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Stepping out of the spud paddock into study

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Want to enrol at UTAS but need to boost your skills and confidence? The University Preparation Program may be for you.

Daryl Lohrey left school after grade nine to work on the family farm. At that time, he had no intention of going university.

More than three decades later, with many seasons of growing potatoes under his belt, he walked into the Cradle Coast Campus seeking a new challenge.

After such a long break from study, Daryl enrolled in the University Preparation Program to lessen the shock of being back in the classroom.

Daryl is looking forward to now contributing to agriculture in a different way with the skills gained from his Masters of Business Administration (Professional).