Student for a day
USQ Springfield will be holding Student for a Day sessions in 2008 on:
-
Tuesday 1 April
-
Tuesday 13 May
-
Tuesday 19 August
-
Tuesday 14 October
There will be a full program of events (PDF* 1154k) so that you will get a real feel for student life! During the campus tour, you will be able to view our facilities and learn about the regular lunchtime activities. If you don't know what a lecture is or what happens in a tutorial, you will have the opportunity to find out by attending a lecture or tutorial.
These sessions are designed for non-school leavers, eg mature-age students, students who have deferred their studies, etc.
If you are interested in attending the Student for a Day session, please register by:
Student for a Day Program
| Time |
Sessions |
Venue |
| 9.00am-9.30am |
Welcome (LTSU)
- Introductory Welcome
- Getting to Know You exercise
- What is the USQ Springfield student profile?
|
A3LR1 |
| 9.30am-10.00am |
Expectations (LTSU and Student Services
- Introduce Student Services staff
- Student expectations of University and their lecturers
- University and lecturers' expectations of the students
|
A3LR1 |
| 10.00am-10.30am |
Course Specifications and Timetables (LTSU and Student Services)
- Introduction to example student timetable
- Introduction to example course specification
- Time Management and Study-Life Balance discussion
- Introduction to USQStudyDesk and online learning facilities
|
A3LR1 |
| 10.30am-11.00am |
Morning Tea |
Level 6 Balcony |
| 11.00am-12.00pm |
Faculty Lecture/Tutorial
|
Lecture Room (TBA) |
| 12.00pm-12.30pm |
Campus Tour
|
Campus |
| 12.30pm-1.30pm |
Lunch and Reflection
- Open question session hosted by Student Ambassadors/LTSU
|
Various Locations |
| 1.30pm-2.15pm |
Academic Learning Support Session (LTSU)
- Example Workshop, eg An Introduction to lectures, tutorials and note-taking
|
A3LR1 |
| 2.15pm-2.30pm |
Pathway Options (LTSU)
- Springfield Prospectus detailing programs available
- Pathway options available
- Pre-Orientation Introduction to Academic Study course to be run in February 2007
|
A3LR1 |
| 2.30pm-2.45pm |
Evaluate the Day (Student Services)
|
A3LR1 |
