<p>'I found that studying externally helped my professional role and vice versa. Everything I did in my professional role in tourism and marketing also fit in, and informed my university degree. They just went hand in glove really.'</p>
<p>Today we have Val Schaefer, Community Development Officer with Mission Australia, who's been in the Taree community since 1997 to take up a job with council.</p>

'I found that studying externally helped my professional role and vice versa. Everything I did in my professional role in tourism and marketing also fit in, and informed my university degree. They just went hand in glove really.' Today we have Val Schaefer, Community Development Officer with Mission Australia, who's been in the Taree community since 1997 to take up a job with council.

011: Formalising practical skills

See what the road to University really looks like for those living in regional or country Australia. We want to show YOU how it’s highly likely there’s only 6 degrees of separation between you, the career - and the life - you want. Want to share your story? Email podcast@tareeuni.org.au or follow @tareeunicampus.

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