Indigenous Australian students from across the Central West attended Charles Sturt University's [CSU] Orange campus this week for a three-day program to help them consider post-school career options.
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The Strong Moves Camp presented by Future Moves, saw students from Years 9, 10 and 11 across Bathurst and Orange participated in a range of educational, cultural and social activities, with some staying on-campus to get the full university experience.
Bathurst High Campus Year 11 student Cooper Hodgson, who participated for the second time this year, said he hadn't really thought about university before taking part in the program.
"Thanks to the program I now know I want to go to uni and study community services," he said.
"It helps you to plan what you want to do once you leave school, instead of just leaving school and not knowing what to do."
"I would for sure encourage other students to get involved - it is an awesome program and a lot of fun."
CSU Indigenous liaison officer Nathan Peckham said the camp builds students' awareness of their post-school career and study options in a fun, engaging and culturally inclusive way.
"We run a lot of interactive workshops that cover a wide range of courses, but we also have a lot fun activities and ice-breaker activities thrown in there as well," Mr Peckham said.
"Some kids haven't attended a university campus before, so that is another bonus that comes out of it."
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