Senior high school students in Orange will get the chance to discover more about university life and potential career paths when the University Road Show comes to town on March 11 and 12. A joint venture by Charles Sturt University (CSU), Southern Cross University and the University of New England, the road show will visit schools throughout the region and feature presentations on a range of topics including admission, university life and study options. Orange High School will host one of three events in town this week, and career advisor Mrs Jenny Teitzel said the road show is an opportunity for her students, and students from surrounding schools, to get a better idea of their options after school. “Regional universities are a common option for school graduates from Orange and the surrounding area who are going on to further education, but it can be difficult for regional students to travel the distances required to attend Open Days at all the universities they may be considering,” she said. “The Road show is a great opportunity for students to hear from a number of universities in one session. Having them come to town so the students can hear from them directly makes a real difference. We’ve found in the past students learn a lot from the sessions and enjoy the chance to ask questions of the three universities." Now in its eleventh year, the University Road Show will visit more schools than ever before, sharing information with around 5,000 students at 120 schools across NSW. CSU Prospective Student Adviser Ms Rebecca Morgan said the road show allows the universities involved to provide students with accurate and timely information to senior high school students considering further education. “By pooling resources, Charles Sturt University, Southern Cross and the University of New England are able to provide excellent advice to students in one visit, maximising the study options presented to students while minimising the amount of time students need to be away from the classroom,” Ms Morgan said. The University Road Show will be in Orange on March 11, visiting James Sheahan High School with students from Orange Christian School attending. On March 12 the Road Show will visit Orange High School with students attending from schools in Blayney, Yeoval and The Canobolas Rural Technology High School, and a third session at Kinross Wolaroi School.