Last Wednesday, 35 Future Leaders from Swindon got the chance to visit the University of Gloucestershire. The trip was a great opportunity for students to gain insights into university life and the unique opportunities that higher education offers.
We kicked off the day with a tour of the university's facilities, led by Student Ambassadors who gave our Future Leaders the inside scoop on the dynamic and vocational approach to learning at the university. From state-of-the-art sports equipment to a courtroom for law students, the campus felt like a place where learning hands-on is embraced.
Next, we moved on to a university ‘Myth Busting’ session where Future Leaders explored the realities of university life. Led by university staff, students confronted common misconceptions about higher education, like ‘university is only for the wealthy’ and ‘you need to study a subject you did at A-Level’. We were also put to the test, discerning fact from fiction. Discoveries such as the opportunity to study Popular Music at the University of Gloucestershire and English Literature with Game Design at the University of Liverpool left students stunned!
