Around 150 students from different countries currently studying at La Trobe University Bendigo Campus. This small number of students enjoy the great relationship in friendly circumtances. Many of them believe that this relationship is better than live in Melbourne (which actually has more than ten thousand International Students). Live in Bendigo also create good understanding between students who have different culture and education background.
On 9th of April 2008, the Gala Dinner was held in La Trobe Bendigo Student Union to mark the end of Mentor Program. Each International Students presented their own country traditional food while the Australian students and staffs prepared for the dessert. This mix culinary event was fun and excited. Everybody commented the special taste of each food and in short time all of the food are run out. They wonder what is the purpose of the dishes and how to make it. Some students from Africa had to explain in more details so that all students understand, since the food were very different.
All students gave positive feedback about the Mentor Programs and expected that the relationship and friendship to be continued. Furthermore, this program should be carried in each semester in order to help new International Students to cope with their daily lives in Bendigo's culture.
The origin of countries from some students :
Australia, Botswana, Brunei, Chile, Emirates, England, Kenya, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran, Vietnam and Zimbabwe
