Grade 11 and 12 students are now able to apply online for the Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) program, which will run at UQ Gatton on July 5-9.
The annual five-day residential school, FEAST offers high school students from across Queensland and New South Wales the chance to sample university life and career options in the agricultural, animal, environment and food industries.
“FEAST provides high school students with the opportunity to experience what university is like and explore the huge range of career opportunities available before they leave high school,” program coordinator Erin Pearl said.
“The camp involves course and career information sessions, tours and practical activities at UQ’s Gatton and St Lucia campuses. At the same time, they enjoy a great program of problem solving exercises, adventure-based learning, sporting and social activities.
“It assists the students to form a much clearer idea of what career path they want to embark on when it comes time to sit down and fill out their QTAC application forms later in the year.”
For students unsure of what they would like to do after high school or are considering a career in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science, food or the environment, the camp provides a taste of life as a young professional – be it in a science, business or marketing field.
FEAST is hosted by UQ’s Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science and was developed in conjunction with the Queensland Agricultural Teachers Association.
Apply online now for FEAST 2009 at www.uq.edu.au/nravs/feast
Registrations close June 1.
Media: Erin Pearl at the Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Veterinary Science (07 5460 1229, 0409 265 587 or e.pearl@uq.edu.au)
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