Christmas isn’t Christmas without a mechanical bull… at least that was the thinking at a festive event held yesterday at the University of New England.
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Students turned out for a Christmas in July event in the top courtyard but were surprised to find a mechanical bull.
Uni4Me’s Mark Jongebloed said the day was a chance for students to “let their hair down and forget about the stresses of study”.
“People are getting behind it, which is good,” he said.
“I think you need a bit of life on campus and sometimes it can be a bit quiet, but things like this draw people out.”
The young adults quickly embraced the event, with 34 seconds being set as the time to beat on the mechanical bull early in the day.
Students also enjoyed Christmas food, presents and live music as part of the festivities.
