Fourth year primary education and philosophy student Toby Lutwyche, 22, has been volunteering in the Students in Schools program since 2013 and has spread the university message at Waverley Primary, St Helens District and Prospect High schools.

He is now working with students from Campbell Town District High and will speak with the students over four separate sessions, which will include a tour of the university campus.

‘‘After the first session it is their homework to think about what they might want to do at uni,’’ he said.

‘‘Lawyers are always popular, or health science. So I might talk about what is involved in a law degree.’’

Year 6/7 teacher Amanda Lydon, who helped design the program while at university, said it gave children from rural or low socio economic schools exposure to higher education.

‘‘It opens up the idea that university is possible and is an option for everyone regardless of background or location to kids who haven’t had that idea raised with them before,’’ Mrs Lydon said.

‘‘We have had extremely positive feedback from schools and a lot of parents are discussing it as well.’’

Year 7 student Georgie Nicolson, 13, said she had gained lots of knowledge that would assist her in pursuing agriculture or education study at university.

‘‘I’ve found it helpful. We have learnt what uni is, what courses are offered, and where the campuses are,’’ she said.