“ You get to see the facilities that the university has to offer... You also get to meet the lecturers that will be delivering content to you for the next three years. You don’ t get a real feel for the university without going to an Open Day and experiencing it for yourself”.
Questions to Ask
• Is the campus all in one place or spread across multiple sites?
• Is it close to local amenities, e. g. supermarkets and shopping centres?
• What facilities do they offer students? On-site GPs? Bars and cafes? Recreational sports facilites and gyms? Libraries?
• Where is the Students’ Union and what clubs and societies do they run?
• Are work experiences offered and what careers do people go onto after your course, what are the employability rates?
• What kind of accommodation is available? On or off campus? Shared house or halls? Often, official accommodation providers will have stalls at Open or Applicant Days.
• What internal support, often known as Student Services, do students have access to? Find out if there are dedicated teams to advise you on student finance, exam support, student welfare, study skills and careers, for example.
• Where can you get IT support, and is there a place to borrow other equipment?
TOP TIP
Use the comparison chart on page 4 to help you compare courses.
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