Getting a university experience before actually starting university is a challenge, but for four Gr. 11 RD Parker students, it’s a reality.

The students are being awarded the Verna Kirkness award, which gives Gr.11 students the opportunity to spend a week at a University, shadowing a scientist in a specific area of research. Hundreds of students across Canada applied for the award and only 46 were selected.

The students from Thompson have been placed in Entomology, Kinesiology, Mechanical Engineering, and Medical Microbiology.

The students say they are excited to have been chosen, and are hoping the experience will help them decide what they want to pursue after high school.

The students will be down south for the all-expense paid program, from June 1-5.