Hello everyone, today's video is all about how to get the most from an open day.
So open days can be a really useful way to get lots of information
about a university, whether that be about campus life, accommodation or course
structure. It is the best way to find out if a university is for you.
I remember attending the open day for Southampton back when I was in
sixth form and that was the day that I decided I
was definitely going to apply for the University.
So you might be planning to attend an open day soon, whether that is in person
or online, today I wanted to put together
my 'top five tips for getting the most out of an Open Day'.
Tip number one: Is to not be afraid to ask questions
whether that is in person or through the online chat function on the website
it is important to put forward any questions that you have. This is the way
you're going to find out things that aren't in the prospectus. I would also
recommend talking to current students because they're going to give you the
most honest answers because at the end of the day
they're the ones that are currently at the university and they know it the most
and remember that no question is a silly question.
There are probably a lot of people wondering the same thing
so put yourself out there and ask as many questions as you can think of.
Tip number two: Is to take a tour of campus.
This is the best way to see everything the university has to offer
and also another good opportunity to ask questions
whether that be the virtual tour online or in person
it's really the best way to get a good feel for campus because at the end of
the day this is where you're going to be spending all your time.
If it is an online open day there are some really good 360 tours where you can
have a proper good look round of everything in the area on the
website so definitely check those out if you are doing
a virtual tour. Definitely do not miss out on taking a tour of campus
when you attend the open day and that brings me on to
Tip number three: Which is to find out about
the wider university experience.
So university isn't just about studying there are so many fun societies, clubs
and opportunities you can get involved with.
For example, I spent my three years on Vixen's cheerleading society
and that was one of the best things I ever did. I made so many friends and had
so many fun memories from joining that society.
Some societies will even be on campus during the open days to chat to you so
make sure you approach them and ask questions if you're interested
also speak to any student union reps or current students and ask them what
societies that they were part of. I guarantee that they are part of at least one society.
If you're online check out the student union website
where there is information on the hundreds of clubs and societies so you
can read all about them and really find out more about what
they offer I guarantee that there is at least one
society that you will be interested in. As well as that I'd recommend if you get
the chance that you go into the city and have a wander around.
When I attended my open day I caught a bus into the town centre and had a look around
at what was on offer there.
It's a good idea to have a look at where you're potentially going to be living
for the next few years. If you can't make it into the city on the day there's
plenty of information images and videos on the University website.
Tip number four: Is to get to know your
course academic now this might seem really daunting but
it is important to chat to your prospective
lecturers and tutors if you get the opportunity to
they are the experts and they're going to be teaching you for the next few years.
You can ask them questions on contact hours, what type of lectures
or tutorials you're going to be having and whether or not there are any study
abroad opportunities on your course. And of course if you're online take a look
on the website at your course specific page because
normally the academics from the course will have had some input on that page
and often there are even videos from them explaining more about the course
structure in more detail. Ao do not worry if you're online there's
plenty of information out there.
Tip number five: Is to take a tour of the
accommodation because after all this is where you're
potentially going to be living for the next few years
on the open day there's usually a bus that will take you straight to the
accommodation which gives you the opportunity to go
and look at the halls. Don't worry if you're online because there are 360 tours
on the website make sure that you have a
look at all the different halls on the website because they all vary in
size, number of people sharing, catering options so it is really good
just have a look at all the options available to you
so when you choose your halls, you know that you are choosing one that suits you.
So those are my top five tips for getting the most out of an open day.
Whether it's online or in person open days are a really useful way to find out
if a university is for you so I just recommend you get stuck in
plan your day well and really make the most of the day!
Thank you for watching and I will see you in the next video!