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A day in the life

29 April 2009

More than 30 high school students have had a taste of university life at the first of two "uni student for a day" programs for 2009.

Hosted by the Gippsland campus, the program provides the opportunity for Year 10, 11 and 12 students to experience what it's like to study at the campus by partnering them with a current university student.

The students attended lectures, toured the campus, enjoyed on-site recreation facilities and had the opportunity to speak to current students and staff.

At the same time, their parents were invited to attend a separate session where they were provided with information about their child's transition to university, including important advice regarding scholarships, finances and student accommodation.

Gippsland campus Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Helen Bartlett said Monash was proud to offer such a unique program for prospective students.

"The two-day program was a wonderful opportunity for high school students to gain a first-hand experience of what university life is all about," she said.

"The students were matched with a university student who is studying in their area of interest, which ensured the experience was as informative and relevant as possible."

Professor Bartlett said feedback from this and previous year's sessions showed the program made a significant difference in easing students' transition from secondary to tertiary study.

"Often parents have more questions about university than their children and feel they lack the information necessary to support their child's transition," Professor Bartlett said.

"The parent sessions are great in addressing all the common questions and concerns regarding university study and allow parents to speak directly with Monash staff about a variety of issues."

The next "uni student for a day" event will be held in late September.