Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Getting into the U of R on the spot

Skye Mercier, a Grade 12 Vanier Collegiate student,
fills out an application form for the University of
Regina at the U of R's on-the-spot admission
workshop on Feb. 9, 2015 in the library at Vanier
Collegiate, as her father, Justin, looks on.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy

Skye Mercier found it “very useful” to apply on the spot to the University of Regina (U of R).

“I’m applying for a Bachelor of Visual Arts,” said the Vanier Collegiate student on Monday afternoon. “I’m kind of going just to explore everything and see what else I can learn in that field.”

“She has an artistic background. She’s heavy into all things art – painting, drawing,” added her father, Justin. “It sure beats driving to Regina. It’s pretty convenient, I think, just to come to school and do it.”

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