More than 3 thousand high school students from the region attended the EXPO ULS 2014

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For two days, students from various communities were able to learn about the academic offerings of the state campus, interacting with university students and teachers from the various undergraduate programs.

With great success, a new version of the EXPO ULS, Vocational Fair of the University of La Serena, was held, which this year brought together more than 3 thousand students from the Coquimbo Region, who, accompanied by their teachers, came for two days to the Ignacio Domeyko Campus to be fully informed about the 40 professional careers and the institutional benefits and services.

expo 2The young people had the opportunity to interact with academics and students from the programs assigned to the faculties of Sciences, Cs. Social and Economic, Humanities and Engineering, who cleared up doubts at the stands arranged for this event, as well as the professionals and students in charge of the departments of Health, Student Welfare, Physical Education and Sports, and Extracurricular Activities (belonging to the DGAE ), Directorate of Teaching, Admission and Enrollment, the Offices of Graduates and Liaison with the Environment, International Relations and Accreditation, Mentoring Program of the Faculty of Engineering, Choose to Educate and Federation of Students. 

It also included talks on undergraduate programs and laboratory tours, a series of presentations by student artistic groups such as the Mining Circus and the Folkloric Ensemble, demonstrations of Zumba classes, and the delivery of relevant information for the Admissions process. 2015. 

expo 3The Director of Teaching, Mg. Laura Vega, representing the Rector of the ULS, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés, highlighted the organization of this vocational fair that year after year brings together a large number of high school students, allowing them to learn about the work of the University of La Serena, achieving clear up any doubts that may exist regarding careers, benefits and the work of the ULS, “along with being a great opportunity to imbibe the university spirit.”

Meanwhile, the coordinator of Protocol and Communications of the University, Mg. Karina Damke expressed that “the ULS Expo, in its fourth version, has shown that it is an activity that has established itself as the most important promotional event, with a high attendance of fourth-grade students. Through this event, we seek to respond to the needs of students at a crucial moment in their lives, such as deciding what and where to study. We are a state institution committed to its environment and that is why we are happier that this year schools not only from La Serena and Coquimbo participated, but also from remote communities such as Los Vilos, Canela, Punitaqui, Monte Patria, Ovalle, Vicuña, among others. others, in addition to pre-university students; This is a sign that we are a University that has generated important ties with its community.”

expo 4EXPO ULS 2014 was organized by the Directorate of Protocol and Communications of the university institution, with the support of the macro-units and units of the University.

The opinion of students and teachers

“I found it very didactic, very versatile and all dynamic. I was interested in the Civil Industrial Engineering career, we were able to participate in the demonstration,” commented Catalina Miranda, a student at Colegio Gerónimo Rendic.

“I thought the experience was great, I am looking to study Astronomy (…) The teachers explained everything to me. I also liked the great diversity of careers, because the students have a lot to see and they don't just focus on a single career, they can ask about everything," said Matías Zarricueta, a student at Andrés Bello Pampa School.

expo 5“I found it interesting, you learn more from the races and get focused on what you want to study, in addition to asking and resolving doubts (...). Seeing the information on the Internet is not the same as asking it directly to someone in the career,” said Karla Aguirre, from the La Providencia School in Ovalle.

“It has been super good, the students here show a lot of love for their careers (…). It has been super entertaining,” said Michelle Neuburg, from Andrés Bello Pampa School.

“The students and teachers knew how to explain very well what the courses were about,” said Mayra Michea, from the José Manuel Balmaceda School.

“It was very good, interesting and dynamic (…). She helped us learn a lot about the careers,” said Daniela Muñoz, from the Santa Marta School in Coquimbo.

expo 6“I thought it was good and interesting to bring schools closer to the University. I also found it super good that there are more stands and teachers and that talks about the courses are given (...). For us it was a real approach to university life,” said the counselor of the English Catholic School, Ximena Quijada. 

“It is very important that the University can open its doors to students. Apart from providing information on careers, academic load and financing, students can come into contact with the university world (...). This expands the student's worldview, so that by being informed in all aspects, he can decide the future of his higher education,” mentioned the counselor of the María Educa de Coquimbo School, Patricio Díaz. 

“I think the EXPO ULS is excellent, my fourth grade students have a well-defined vocational theme. They approached the careers that interest them most (…). I congratulate you and hope to continue coming in the coming years,” said Claudia Toledo, from the Rakiduam School in Coquimbo.


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