SENIOR high school students in the Lithgow district got the chance to discover more about university life and potential career paths when the University Road Show came to town.
With La Salle Academy hosting one of the events, career adviser Tony Taylor said the University Road Show was a wonderful opportunity for his students as well as students from other local high schools.
“A large percentage of Lithgow school graduates complete their tertiary education at regional universities and this was a chance to hear from two different universities in the one session enabling students to consider a number of options for future study,” Mr Taylor said.
“Often regional students have difficulty attending university open days, so here the universities come to them.
“The sessions are very informative and give lots of time for questions about both the study options and the admissions process.”
Year 12 is a time when most students decide on their path for the future.
Everyone wants to be successful and to make the best choices, but accessing the right information at the right time is not always easy.
That’s where Charles Sturt University and the University of New England can help.
These universities recognise the importance of helping students select the right study options.
That’s why they go direct to regional students via the University Road Show.
Now in its 11th year, the University Road Show will visit more schools than ever before, sharing information with around 5000 students at 120 schools.
As Charles Sturt University Prospective Student Adviser Ms Fran Dwyer explains, the University Road Show provides senior high school students with accurate and timely information regarding university education.
“By pooling resources, Charles Sturt University, Southern Cross University and the University of New England are able to provide excellent advice to students in one visit, maximising the study options presented to students while minimising the amount of time students need to be away from the classroom.”