Edith Cowan University: Hundreds descend on Joondalup university to enjoy campus open day
From aspiring doctors to future teachers and engineers, hundreds of people flocked to an open day with big dreams at Edith Cowan University’s Joondalup campus on Sunday.
The green campus was filled with visitors carrying fliers and products imagining their potential futures.
12th grade students Lylian Laws and Amelia Jones were debating psychology or science.
But for now, their focus remains closer to home.
“We’re just trying to survive Year 12,” Ms Laws joked.
Nearby, Daniela Soares was exploring her next step.
Ms. Soares, who currently works as an educational assistant, attended opening day with what she jokingly calls “emotional support friends” as she considers the transition to teaching.
While ECU’s Perth city campus had caught his eye and made headlines recently, he said the Joondalup campus was appealing due to its proximity to home.
ECU remains the only university in Perth with a metropolitan campus north of the river.
Year 11 students Hamish Holman and Annalize Schinkel said that although the new CBD campus was particularly attractive, they were just starting to consider university options.
“There’s a lot of things in the city and it’s very easy to take the train, which is really appealing,” Mr. Holman said.
ECU’s new urban campus will be home to business, law and the creative arts – while Joondalup continues to host many of the university’s science, engineering, health and education courses.
The university’s motto “Creative thinkers thrive here” was also reflected in demonstrations of new offerings, including a learning space featuring specially designed Apple technology.
The program allows students to develop creative problem-solving skills by using Apple technology to identify future challenges and design solutions.
The intensive course is open to a wide range of participants, including high school students and professionals looking to improve their skills.
For many wandering around campus, the open day was more about imagining what the future might bring than making a final decision.
