La Trobe Rural Health School Summer Camp

Passionate about health or science? Want to learn more about what’s next after year 12? The La Trobe Rural Health School Summer Camp is for you!

Throughout the two days, attendees will live the university lifestyle, staying on campus in our Student Accommodation with individual sleeping quarters and shared bathrooms and kitchens. Students will be encouraged to interact and learn from each other as much as possible, staying together for meals and activities. Students are expected to function independently, experiencing what it is like to be responsible for managing their time and maximizing their experience. To ensure the safety of our attendees LTU staff members will be present at all times, including at meals, and overnight in the on-site accommodation.

The two days of activities will be led by Emily Churchill who is part of the Domestic Student Recruitment team at La Trobe Bendigo.

Event Information

Where: La Trobe University, Bendigo Campus

Who: Commencing Year 12 students from Bendigo and surrounding rural areas with a passion for health and science and an interest in exploring their own futures in related studies and careers, especially how La Trobe, Bendigo can help them on their journey.

What will be provided: One night's accommodation on campus, all meals catered, all learning supplies and activities.

How to apply: Answer the following two questions on the application form: What are your plans and expectations for your future in health and science? What makes you passionate about studying and/or working in a rural area? Please also provide your contact details, the name of your current school, the Year 12 subjects you are enrolled in, and the name and contact details of a teacher who can provide a reference.

Application deadline: 5pm, 30 October 2024

What you can expect to learn: The main aim of the summer camp is to give students a realistic and relevant view of studying and working in the health and sciences, particularly in regional Victoria. The two-day program will feature a mix of information sessions, practical hands-on lab experiments, group-based creative and critical thinking activities, and social events with other attendees, LTU professionals and academics, and local leaders in the field.

Information and Q&A sessions will detail the different courses and pathways offered by LTU Bendigo, including bachelor’s degrees in science, Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Exercise Science, Nursing, Social Work and Dentistry and many other health and science courses. We will detail entrance requirements, how to manage VTAC preferences and expectations, and practice how to excel at entrance interviews and activities. Attendees will meet and be able to talk to current and past LTU students, and industry leaders about their university experience and their careers in Rural Health professions.

Practical lab experiments will expose students to university-level activities, as well as some of our world-class research facilities and projects. This will help prepare the students for Year 12 study, giving them tips for a successful year, as well as an introduction to some of the key big concepts in health and science. Students will have a chance to experience the types of classes held in our onsite laboratories, lecture theatres and classrooms.

Throughout the two days, attendees will live the university lifestyle, staying on campus in our dormitories Student Accomodation, with individual sleeping quarters and shared bathrooms and kitchens. Students will be encouraged to interact and learn from each other as much as possible, staying together for meals and activities. Students are expected to function independently, experiencing what it is like to be responsible for managing their time and maximizing their experience. To ensure the safety of our attendees LTU staff members will be present at all times, including at meals, and overnight in the on-site accommodation.

*Agenda to be provided to successful applicants at a later date*

Location