Surviving US!
Posted May 26, 2003
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 26, 2003 2003-05-31-OTHER
Surviving US!
Saskatoon and area students preparing to attend the University of
Saskatchewan for the first time this fall have a chance to get some inside
information about university life at Surviving US!
Advisors and current U of S students will be at the University of
Saskatchewan in Room 143 of the Arts Building on
Saturday, May 31 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
"At Surviving US! we provide students with the tools to make the transition
to university easier," says Cora Schneider, Director of Student Recruitment.
"The session covers registration, residence and housing, student loans,
attending Orientation and much more!"
There are a number of Surviving US! sessions in Saskatoon that students can
choose to attend. All sessions include an optional tour of campus led by
current U of S students.
Saturday, May 31 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 2 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 3 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 7 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
"Every grade 12 student should attend Surviving US!," says Heather Bury,
second-year Kinesiology student from Saskatoon. "The information you
receive, and talking to U of S students and staff, really gives you an
advantage before starting classes in the fall."
Students can reserve a spot online at www.usask.ca/students/surviving or
e-mail surviving@usask.ca for more information.
Campus Tours are offered all year long. Students will find out where to buy
textbooks, places to eat and all the "hot spots" on-campus. Tours can be
booked online at: www.usask.ca/students/tours.
All media are invited to attend Surviving US!
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For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Cora Schneider
Director of Student Recruitment
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6767
E-mail: cora.schneider@usask.ca
Website: www.usask.ca/students/surviving
OR
Michele Derksen
Student Recruitment Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6798
