Year 13 students and whānau made the most of the opportunity to explore the 76-hectare campus and see what UC has to offer. Subject information sessions were held throughout the day for visitors to learn more about course programmes and look at potential graduate career pathways.
As well as exploring study options, there were several student service sessions to provide visitors with a taster of uni life. Students discovered more about life outside of lectures, including the vast UC social club’s scene and how to settle in during their first term. Pasifika students and whānau were welcomed onto campus with breakfast with the Pacific Development Team, while Māori taiohi and whānau were able to meet the UC Māori team and discover more about academic support and community connection on campus.
International students chatted to UC staff about the enrolment process, while future adult students were encouraged to meet their peers to hear success stories and get tips on how to make the most of all the academic support. Meanwhile parents and whānau learnt about UC wellbeing services, such as pastoral care, that are available to nurture and empower students during their time at university.
Those arriving at Rā Tōmene | Open Day from outside of Ōtautahi Christchurch had the opportunity to find out more about the city and Waitaha Canterbury, from vibrant city living to adventuring across the region, from the mountains to the sea.
Between information sessions, visitors joined campus tours to explore the university’s top facilities, state-of-the-art labs and award-winning buildings, hopped on buses to take a look at halls and accommodation, or just took in the atmosphere on campus with some kai.
As the sun set on Rā Tōmene | Open Day, students and their whānau began to head home, to their accommodation or back to Christchurch Airport with a wealth of information about their study options. Many will return to campus as new UC students for 2023 Orientation Day on Friday 17 February, before Term 1 starts on Monday 20 February.
