Student For A Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Faculty of Communication and Culture's Student for a Day 2008 is complete.  Thank you to the 34 students who participated over the course of the week.  There will be other Student for a Day opportunities in 2009.  If you are interested in participating please contact Dr. Dawn Johnston.

The Faculty of Communication and Culture has a Director of Students, a full-time faculty member whose job is to help you make the most of your experience as a student in C&C.  If you have questions about academic mentoring, student success skills, extra-curricular involvement, transition from high school to university, or what life will be like as a Communication and Culture student, Dr. Dawn Johnston can help you out.

Please contact her at:

Dr. Dawn Johnston
Director of Students
Phone: (403) 220-3199
Email: debjohns@ucalgary.ca

What is Student for a Day?

In a program unique to the University of Calgary, the Faculty of Communication and Culture invites interested prospective students to come to campus and experience first-hand what our programs are all about. You can learn, have fun, and start thinking differently about our complex and ever-changing world!

What will I do as a Student for a Day?

• attend an introductory Communication and Culture class
• meet professors and current students
• ask questions
• learn about careers related to Communication and Culture degree programs
• experience university life from a student's perspective
• get a taste of the diverse programs the Faculty of Communication and Culture offers! 

Student Testimonials 

"I am very happy I came to Student for a Day.  I learnt a lot about Communication and Culture, especially from the current students." - Grade 12 Student for a Day participant

"The experience was informative, helpful and answered the questions that I had. I enjoyed meeting the professor Cesear Apentiik, who was very receptive and interesting." - Mature Student for a Day participant

"The student volunteers were very helpful and extremely friendly.  The professors were very informative and the course lecture was a great insight to what university life is actually like." -Grade 12 Student for a Day participant

"I enjoyed the "Student for a Day" opportunity. It was very informative and I found the info session especially helpful. It was cool to be able to attend a lecture and have the chance to speak with current students and faculty members." - Grade 12 Student for a Day participant