The Orientation Camp offers an enjoyable and lighhearted opportunity for students commencing the Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours) and the Bachelor of Humanities / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) programs to familiarise themselves with one another, as well as with UQ staff and mentors from more advanced academic years.  Professor Alastair Blanshard, the Program Director and first-semester course convener for The Classical World, Dr Jennifer Clement, course convener for Interdisciplinary Thinking, and Dr Karin Sellberg, course convener for Humanities and the Big Questions (a third-level course taken later in the program), will run the camp together with a team of terrific student mentors.

Over the next four to five years, students will navigate their academic journeys together, encountering challenging learning experiences. The camp presents an outstanding chance to foster camaraderie.

All students will receive an email with details about registration for the camp shortly after accepting a place in the program.

The camp will be held at Camp North Pine (Dayboro Rd, Petrie QLD 4502), from Friday, 9 February - Sunday, 11 February 2024.

9-11 February 2024 Camp Activities include:

• Visit the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology
• Archery and canoeing
• Exploring indigenous culture and heritage
• Evening activities with student mentors

2024 Conditions of Participation:

Spaces are limited. If you wish to participate, kindly fill out the attached ‘TERMS & CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FORM’ by Friday 26 January 2024, 2 pm. Please also provide information about any disabilities or specific requirements/dietary restrictions that require consideration.

Closer to the departure date, the itinerary and a list of items to bring will be sent via email. Please keep your luggage to a minimum, as there are restrictions on the amount allowed on transport.

We eagerly anticipate meeting our new students at the camp!

"The Orientation Camp is an amazing opportunity to meet your peers and academic staff before you begin your study. Going into the university year having already spent time with your fellow students is a rare privilege that the Advanced Humanities program works hard to ensure its students experience. Having seen the camp as both a student and a mentor, I cannot recommend it enough! The camp allows you to interact with the interdisciplinary thinking that will guide your study in the program throughout the next four years. It is a chance to spend time with like-minded people and settle those nerves that come with beginning a new journey. Making personal connections with the supportive team of staff that oversee the program before you begin your study is also an invaluable asset to take into the academic year. I could not recommend the camp more for incoming students of the Advanced Humanities program!" ~ Oscar O'Brien (Graduate BAdvHum (Hons))