Over 350 students and parents participated in Beyond the HSC last night. The evening began with a Q&A session with a panel of tertiary experts including; Dr Chris Walker from UNSW, Associate Professor James Curran from Sydney University, Angela Hecimovic, Lecturer in Accounting at The University of Sydney, Dr Li-Chuen Wong, Paediatric and Adult Dermatologist and Robert Cousins, Associate Director for Student Learning and Facilities at TAFE NSW. The panellists fielded questions from the enthusiastic crowd ranging from how to prepare for the first weeks of University to effective use of student support networks.
After this session, students and parents moved to the library where over 50 ex-student mentors from a range of professions including finance, communications, engineering, design, health and law gave advice about their chosen careers. Representatives from major Universities were also present to provide up-to-date course and admission information.
President of the Ex-Students’ Association Peta Magee said “the evening was a great success and highlighted the benefits our students gain from having access to our alumni professionals who graciously commit their time and expertise to mentor students.”
