CareerNewsNo10;22.07.11

REMINDERS:

  • Careers Expo – Herald Sun; 29-31 July;
  • Public Relations/Advertising seminars - RMIT Careers days. Advertising: Sat 27 Aug; Public Relations: Sat10 Sept;. See:
  1. OPEN DAYS ARE ALMOST HERE–Attendance at university and TAFE Open Days is really important. This is especially so if you plan to apply for a course which requires an interview, folio presentation or audition as part of the application process (art and design, music and drama courses for example). Put the dates in your diary. Year 10 is a great time to start some visits. Reading about a course that interests you is good; visiting the institution offering the course is even better.
  1. OPEN DAY DATES (usually 10am – 4pm):
  • Sat 6Aug – Monash Uni (Berwick, Gippsland, Peninsula)
  • Sun 7 Aug – La Trobe Uni (Melbourne); Monash Uni (Caulfield, Clayton, Parkville); William AnglissTAFE
  • Fri 12 Aug – La Trobe Uni (Shepparton)
  • Sun 14 Aug – Australian Catholic Uni (ACU)(Melbourne); Deakin Uni (Warrnambool);
  • La Trobe Uni (Mildura); RMIT (University and TAFE)
  • Sat 20 Aug – HolmesglenTAFE
  • Sun 21 Aug – DeakinUni (Geelong);Gordon TAFE (Geelong),La Trobe Uni (Albury/Wodonga); Uni of Melbourne; Swinburne (Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran)
  • Sun 28 Aug - ACU (Ballarat); Ballarat Uni;Box Hill Institute; Deakin (Burwood);La TrobeUni (Bendigo)
  1. OPEN DAY AT MONASH UNIVERSITY – Monash is running a competition where threeiPadsare up for grabs for the schools with the most student registrations for Open Dayon their website (oneiPad available for each category being small, medium and large schools). All activities and an Open Day planner are on the website. Register at: Check the site out.
  2. OPEN DAY AT LA TROBE UNIVERSITY – At La Trobe seven iPads will be on offer. Student guides will be on all campuses with iPads; complete the survey for a chance to win one of your own…See: for more information about this offer, and to create your own personalised Open Day itinerary.
  1. HOW CAN I GET THE MOST VALUE OUT OF MY OPEN DAYS VISITS?

Don’t wander aimlessly….try the following:

  • Obtain an Open Day Guidebeforehand (egfrom websites like or
  • Plan to be at Open Daywhen relevantinformation sessions are conducted
  • Allow sufficient time for your visit; two hours or so would be advisable
  • Speak to staff about courses that interest you - write your questions beforehand
  • Get a student perspective - speak to students studying courses that interest you
  • Collect information/brochures
  • Ask about industry based-learningopportunities
  • Ask about international study opportunities
  • Consider transport issues; is the campus accessible from where you live?
  • Check the environment where you will study; will you be happy there for three/four years?
  • Consider the facilities/clubs offered at your preferred institution
  • Consider visiting a rural campus, especially if you think you won’t obtain a high enough ATAR for a city campus. ATAR’s are often lower and they often offer more personal assistance, accommodation, and a lifestyle which will suit some students.

If you plan to apply for a course involving an interview/foliopresentation as part of the selection process you may well be asked what you found of interest about the course at Open Day. Attendance is therefore vital.

  1. YEAR 12 STUDENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2012 – Many scholarships are on offer at universities and TAFE Institutes and you are encouraged to check them out. Many universities publish booklets explaining what is on offer. VTAC also publishes a booklet on scholarships. In addition, you can search universitywebsites to find out more about them. Booklets about their scholarships have arrived in school from Monash Uni. You are welcome to see a copy in the Careers Room.
  2. WOULD YOU LIKE TO STUDY OVERSEAS?

Before deciding tocompletea degree at an overseas university, remember that it is often possible to complete part of an Australian degree overseas, at a university linked with the Australian one you attend. Universities will often allow you to complete a semester or two at a linked university, and will help with organising the swap. Fees for your course overseas will be the same as you would pay in Australia, but you will have to cover accommodation and other expenses. Some universities offer small scholarships, perhaps to assist with travel costs. For example, see:

  • If you want to complete a degree in the United Kingdom, a useful starting point in your researchinto options is the British Councilwebsite.See:
  • Some universities in theUnited States offer sports scholarships to elite athletes. For example, see: or
  • An interesting development is the chance tostudy at the New York University, Abu Dhabi(Middle East). The university is looking for students of ability from around the world who are intellectually engaged, richly diverse, and committed to making their mark on a better world.To find out more you may wish to attendtheir information session. When: 6.30pm, Wed 17 Aug; Info/where: .
  1. WHAT ABOUT A CAREER IN MEDICAL RADIATIONS? Want to find out more about careers in medical radiations? If so, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is opening its doors to school students to experience the highly specialised worlds ofRadiation Therapy, Diagnostic Therapy, Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. When: 12 noon-3pm, Sun 28 Aug; Where: Peter Mac Cancer Centre, St Andrews Place, East Melbourne; Information: or contact .
  2. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MANAGEMENT – Deakin University with The Gordon TAFE (Geelong) has announced a new study area in Sustainable Tourism Management. The course will be offered atDeakin Geelong Waterfront campus, providing anue opportunity to complete three qualifications in three years. Students will attend classes at The Gordon and Deakin from year one and will attain a Bachelor of Management, Advanced Diploma of Tourism and Diploma of Sustainability. The course explores issues in management, ethics, sustainability and the environment in the domestic and international tourism industries.
  3. CONSIDERING A CAREER IN ENGINEERING? Then you may wish to be involved in Engineering Week, the first week in August (1 – 7 Aug). Hosted by Engineers Australia, the week exists to raise awareness of the role engineers play both locally and globally, and to encourage more young people to study engineering. To find out more about the Engineering Weekprogram see:
  4. DO YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DEAKIN UNIVERSITY? DeakinWeekis an annual event, being held Mon 1 – Fri 5 Aug. The program features public events, exhibitions, lectures and forums, as well as artistry and performance. It will be at Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool campuses and cover sustainability and the environment, immigration and multiculturalism, retail industry trends, rising house prices, child welfare, depression, and the future of the arts. To obtain a full program of events and exhibitions or to reserve a place at an event, see

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