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Okanagan College hosting info sessions

Okanagan College’s Vernon campus will host information sessions aimed towards helping Grade 11 and 12 students...

Visions of post-secondary education are exciting for those graduating high school and individuals considering a career change. But with the dreams comes an overwhelming amount of choices, questions, and decisions as well.

On Wednesday, Okanagan College’s Vernon campus will host information sessions aimed towards helping Grade 11 and 12 students, their parents, and those considering further studies to navigate the options and the process on the path to post-secondary.

The evening will start at 6 p.m. with the Freshmen 15 session in the lecture theatre where attendees will hear from Okanagan College recruiters about the 15 things that all students should know before starting post-secondary. Topics covered will include: college schedules, the difference between registering and applying, university transfers, student loans, amongst others.

At 7 p.m. two program-specific sessions will be offered: arts and science programs will be discussed in the lecture theatre, while the business programs session will be held in room E102/103. Instructors, current students, and alumni will be on hand to answer questions and provide a glimpse into how each program can lead to a variety of exciting careers.

When 21-year-old Vernon resident Adam McCaffrey, who is pursuing a bachelor of business administration degree at the college, was considering his post-secondary education options, the lure of being able to gain a quality and recognized education close to home made the choice easy.

“The accessibility and convenience of the campus being a few minutes from home was great,” said McCaffrey.

“Even more important, is how much value I get as a student at the college: the affordable tuition, experienced instructors, small class sizes and the flexibility for transfer program credits to other campuses and institutions. It’s a winning combination.”

For more information, visit www.okanagan.bc.ca/VernonInfoSessions