The
event, which was organised by the college guidance team, featured a multitude
of stalls from Scottish universities and student organisations. Held annually,
the guidance team said the event “ensures students know as much as possible
about where they can go when they leave us.”
Universities
from across Scotland were on hand to offer students information on their
futures. Stall holders gave out prospectuses and literature on their
universities and explained to students the benefits their courses would give
them. The widening participation officer for Stirling University said “It’s
essential that students pick a university that suits them and their needs. I
don’t try to convince anyone that Stirling is the best and only option. It has
to be the student’s choice at the end of the day.”
There
were many students at the event, but some seemed reluctant to leave the college
at the end of the academic year. 60% of students asked said they were going to
continue into the second year of their HND at Fife College, despite the other
options available to them. “Although there’s obviously other places I could go
next year, bigger cities with better student life, I’m set on staying here to get
my HND,” said Kyle Johnson, a fitness student, “I love my class and the
lecturers and equipment are top notch really. I’ve only been here two months
and I really love it.”
Skills
Development Scotland were also at the event, helping students already in the
process of applying to university, as well as talking about careers and
apprenticeships. The Open University had a stall too, providing help to those
interested in further education but without the time or money to attend a
physical university.Overall, the event seemed successful, as students armed with brochures and free tote bags headed back to their lectures. “Events like these are really good because they help me know more about my future options,” said hair and beauty student Ashley George, “and I get loads of freebies”.
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