W hat’s it all about? It’s all about getting to know student life a little better and finding out what university can offer you. It doesn’t

matter if you haven’t even thought about going to university or college.

This year Choices Together is running throughout the year! You can be involved in all or any of the

sessions. What’s more we’re handing Choices Together over to you. We want you to name it, give it an identity and help us decide what you will be doing in sessions.

Each session will be held at one of the three Tyne and Wear Universities; that’s

Newcastle University, Northumbria University and University of Sunderland.

During the sessions you’ll get to take part in loads of different activities and try all sorts of things you might not have done before. Don’t worry it’s nothing like school.

You’ll make new friends and maybe learn a few new things along the way. Our current students will be there the whole time too. They’ll help you out, answer questions and generally make

sure we all have a good time.

All of this is funded by Aimhigher so you don’t pay for anything. We will provide transport to and from the events, pay for all activities, the entertainment and food and drink for all sessions in the year.

D ates for your diary Sessions take place out of school time. They’re either straight after school,

or during the holidays. We will arrange your travel and pick you up from home or school, which ever is easiest. We’ll also make sure that you’re given something to eat, so don’t worry about that!

Wednesday 21st October 2009 4pm - 7pm ~ Launch event @ University of Sunderland

Wednesday 25th November 2009 4pm - 8pm ~ Club event @ Newcastle University

Wednesday 9th December 2009 4pm - 8pm ~ Club event @ Northumbria University

Wednesday 20th January 2010 4pm - 8pm ~ Club event @ University of Sunderland

Monday 15th February 2010 10am - 4pm ~ Experience day @ Northumbria University

Wednesday 24th March 2010 4pm - 7pm ~ Club dinner @ You decide!

Wednesday 7th - Friday 9th April (Easter break) Residential Event in the Lake District

Wednesday 12th May 2010 4pm - 8pm ~ Celebration event @ Newcastle University

To take part in Choices Together you need to be in year 10 or 11 in school and currently in the care system.

If this sounds like you then just complete the application form attached, get your parents or carers to complete section four, cut it off (keep hold of this bit) and post it back to us.

Once we’ve received your form we’ll send you a letter with information about the next session, pick up times and other bits and pieces.

G et Involved

For more information or more copies of the application form please contact:

Megan Janes Widening Participation Project Coordinator University of Sunderland First Floor The Gateway City Campus Chester Road Sunderland SR1 3SD

Telephone: 0191 515 2801 Email: megan.janes@sunderland.ac.uk

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