Melbourne School of Land and Environment Dookie Campus

Geraldine Torpy

Bachelor of Agriculture, Valedictorian 2006

Career: Nutritional Consultant, QAF Feeds

"Dookie students are a great support to one another, both academically and socially, and form a special bond throughout the duration of their courses."

"Completing a degree in agriculture at Dookie has changed my life and exposed me to many opportunities and challenges that the world has to offer but most importantly, I have made some wonderful friends who are like family to me, and as our lives and careers develop, we will carry the special bond of Dookie with us ..."

Karl Schilg

Bachelor of Agriculture (Honours) 2004

Career: Canola Research Assistant at Pioneer Hi-Bred International

"My main role is conducting field and nursery trials as part of the company's canola breeding program. It takes in everything including variety selections, trial site preparation, planting, monitoring, assessing for disease."

"Working for an international company means that overseas travel occurs from time to time. I'm being sent to the US and Canada to attend some conferences and training seminars."

"Dookie's courses offer the opportunity to conduct projects with close liaison with industry, which is invaluable in terms of future employment prospects. Smaller class sizes and higher lecturer-student ratios mean there is greater support for learning and guidance for research projects."