Experience days
Oorala Youth Program Experience Days
INSPIRING OUR FUTURE ACADEMICS
OUR NEXT EXPERIENCE DAY CAMP IS 29 OCTOBER 2024 – 1 NOVEMBER 2024
Our Experience Days introduce students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to higher education at UNE. Students have the option of participating in a single day, or the entire three-day program which includes a full university experience and overnight stays at a UNE College.
Our Experience Days are FREE and we cover all of the costs associated with travel, accommodation and meals.
Held at UNE’s main campus in Armidale NSW, we’re all about opening minds, exploring pathways and making new connections.
Some of the things students will get to experience while they are on campus are:
- find out what’s possible after high school
- visit undergraduate lectures
- take part in hands-on tutorials, presentations, demonstrations and workshops
- meet university students and find out what university life is like
- find out about degrees and careers in areas that may be of interest
The best part is, students will be surrounded by people who listen to their questions and offer advice and guidance about opportunities in the future.
Not only will students feel more comfortable and confident with university life, they will make new connections and see what’s truly possible.
An overview of experiences!
Agronomy & Glasshouse
Dive into hands-on experiences exploring the science behind plant growth, cultivation techniques, and sustainable agriculture practices.
Anaiwan Cultural Immersion
Students will be able to unleash their artistic expression while learning about the vibrant symbolism embedded in Indigenous art.
Animal Science – CART (Centre for Animal Research and Teaching)
A tour of the on-campus animal research facilities, including presentation of current experiments underway in real time.
Animal Science – Meat Science
Discover the savory world of meat science and explore the fascinating journey from pasture to plate, where you’ll unravel the secrets behind meat processing, quality assessment, and culinary innovation.
Archaeology
The Archaeology team will demonstrate stone tool-making and talk about how archaeologists analyse these artefacts to understand life in the past.
Arts – Media & Communications
Students will create a story, plan illustrations and develop rough page layouts for a picture book.
Arts – Theatre and History
Students will use drama games to collaborate and work in teams, developing communication and public speaking and the skills to problem-solve creatively.
Chemistry
Students will examine how pattern matching is considered within the forensic investigation of crime.
Education – Early Childhood – Robotics
Students will explore, be challenged, and have fun exploring robots used with preschool aged children, in a fun and playful way.
Education – HPE (Health & Physical Education)
Students will gain a broad understanding of the importance of HPE as a curriculum area in schools & the role primary teachers play in developing physical literacy in children.
Law
Students will begiven roles and a scenario in a mini-trial to experience how a civil or criminal trial runs.
Library
Discover the study facilities including collections of books, journals, access the study spaces, computers and printing facilities.
Natural History Museum
A tour of the UNE Natural History Museum. It is a library of life; a place of activity, interaction and discovery.
Nursing
Students will discuss the benefits of nursing and then dive into interactive and fun activities linked to the nursing profession, healthcare and the wider community.
Psychology
Students will participate in a live demonstration of brains in action using electroencephalography (EEG) and, just for fun, they will have a chance to experience our Virtual Reality (VR) lab.
Sports Science
A hands-on session where students get active, measure themselves and their classmates, and learn about important scientific principles of sport and exercise science.
TRACKS – Tertiary Preparation Program
An introduction to the idea of what an individual pathway into university studies might be to suit students circumstances.
