Over the 8th and 9th of May, the inaugural Pathways Programs were held at Brisbane Boys' College. Students participated in either the Pathways to Medicine or the Pathways to Business program, and had the opportunity to experience first hand what it is like to study in these areas.
Pathways to Medicine: Two students learn to take blood pressure as a practical experience of medical study.
The programs were well received, with students reporting an increase in how confident they felt about their future study decisions from 66% to 78% after completion.
Students gave an average rating of 9.2/10 for the Pathways to Business program when asked: "how beneficial has this program been in deciding your future career path." The Pathways to Medicine program was rated 8.6/10, both being very well received.
But don't just take our word for it! Here is what students have to say:
"It was a perfect balance of information and activities." - Jun, Year 11
"Breaking business down into its components made it easier for me to decide what career I want to pursue." - Will, Year 11
Pathways to Medicine: Two students learn to take blood pressure as a practical experience of medical study.
"The practical aspects of the program gave me a deeper insight into medicine." - Anton, Year 12
"It was extremely beneficial to hear what actually happens [at uni] from someone who has already done it." - Connor, Year 11
"This really put medicine and university into perspective." - Ethan, Year 11
"It was great to learn about different pathways through a practical experience." - Lachlan, Year 11
We are very much looking forward to the next round of programs, which will be coming soon, so watch this space!!