Open Day visitors to join Sophie’s world
Students at the entrance of Berwick campus
A positive experience at last year’s Open Day has inspired Sophie Chilcott to become an ambassador to help potential students get the most out of this year’s Monash Open Day.
Sophie, one of 100 Open Day Student Ambassadors across Monash University’s six Victorian campuses, will be on hand to help prospective students and their families make the most of the many activities on offer at Open Day.
“My Open Day visits were memorable because of the people I met and the course advice I received,” Sophie said.
“I was able to walk around all the Monash campuses and get the feel for what university life would be like.”
“I hope I can pass on my positive experiences of studying at the Berwick campus to all the prospective students I meet.”
Sophie’s tips for getting the best out of Open Day are to check out everything – courses, facilities, clubs, parking, transport options – as students will be spending a lot of time at the university throughout their course; and talk to as many people, both staff and students as possible.
“I recommend people visit the Monash Open Day website where they can create their own personalised program, especially if they want to visit multiple campuses,” Sophie said.
“This way they can get the most out of their day.”
Sophie is currently undertaking the Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) at the Berwick campus. She is looking forward to completing her diploma at the end of the year and starting her Bachelor of Education (P-10) in 2013.
Visitors to Open Day can identify Student Ambassadors like Sophie by their unmistakable blue Student Ambassador uniform.
Top five things to do at Berwick campus Open Day
- Get your blood pressure and blood sugar levels tested by students from the School of Nursing and Midwifery;
- Visit the Student Experience and Support Lounge to check out what it's like to be a student. Don't forget to attend a student Q&A session and see the JAM Club (Music and performance) play live;
- Go on a campus tour and see the great facilities and resources available on-campus (there are also lots of great things to eat along the way);
- Meet Bob and Dolly, MaskEd™ 'patients' in the Clinical Learning Environments (nursing labs); and
- Visit the Faculty of Business and Economics and be in the running to win an iPad.
Monash University Open Day will take place on Saturday 4 (Berwick, Gippsland and Peninsula) and Sunday 5 August (Caulfield, Clayton and Parkville).
To help make the most of Open Day 2012, visit the Monash website to plan your day - the new online planner allows you to explore and choose from over 600 event activities.
Visit the Monash Open Day website for a full program guide and further information.