NEWS RELEASES
LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
GEORGIAN COLLEGE
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Lakehead University Orillia will host its annual March Break Open House next week, opening up the campus to hundreds of prospective students and their families and friends.
The Open House takes place from Tuesday, March 15 to Friday, March 18 and gives prospective students a chance to be a Lakehead student for the day.
They can sit in on classes, meet professors and students, and enjoy guided tours of the campus facilities.
“For those in the process of choosing a university, or thinking about applying within the next couple of years, this is an excellent opportunity to get a feel for the campus and the programs we offer,” said Lakehead Orillia Principal Kim Fedderson.
Prospective students will be able to learn more about Lakehead Orillia’s unique Interdisciplinary Studies program, with new majors in Sociology and Political Science, as well as the University’s new Honours Bachelor of Commerce/Entrepreneurship degree program.
New this year will be special “showcase sessions” where students can meet with faculty members of each program area to have their questions answered about the subject area and the kinds of careers that various programs can lead to.
In addition to campus and classroom activities, this year’s March Break event offers bus tours of the City of Orillia with stops downtown and at the YMCA, where students have memberships as part of their athletic fees.
Detailed daily schedules of events, along with registration forms, are posted online at mylakehead.ca.
Further information is also available by calling 705-330-4008 ext. 2160 or by emailing orillia.lakeheadu.ca.
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Choosing a college is a big decision and Georgian is helping prospective students imagine themselves on campus by hosting tours over March Break.
The tours will take place daily March 14 to 18 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses – visitors can RSVP to attend at GeorgianCollege.ca/tours.
The Midland, Muskoka (Bracebridge), Orangeville and South Georgian Bay (Collingwood) campuses will also offer tours by appointment.
Visitors will get the chance to check out student services, learn where to eat, study and buy their books, and where to get help if they need it.
Georgian is also hosting Spring Open House on Saturday, April 9 at all of its seven campuses from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those who can’t drop by over March Break – for more information, visit GeorgianCollege.ca/open-house.
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