Taylors College Summer School Program 2008
(only offered at our Perth campus)
Start Dates
- Monday 14th July–Friday 25th July
- Monday 8 December - Friday 19 December
Program details
The Taylors College Summer School program is a two week academic preparation course designed to assist you in managing your transition from secondary school to university. You will be introduced to university style teaching methods and encouraged to develop critical ad creative thinking skills through a series of workshops.
You will have an opportunity to visit The University of Western Australia (UWA) and learn more about the variety of degree options as well as the different types of exciting career options available to UWA graudates.
The classes will revolve around three different themes including:
Preparing for University Studies
- Transition to University
- Individual Learning Styles
- Academic Discourse and Culture
Writing for University Purposes
- Essay and Report writing for University purposes
- Listening and Reading skills
- Taking effective lecture notes
- Oral presentation preparation and delivery
Effective Research Skills
- Identifying valid resources - print and database
- Referencing for University
- Team work
Tuition Fee Payment Schedule 2008
|
Course |
Date |
Tuition Fee |
On Acceptance of Offer | Second Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
July Summer School |
14–25 July 2008 |
AU$2,250 inc GST |
AU$500 |
16 June 2008 AU$1,750 |
|
December Summer School |
8–19 December 2008 |
AU$2,250 inc GST |
AU$500 |
7 November 2008 AU$1,750 |
The tuition fee will include:
- Airport pick-up
- Full tuition and academic content relating to the program, including reading and writing materials
- Accommodation at Currie Hall for the entire duration of the Summer School Program*
- 3 Meals per day
- All excursion transportation and entry fee
*Please note that additional nights at Currie Hall are A$60 per night per student.
UWA Information Sessions
As part of the Summer School, you will be given a taste of university life which will involve a tour of The University of Western Australia and information sessions from different faculties including:
- Faculty of Economics and Commerce
- Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
- Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Activities
A variety of excursions and activities where students will experience Australian culture as well as explore some of the delights of Perth, such as Kings Park, the beaches, or some of the great shopping this vibrant city has to offer. They will also have the chance to develop team work skills through carefully designed group challenge activities and the weekend camping trip to outback Western Australia.
Accommodation
Accommodation and 3 meals per day are included as part of the tuition fee. Students will be living at Currie Hall, located on The University of Western Australia’s main campus.
Accommodation at Currie Hall:
Currie Hall is UWA’s own Residential College and is home to around 250 students.
Currie Hall is located on the corner of Winthrop Avenue (the conclusion of Thomas Street) and Mounts Bay Road in Crawley (opposite the main UWA Campus) – about 3 kms from the Claremont campus.
Quality rooms
Rooms are specially reserved for Taylors College students.
The rooms are all single, non ensuite rooms with internet and telephone connections available.
All rooms are serviced once a week.
Key features
- Single furnished rooms
- Rooms serviced once a week
- Ethernet outlet and telephone (network card required)
- Linen and towels supplied and washed
- Shared bathroom facilities
- Kitchenette on every floor
Timetable
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning |
Arrival / Check-in |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
Depart for weekend excursion |
| Afternoon |
Arrival / Check-in |
Afternoon Excursion Activity |
Tour the UWA campus & UWA Information Session: Life & Physical Sciences |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
UWA Information session: Engineering |
Weekend Excursion |
| Evening |
Welcome Dinner |
Currie Hall Evening Activity |
Evening Excursion Activity |
Evening Excursion Activity |
Evening Excursion Activity |
Weekend Excursion |
|
Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning |
Weekend Excursion |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
Check-Out/ Depart |
| Afternoon |
Return to Currie Hall |
UWA Information Session: Arts |
UWA Information Session: Business |
Afternoon Excursion Activity |
Thrive and Survive Workshop |
Check-Out/ Depart |
| Evening |
Currie Hall Evening Activity |
Evening Excursion Activity |
Currie Hall Evening Activity |
Evening Excursion Activity |
Farewell Dinner |
Check-Out/ Depart |
