4 questions every high school student is asking about uni(and how an Open Day can help you find the answers!)

Wondering if uni is right for you?Choosing to go to uni and then thinking about which one to apply for are big decisions. It’s totally normal to feel a little bit nervous about your post-school options.

A great way to help unlock those decisions is to attend a university Open Day, where you can get a feel for the university, a better idea of what to expect and what it can offer you.We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which the University of Southern Queensland stands.

When it comes to exploring your post-school options, everyone’s experiences will be different, and that’s ok!

That’s why we’ve asked current University of Southern Queensland (USQ) students Baillie and Mitch to share their journey to USQ and help you understand how an Open Day could be the key to unlocking your decision.

“Choosing USQ was a bold choice to say the least; it would have been easier to choose the uni five minutes from home that all my friends were going to. For my first year I lived and worked on the Sunshine Coast and travelled twice a week to Springfield for classes.”

BaillieBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business

USQ Open Day can help you find the answers.

“When I was in high school I wasn’t the most academic student because my social life was more important to me. This caused me to fear going to uni as I never thought I would be smart enough to succeed at studying.”

MitchTertiary Preparation ProgramBachelor of Commerce

So how exactly can an Open Day help you to find the right uni for you?

By answering questions like these…

• What do I put first?

• Should I fill all six spaces?

• What happens if I don’t get my 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd choice?

‘Am I making the right choice on my QTAC preference list?’

Ordering your QTAC preferences can be tricky, especially if you’re not sure what you really want to study or what the recent changes to QTAC mean for you.

If you’re having doubts like these, Open Day is definitely the time and place to get the professional advice you’re looking for. USQ Staff and QTAC representatives will be on hand to help you understand all that’s on offer and how to preference your choices.

“I can honestly say that studying at uni has been an incredible experience and while it’s not quite over, I feel I have already come so far compared to the person I was when I started. The prospect of standing up on the stage and having my family cheering for me on graduation day is the motivation that will see me through to the completion of my degree.”

MitchTertiary Preparation Program Bachelor of Commerce

“I can honestly say that studying at uni has been an incredible experience and while it’s not quite over, I feel I have already come so far compared to the person I was when I started. The prospect of standing up on the stage and having my family cheering for me on graduation day is the motivation that will see me through to the completion of my degree.”

MitchTertiary Preparation Program Bachelor of Commerce

Make sure you check out at least one of the USQ Future Talks at Open Day and hear from our expert academic staff what lies ahead for your industry of interest. This is your chance to get inspired for the future, before you’ve even started your studies. Advantage much?

USQ Open Day can help you find the answers.

‘Will I be on my own at uni?’

Worried all your friends have different plans and you won’t know anyone? Scared you’ll be alone at uni?

Uni might be a change from school, but you won’t be alone with so much support from the USQ team. At Open Day, you’ll be able to chat to current students about their experiences and staff about how they support students throughout their uni journey. Open Days are your chance to meet your very own USQ support crew.

“USQ was the uni I felt the closest connection with after I heard a presentation at school. That connection was reinforced every time I spoke with students and lecturers from USQ.”

BaillieBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business

“USQ was the uni I felt the closest connection with after I heard a presentation at school. That connection was reinforced every time I spoke with students and lecturers from USQ.”

BaillieBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business

Be sure to check out the information booths so you can meet the USQ team in person. Open Day is a great chance to meet lecturers, support staff and find out the ‘who’s who’ of people that can help you in your uni journey and make sure you know you’ll never be alone.

USQ Open Day can help you find the answers.

‘What is it actually like to study at university?’

At Open Day, you’ll be able to test out your degree with hands-on sessions that give you a taste of what it’s really like to be a university student.

You’ll have the chance to see the campus, sit in a lecture theatre, meet other future students and have a go at practical class activities. This is your opportunity to see behind the scenes and get a feel for whether USQ is the uni for you.

“Getting settled into the study routine was a challenge… A year later, so much has changed and I’m amazed at how far I’ve come.”

BaillieBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business

“Getting settled into the study routine was a challenge… A year later, so much has changed and I’m amazed at how far I’ve come.”

BaillieBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business

Throughout Open Day, there will be lots of hands-on sessions and activities to experience. From health to art and engineering, there will be something for everyone, no matter what you’re thinking about studying. You can even meet Baillie in-person at our Springfield campus or catch up with Mitch at our Toowoomba Open Day!

‘How will my degree lead to a career?’

When considering what you’re going to study, keep the bigger picture in mind. What career paths could your degree lead to? What opportunities could be available for you in the future?

It’s totally normal if you’re not sure how to answer these questions just yet. That’s what Open Days are for!

“Since coming to USQ, I’ve discovered my passion for finance, which is why I’m studying a Bachelor of Commerce while also working part-time in the finance sector.”

MitchTertiary Preparation Program Bachelor of Commerce

“Since coming to USQ, I’ve discovered my passion for finance, which is why I’m studying a Bachelor of Commerce while also working part-time in the finance sector.”

MitchTertiary Preparation Program Bachelor of Commerce

At Open Day you can discover your passion at the Career Explorer Booth, which is run by professional Career Development Practitioners. Free of charge, these practitioners can help start the process of mapping out a path from your very first semester to graduation and a career you’ll love!

USQ has the No. 1 ranking for uni students becoming employed

once they graduate.*

*Graduate Destinations Survey 2012-2014

When choosing a uni and study direction, the amount of options available can feel overwhelming, but an Open Day is the perfect place to work through your decision. From advice on preferencing to discovering your passion, support crew and graduate outcomes, there’s so much to gain from attending an Open Day.

So what are you waiting for? Get set for USQ Open Day by checking out the program and planning your day. Don’t forget to register your attendance for your chance to win a $1,000.00 gift card*!*Terms & conditions apply

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