of precious experience from this student exchange program, such as cultural experience, and work experience. ?It is acommon practice in Australia for International students to work part time in department store, cafe, restaurant or retail. Through the part time work, I learned to communicate and managed my time better. All these experiences have influenced the way I communicate in class, with my friends from other coutnries, as well as my analytical ability. Not-to-forget the previlege to travel around Australia with my own savings,? added Clarissa.

The students who attended the info session were enthusiastic about the Student Exchange Program. They are eager to experience new culture and academic and global exposure, as well as to be independent.(rh)