The new-look University Expo returned bigger and better than ever, welcoming over 300 students and families.
More than 40 of the UK’s leading universities created a buzzing environment for learners to find out more their next steps after college. And for the first time, the event was open to all college students from across the area.
From exploring a wide range of exciting career pathways to discovering gap years and volunteering opportunities, attendees enjoyed finding out how university study could transform their futures.
Universities from across the UK including Lancaster, Newcastle and Burnley College University Courses were on hand to advise about their range of courses and support, as well as the Lancashire & Cumbria Insitutute of Technology, which have provided funding to boost BCUC’s impressive technological facilities.
Parents and guardians were also able to learn more about the financial support, pastoral care and careers advice that universities can provide.
Talks from expert speakers covered key topics such as making the progression from college to university a smooth process and tips for making a strong UCAS application to the most competitive universities.
Burnley College alumna Chloe Bond inspired attendees with reflections on her experiences of reading Education with English, Drama and the Arts at the University of Cambridge and studying abroad in Vancouver, before returning to the college start an internship with the marketing team last summer.
Henry Durrant, 16, from Clitheroe, attended the event with his mum Helen and praised the supportive atmosphere:
“I’m starting to consider my options after college and the University Expo really brought all the exciting possibilities for my future that are out there to life.”
“It was great to learn more about industries like sports journalism that I didn’t know much about.
“I’m really glad that I attended – it’s given me lots of food for thought!”
Helen added:
“The event was really informative, with an impressive range of universities available to speak to.
“The talks from the guest speakers gave us, as parents, a clearer understanding of what lies ahead and how to support our young people with their next steps.”
Burnley College Careers Advisor Owen Johnson was impressed with the passion shown by everyone who attended this year’s event:
“It’s a superb event that gets better every year. We were thrilled to see so many new faces eager to connect with the universities in attendance.”
“We’re extremely grateful to the representatives from universities around the country who gave their time to support this special evening.
“We saw lots and lots of ambitious young people engaging in thoughtful discussions about their futures and demonstrating a readiness to launch their careers – which is exactly why we do this.”
Want to explore your future study options further?
- Contact the friendly, expert Careers Team at Burnley College: [email protected].
