Choosing a pathway beyond school can be a daunting process. To help students make informed decisions about their future, 45 Year 12 students participated in the annual Uni Safari, visiting three Brisbane universities and experiencing campus life firsthand.
There are many different pathways into university, including ATAR, VET, Diploma, Head Start and Early Offer programs. As such, the excursion was open to students on both the University-Ready and Work-Ready pathways.
The Uni Safari was tailored to students’ interests and post-school aspirations. Information gathered from students earlier in the year helped determine the universities visited and informed the presentations delivered at each location. Students received information about applications, scholarships, accommodation, extracurricular opportunities and university life, while also exploring study areas including law, health, business, information technology and sport.
The first stop of the day was the University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus, where student ambassadors led the group on a guided tour before students participated in Degree Taster workshops in Law and Physiotherapy.
A short bus ride then brought the group to Queensland University of Technology’s Gardens Point campus. Here, students learned about the range of study options and entry pathways available before taking part in a guided campus tour.
After lunch, the group travelled to Griffith University’s Nathan campus for their final university visit. Students toured the campus and attended a presentation from Griffith’s Future Students Officer, gaining further insight into study opportunities and campus life.
The immersive day was designed to give students a genuine understanding of the different university environments and pathways available to them. For many students, it was their first opportunity to step onto a university campus and experience firsthand what life beyond school could look like.
For many students, the excursion transformed university from an abstract future goal into a tangible next step. As our students consider the pathways God may be calling them towards, we pray they will continue to walk faithfully with Jesus, using their talents and gifts to positively influence their communities, future professions, and the world around them.
Daniel Ingledew
Senior Pathways Support Officer