Career orientation open day at the Rákóczi College

On 10 May, for the second time, an open day was held at the Ferenc Rakoczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian College of Higher Education. The aim of the event was to give the visitors an insight into the life of the institution and its units, as well as to inform them about the admission procedure for higher education in 2024.

The institution held its first open day on 23 February. It gave prospective students and their parents an insight into the life of the institution and a tour of its departments. They could find out more about the opportunities offered by the departments from the heads of the units and from the lecturers of the various courses.

At the second open day, attendees were welcomed by Attila Tóth, the responsible secretary of the Admissions Committee of Rákóczi College.

Following this, representatives of the departments introduced themselves and outlined the day’s program.

Throughout the rest of the day, participants could engage in interesting programs and interactive activities.

Those interested could individually inquire about the 2024 admissions regulations from Attila Tóth, responsible secretary.

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The Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, Teaching, Preschool Education and Educational Institution Management entertained preschoolers and primary school students with traditional games, crafts workshops, obstacle courses, and skill-based games.

The English Branch of the Philology Department welcomed students in grades 5-11 who were interested in the English language. They were given an interesting country quiz with questions on Anglo-Saxon culture.

The Hungarian Branch of the Philology Department offered a “storybook-like” programme for students from grades 5 to 8 and a creative literary quiz for students from grades 9 to 11.

The Ukrainian Branch of the Philology Department welcomed students from grades 5 to 11 who wanted to gain insight into the daily lives of Ukrainian-major students to help and motivate them in their career choices. Throughout the day, participants could engage in various language games.

The Department of History and Social Sciences offered an online interactive quiz game for interested students. The quiz required only an entrepreneurial spirit and a mobile phone. The best-performing students received a prize.

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The Geography and Tourism Department offered interesting programs for students in grades 5-11. They could participate in quizzes about the country, “blind” map orientation exercises, and guided tours of the institution.

The Biology and Chemistry Department welcomed students in grades 5-8 with spectacular chemical experiments and interactive zoological and botanical workshops. Visitors could view the department’s collections, laboratories, and their diversity, gaining insight into the daily lives of natural scientists.

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department offered programmes for students in grades 8 to 11, providing interactive entertainment. There was 3D modelling, as well as social and individual games (cooperative, mathematical and logic games).

The Accounting and Auditing Department’s programmes raised awareness on financial and economic literacy. To this end, interactive games, situational scenarios and creative exercises awaited the participants. Password: Get rich smart!

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The programme was supported by the Government of Hungary, the State Secretariat for National Policy of the Prime Minister’s Office, with the involvement of Bethlen Gábor Fund Management Ltd.

Anita Kurmay

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