More than 200 transition and fifth year students from schools in Cork
and Kerry will be on campus at UCC, 3-6 April, to participate in the
annual Access Programme Easter School.
The Access Programme works with students in targeted schools, providing
motivational and educational assistance to them through their secondary
schooling. This in turn should enhance their ability to compete for
third level places.
Easter School gives students the opportunity to experience University
life first hand. During their time on campus students will
participate in a wide range of activities. Presentations and
interactive sessions will be provided by staff from the four Colleges
(Medicine & Health; Science, Engineering & Food Science; Arts,
Celtic Studies & Social Sciences; Business and Law) as well as
talks on student services and the Students Union. The group will get an
introduction to the facilities in the Mardyke Arena and participate in
various sporting activities. The experience will also include computer
sessions, language labs, a physics show, rocket workshops, guided tours
and many other activities, which should encourage these students to
consider University as a real option.
Details from: Olive Byrne, Access Officer, 021 4903678, www.ucc.ie/access
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