Choosing Your Department: What No One Tells You — Mentorship Session

About this opportunity

A half-day mentorship session designed to help students and parents navigate one of the most consequential decisions in a young person's life: choosing a department and career path. Participants will meet working professionals from various fields, ask practical questions about daily work life, understand how different careers actually function in practice, and receive guidance on making a more informed choice. Open to Grade 12 students, first-year university students, and their parents or guardians. By registration only through the Microsoft Forms link.

Format: onsite

Who can apply

• Grade 12 students
• First-year university students
• Parents/guardians (welcome to attend with students)
• Registration required — no walk-ins

What you get

• Direct access to working professionals from multiple fields
• Real-world insight into daily career practice (not just theory)
• Guidance for both students and parents/guardians together
• Practical framework for making an informed department choice
• In-person, interactive session at The Urban Center

How to apply

1. 1
   Review eligibility

   Check that you meet all criteria before starting your application.

2. 2
   Prepare documents

   Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, and any required essays or statements.

3. 3
   Submit application

   Apply directly through the official link below. Event date: 10 October 2026.