2. So you’ve made the decision
of what you want to
study, and you have a rough
idea of where you want to
go, now comes the final
hurdle, University Open
Days.
If you’re not sure what to
expect, or how best to
prepare, have a quick read of
these suggestions to get you
thinking a little bit before
you go.
3. Some Universities have limited
places so don’t leave it to chance
by just showing up on the day as
you might get turned away.
Booking a place gives you the
added benefit of being able to plan
everything in advance and not
leaving everything to chance on
the day.
4. As soon as you book you will be
given a confirmation email that will
ensure registering on the day will
be much quicker and hassle free.
You will also receive a copy of the
programme for the Open Day as
soon as it has been published,
which means you can structure
your visit weeks in advance and are
able to take advantage of as many
things that are on offer during the
day.
5. You don’t want to turn up flustered
and late so make sure you prepare
your travel routes and timescales
in advance.
Take into consideration what time
of day you are going and whether
any delays can be predicted.
Give yourself a little extra time if
you are travelling in a town or city
you’re not familiar with.
6. It’s better to show up early than be
remembered as the person who
turned up a bumbling, sweaty
mess on the Open Day.
You may be spending the next
three years with these people and
first impressions are important.
Punctuality is not a bad quality to
have.
7. Don’t waste the opportunity a
University Open Day has given you.
If you have questions regarding
anything you have seen on the
prospectus, now is the time to ask.
8. During the day you will probably
get the chance to speak to staff
and existing students so you will
have the perfect opportunity to get
to know what it’s really like to live
and study at this university.
Don’t be shy, , there’s nothing
these people haven’t heard before.
9. Preparation is the key.
Sit down and have a think about
what you want further information
on or if anything may need further
clarification for you and write
these questions down.
Don’t leave it to chance on the day
or you could end up kicking
yourself over missed opportunities
on the way home.
10. Further education isn’t just about
picking the right course choices.
There are so many other things to
consider such as accommodation
and costs, things that aren’t always
accounted for in the prospectus or
covered in an Open Day.
If something isn’t clear either send
a quick email or call the university
and they will be able to put you in
touch with someone who can help
you.
