Experience Monash - Clayton campus

9 to 9.55 am

Registration and refreshments

10 - 10.30 am

Welcome

Warm up games

10.30 - 11.30 am

Workshop 1:

• Engineering: What is Engineering
  If you enjoy Maths or Science consider a career in Engineering. This session will explain what Engineering is, the many branches and wide applications. Current students will give their perspective on what it is like to study engineering and showcase some of their work.


• Information Technology: Computer Boot Camp
  Curious about where a career in IT can take you? Come and check out a session of the Computer Games Boot Camp, an interactive event on everything connected to computer games.


• Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences: Experiences in Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash
  Have you considered a career in Medicine, Nursing or Health Sciences? Hear from current students and graduates in the field about their experiences within their degree.


• Business and Economics: An overview of courses and features of our programs
  Hear from our current business students about their experiences and find out more about Business and Economics courses at Monash .


• Journalism: Journalism, Power and Ethics
  From Frontline to The Hollow Men, we're all pretty familiar with some of the cynical ethical decisions that go into producing the daily news. But real journalists have to handle impossible dilemmas under pressure in the field. In this presentation we look at some examples from war and disaster zones, and the consequences that flow from decisions journalists make.

11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Workshop 2:

• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Nanotechnology and the Science of Medicines
  Pharmaceutical Science plays a core role in improving human health and wellbeing by researching and developing reliable, accessible and effective treatments for patients. This hands on workshop will explore how nanotechnology is used in the science of medicine.


• Information Technology: Computer Boot Camp
  Curious about where a career in IT can take you? Come and check out a session of the Computer Games Boot Camp, an interactive event on everything connected to computer games.


• Law: A question of self-defence...and facebook friends.
  Renee, a spoilt brat from a private school in Q, is charged with an assault against a fellow student named Prudence. In a sordid tale of fraud, catty school girls and death threats; we invite our guests to be the jury. Following the court proceedings, Monash Law School Ambassadors will give students a glimpse into what life is really like when studying law at Monash.


• Science: Marvellous Mathematical Activity
  Learn first hand about the Faculty of Science during this fun and challenging Mathematical activity in the Science Computer Laboratory. During this activity you will learn about the many branches of Science and the wide variety of courses offered through the Faculty of Science, as well as experiencing some of the practical applications of a Science based degree.


• Study abroad:
  Want to travel while you're studying? A year at a foreign university is loads of fun and will also enhance your study experience in a variety of ways. Come along to learn about Monash's extensive Study Abroad program and hear from students who've recently returned from Study Abroad.

12.30 to 1.30 pm

Lunch and general questions

1.30 to 2.30 pm

Workshop 3:

• Monash Clayton Discovery Challenge
  Explore the Clayton campus, discover the clues and answer the questions. This activity allows you to learn about the University's history and facilities, at your own pace.


• Transition presentation
  Being a university student is an amazing experience, but very different from being at school. Learn about the issues you might face and get some useful advice from current students on what to expect and how to manage.


• Parent information session
  This presentation and Q&A session gives parents the opportunity to find out more about accommodation options, student support, scholarships, admission and fees.

2.30 to 3.15 pm

Optional tour of some of our on-campus accommodation at Clayton.