Specialist High Skills Major
We have on-campus and offcampus opportunities in the following Sectors
Arts & Culture . Business. Environment Health & wellness . Non-Profit Justice, Community Safety, and Emergency Services
On Campus Opportunities Mini Lecture Series – Attend a mini lecture given by one of our Teaching Assistants from the Faculty of Arts or the School of Business & Economics. Choose your topic when you plan your day.
Career Services Workshops – Specialists from our Career Development Centre will give students the inside scoop on which industries are hiring and what can be done with a university degree.
Student Led Campus Tours – Join our Student Ambassadors on a guided tour of campus highlighting academic buildings, student and study areas, residence buildings and athletic facilities. General tours as well as program specific tours can be accommodated.
Laurier Open Houses – Visit our Waterloo Campus open house on Friday November 5th and/or our Brantford Campus open house on Friday November 12th. Let us know you are coming and we will arrange parking for your bus in advance.
Meet the Faculty – Set up a meeting for your students with a faculty member from one of our four undergraduate faculties (Arts, Music, Science and Business & Economics). Student Success Presentation – Led by senior students, this session gives high school students an inside look at university life and offers tips and tricks for being a successful student. Lab Demonstrations – Lab demonstrations are available in Geography and Environmental Studies, Biology and Chemistry.
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Leadership in Business – Encourage your students to attend our student-led Leadership in Business Conference. Information and applications can be found at http://thelinkonline.org. Music Master Classes/Concert Rehearsals – Arts and Culture students interested in Music can visit and open Master Class or attend a concert rehearsal. Opportunities will vary depending on visit dates.
See reverse for sample agendas
Specialist High Skills Major
Off Campus Opportunities
Sample Agendas
Classroom Visits – If you are interested in having a senior student or faculty member visit your classroom, let us know and we can help you find an expert in your sector. Contact Lindsay Lawrence at llawrence@wlu.ca
Sample Agenda: Campus Tour/Lecture 10:00-11:30am Student led tour 11:30-12:30pm Lunch in dining hall 12:30 -2:00pm Teaching assistant lecture/discussion
National Stock Market Competition – Sponsor your students to take part in our bi-annual Stock Market Competition. Students will compete against teams from across the country and have the opportunity to win cash prizes and Laurier scholarships. The cost per team is $20.00 and can include up to 5 students. For more information and to register, visit http://invest.wlu.ca.
FAQ’s Q: What can Laurier offer for SHSM students? A: Laurier has a variety of customizable options for students to meet their SHSM program requirements outside of the classroom. Q: When can my class visit Laurier? A: Campus visits should be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure all opportunities are available. Visits will be offered Monday-Friday. Q: How many students per group can attend a campus visit? A: Groups of 30-40 students are preferred however alternative group sizes can be accommodated. Q: How can I customize my visit? A: Contact chooselaurier@wlu.ca to further discuss your options for an on campus visit.
Visit us at www.Chooselaurier.ca Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook/LaurierFutureStudents
Sample Agenda: Student Success 10:00-11:30am student led tour 11:30-12:30pm Lunch in dining hall 12:30 -1:00pm Leadership activity with the Student Leadership Centre 1:00-2:30pm
Student success presentation
Contacts To book an activity : Chantelle D’Aoust cdaoust@wlu.ca 519-884-0710 ext. Or Gloria Song gsong@wlu.ca ext. 4296 To discuss on campus opportunities: Lindsay Lawrence llawrence@wlu.ca 519-884-0710 ext4165
To book an activity in Brantford: Craig Chipps cchipps@wlu.ca 519-884-0710 ext. 5777 book a campus Tour: Lauren Osborne losborne@wlu.ca 519-884-0710 ext. 3385