January 6, 2014
Grade 10 Family Night at University of Waterloo
Campus event will help parents and high school students make decisions now that will give them the best chance for success at university
While Grade 10 might sound early to start planning for university, it’s the year students have to select courses that will set them up for the university program of their choice.
The University of Waterloo is hosting Grade 10 Family Night, on Wed. Jan. 15 to help younger high school students and their parents learn about what they need to do now to prepare for university. Families are being asked to register by Jan. 10.
Parents are one of the top influences on a student’s choice of university, and while many parents have attended university, they don’t always have the most recent information to help their son or daughter.
Keynote speaker will speak as both parent and lecturer
“My daughter isn't sure yet which field she's interested in and there are so many choices. I want her to see that applying to university isn't some big, scary process,” says Beth Bohnert, parent of Grade 10 student Sara.
Popular Waterloo Economics lecturer Geoff Malleck is the evening’s keynote speaker. He says, “Attending university is all about return on investment.” Malleck will share his insights from four perspectives: as the father of Waterloo graduates, as an instructor to over 8,000 Waterloo students, as a former business owner, and as a passionate learner.
Parent Amy Aldous says, “I’ve worked on campus since before my children were born. My daughter’s in grade ten now, and will be attending Grade 10 Family Night with a bunch of her friends. They’re excited to visit the campus, and I’m glad they have this opportunity to hear from a professor and current Waterloo students about things to consider now.”
Help with financing university
Other presenters will share insights about university admissions and financing a post-secondary education.
“Parents want their children to be happy and to have a good career,” says Jody Berringer. the Registrar’s Office liaison manager. “If students choose a university program that they’re passionate about, that will lead to a career they love.”
Those who can’t make it on Jan. 15 can watch a live webcast of the event.
