More than 2,500 Grade 12 students will visit University of Saskatchewan to "Experience US!"

Posted December 18, 1998


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 18, 1998
98-12-07-OTHER


More than 2,500 Grade 12 students will visit University of Saskatchewan to
"Experience US!"

Saskatchewan Grade 12 students, guidance counsellors and parents must
register before January 11, 1999 to attend Experience US, which takes place
February 8, 1999. Students who register before December 18, 1998 will be
entered into a draw for the very popular Huskie Athletics wear.

Experience US is an opportunity for Grade 12 students, guidance counsellors
and parents from across the province to come to the University of
Saskatchewan and spend a day gathering information, touring the campus and
finding out more about the programs the University offers, and to see the
University in full swing. Students can attend sessions from every college as
well as learn more about support services for Aboriginal students and
students with disabilities, Huskie athletics, and living in residence. Other
sessions provide information on planning a career for the 21st century,
making a successful transition from high school to university life, or study
abroad opportunities. Students can find out how to finance their educations,
what life in residence is like, and what sort of extracurricular activities
are available. Parents can attend a special session designed to help answer
the many questions and concerns parents have when their children are
entering university. In addition, a number of professional development
sessions have been designed for the guidance counsellors who bring students
to this event.

Early birds can start showing up for Experience US at 7:30 a.m. February 8
at the Field House, where they will receive registration packages and may
visit displays of campus clubs and activities, departments and services.

The kick-off begins at 9:00 a.m. with a stage show featuring plenty of
lights, sound and action, guaranteed to get students off to an energetic
start. At 9:40 U of S buses will transport students from the Field House to
campus for the days' sessions.

The Student Recruitment Office has been working closely with all the
Colleges, the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union and other campus
units to make sure there is something of interest for everyone.


For more information, please contact:

Kelly Saretsky
Assistant Registrar
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6721