UM : Meeting Its Future Students
For its 33rd edition, the higher education fair took place at the Montpellier Exhibition Center on January 12, 13, and 14. This must-attend event brought together nearly 250 exhibitors and more than 21,000 visitors. Here’s what Carla and Quentin, two prospective students, had to say.
“I’m here at the university’s booth to finalize my various course choices on the Parcoursup platform , ” says Quentin, a 17-year-old high school student who came from Alès with his parents. Students can enter their course choices on the Parcoursup online platform from January 18, 2023, through March 9, inclusive. “I’m also here to find out more about thedifferentscience programs at the University of Montpellier , ” adds the young man from Alès.
This is an opportunity for visitors to explore a multidisciplinary range of academic programs, from law, economics, and business to health, science, and technology . “I’m looking for information on studying law and political science to figure outwhich path to take. I need to understand how the different lectures and tutorials are structured , ” explains Carla, a 17-year-old high school student from Saint-Clément-de-Rivière, accompanied by her mother.
A special opportunity to choose your career path
This annual event allows high school students, parents, and career counselors to interact with administrators, academic advisors ( Professors ), and students from the 17 academic departments (UFRs), schools, and institutes of the University of Paris-Sud (UM ), all of whom have made a significant effort to participate in this event. “I met with faculty members from STAPS, the Polytech network, and the Faculty of Sciences. These conversations opened my eyes to other fields, such as engineering degrees,” explains Quentin. “It’s been a positive experience; I have a much clearer picture now.” ” Over the course of these three days, professionals from theUM also led 16 sessions on health studies at the university, careers in research and innovation, management, economics, future-oriented technology programs (BUT), professional bachelor’s degrees, and many other topics. “I was able to get answers to my questions about the various career paths after studying law and political science, as well as learn more about how lectures are organized. This will help me make my decision, ” explains the young woman from Hérault.
The open house on February 11 will be an opportunity to showcase the academic departments, schools, and institutes that make up theUM through various tours: campus tours, university library tours, and student housing tours. “I picked up a flyer for the upcoming open house and I’m going to visit the university to tour the School of Law so I can get a sense of what this new venture will be like , ” Clara concludes.