High-achieving secondary school students are invited to get a head start on their university studies at Brock this summer and fall.<\/p>\n
The University\u2019s Strategic Transition for Accomplished and Recognized Students (STARS) program allows Niagara high school students enrolled in less than six Grade 12 U or M courses to register concurrently in one credit at Brock University, free of charge.<\/p>\n
For Ada Fast, who learned about the program while exploring her high school\u2019s guidance resource website, the studies represented a chance to begin her post-secondary journey for a price that could not be beat.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had some extra spares and I wanted to do something productive with my time,\u201d she said. \u201cI knew university would be next, so if I could lessen the workload that would be helpful while also saving me a bit of money.\u201d<\/p>\n
Having also received one of the University\u2019s Niagara Principal’s Scholarships, Fast said the STARS program and the first-year Biology course she took in it had her feeling confident when she began her full-time co-op studies in Mathematics and Statistics at Brock last fall.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I was in STARS, I was able to interact with university students, share their enthusiasm about the material and feel like I belonged here,\u201d she said. \u201cI knew that when I started my full-time studies at Brock, I would be ready.\u201d<\/p>\n
Karlee Mallett, Brock\u2019s Manager of Academic Transitions, said the program\u2019s summer availability is a fantastic way for top-performing local high school students to get a feel for post-secondary learning when they might have a bit of extra time on their hands.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope that the flexibility that comes with our summer course offerings appeals to students and encourages them to get a jump start on their post-secondary education,\u201d she said. \u201cOur STARS students are valued members of the Brock community as they bring with them a variety of experiences and knowledge, and we are looking forward to welcoming them to campus this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the deadline to apply for Summer Term courses approaching on Tuesday, May 30 and the Fall\/Winter Term deadline coming shortly after on Monday, July 3, Fast hopes students will embrace the chance to get a taste of Brock through STARS.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a no-brainer to take part,\u201d she said. \u201cYou can get ahead on your Brock credits, save money and learn what university is all about.\u201d<\/p>\n
To learn more and to apply for the STARS program, visit the Admissions @ Brock website<\/a>.<\/p>\n