2015
Bringing Ambition to life
Student for a Semester
Jessica Laidler
Assisi Catholic College, QLD
Past Student for a Semester participant
and current Bond student
Throughout high school I found it very
difficult deciding what degree to study
and what pathway to take. I was really
interested in International Relations
but didn’t truly understand what the
degree entailed. I decided to enrol in the
Student for a Semester program to see
what my chosen degree would be like,
and to also discover more about
university life as a whole.
What amazed me most about Student
for a Semester was the fact that you
really are a Bond University student!
Unlike other university programs, you
actually sit in lectures listening to
interesting professors and then you
have the chance to engage with other
students in tutorials… I felt as though I
really was a part of the community.
By participating in the program, I found
the career path I wanted to take and I
also made great friendships with
current Bond students. The program
gave me a unique advantage when I
commenced my first week of classes at
Bond. I already knew what to expect
and felt more excited than nervous, to
begin the next chapter in my life. The
Student for a Semester program is
something I would recommend to all
high school students because it opens
your eyes to the world outside of high
school and shows you how exciting
your future will be.
Student for a Semester
CALLING ALL AMBITIOUS YEAR 11 AND 12 STUDENTS
FROM BRISBANE, GOLD COAST AND NORTHERN
RIVERS
Do you have what it takes to become a Bondy while you’re still in
high school? As a Student for a Semester you’ll have a unique
opportunity to launch your university studies ahead of time.
You’ll enrol in a Bond subject, get your own Student ID card and
attend a weekly lecture and tutorial.
Mix and mingle with other Bondies, learn from our leading
academics and get involved in university life.
Use our libraries, computer labs and sports facilities; dine in the
campus cafes and join our student clubs.
You might find this program challenging as you make time to attend
your classes, prepare for tutorials and complete your assessments,
all on top of your school work, but if your parents and school agree
that you’re capable, we highly recommend you apply!
You’ll receive plenty of support from us, including your own Bond
Student Mentor who will help you through every step of your Bond
journey, and you’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable experience, a
global network of contacts, and the chance to gain credit toward
your future university studies.
STUDENT FOR A SEMESTER SUPPORT
Studying at university as a high school student can be daunting, so
we offer plenty of support to help you enjoy every moment of your
semester at Bond.
You’ll have full access to our Faculty Support Staff plus extensive
support from your own student mentor, a current Bondy you can call
upon throughout the semester for help and advice. All mentors are
selected on their reliability and leadership qualities and have a
wealth of Bond knowledge to share with the next generation of
Bondies.
Samuel Fryer
Varsity College, QLD
Student for a Semester Mentor
and current Bond student
I applied to become a Student for a
Semester Mentor because I remembered
all too well the daunting transition
from a nurturing high school
environment to the independence and
responsibility of university life. When I
started at Bond, it took me a while to
immerse myself in the social, academic
and community opportunities provided,
so I really want to show my group of
mentees that our lifestyle is a unique
and wonderful one.
As a current student and mentor, I will
impart a small, yet vivid insight from
my own student experience to my
mentees. I believe that this peer-to-peer
connection can really help with any
potential issues that arise during your
time at Bond, and could make all the
difference to a Student for a Semester’s
experience of what university life is
really like.
SUBJECT OPTIONS
APPLYING
Subjects cover a range of topics from law to accounting, advertising
and journalism, to sustainable development and architectural
studies.
We accept applications in each of our three semesters: January, May
and September.
Subjects and class times change each semester but many subjects
offer after school tutorials, and early applicants will be given priority
to these. Speak to your school first if you want to study a subject
that falls within school hours. The full list of subjects and class times
are available at bond.edu.au/experience prior to each semester.
UNIVERSITY CREDIT
If you successfully pass your Student for a Semester subject (50%
grade or above) you can apply to do a second Student for a
Semester subject, and you may be able to use this credit towards
your Bond University undergraduate degree.*
Students who complete and pass two Student for a Semester
subjects will be eligible to receive a conditional offer and direct
admission into Bond University’s full degree programs.**
*Direct subject credit will depend upon your chosen degree program and cannot be applied
toward the Bachelor of Architectural Studies or Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery,
due to the structure of these programs. Please check with Bond University or your
alternative institution, prior to enrolment.
**Direct admission is not guaranteed for Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Medicine
Bachelor of Surgery applicants. All direct entry offers are conditional upon the successful
completion of your Year 12 studies, as well as any meeting any specific entry requirements
for your chosen program.
Applicants must be in the top 30% of their year level or have the
support of their school to participate. Your school Career Advisor
will be asked to verify this during the application process.
Apply online via our application form bond.edu.au/apply.
APPLICATION DATES
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May 2015 semester: March 20 - April 10
September 2015 semester: July 17 - August 7
January 2016 semester: November 13 - December 4
COSTS
The program fee is $238 and includes full access to our campus
facilities. Students may need to also purchase text books and other
course materials.
Excellence Program Coordinator
Phone: 07 5595 1067
Email: [email protected]
bond.edu.au/experience
CRICOS Provider Code 00017B
DS2528
The information published in this document is correct
at the time of printing (March 2015). However, all
programs are subject to review by the Academic
Senate of the University and the University reserves
the right to change its program offerings and subjects
without notice. The information published in this
document is intended as a guide and persons
considering an offer of enrolment should contact the
relevant Faculty or Institute to see if any changes have
been made before deciding to accept their offer.