HOW DO I CHOOSE A UNIVERSITY ?
Your chosen subject will probably be offered at several different universities , as well as some colleges and other specialist institutions . How do you choose ? Again , you ’ ll need to ask yourself a few questions about where you ’ d feel most comfortable studying :
DO YOU WANT TO BE CLOSE TO HOME ?
Maybe you want to stay local , or perhaps you are excited to explore a new town or city . Either way , think about how often you ’ ll want to travel home and travel costs . Remember , you don ’ t always have to move away from home to go to university .
WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT FROM YOUR UNIVERSITY ?
Do you want to take part in a particular sport or society ? Or perhaps you want to know if there are facilities related to your course e . g . photography studios or science labs .
CAMPUS OR CITY CENTRE ?
Some universities are located in the middle of cities , some in more suburban areas , and others on leafy , out-of-town campuses , with students living and studying on the same site . There are advantages for both but consider what appeals to you the most .
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BOTH VIRTUAL AND FACE-TO-FACE OPEN DAYS ARE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE UNIVERSITIES , AND CAN HELP YOU WITH MAKING IMPORTANT DECISIONS ABOUT UNIVERSITY !
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