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Open days are a great way for you to gain an insight to the University. At an open day you will meet key members of staff and students, who will contribute to your student experience. This will range from the Course team (Lecturers) Student Support Services and members of the students union and current student ambassadors. It’s a great way to see whether this is the University for you, as you will be able to speak to current students about their experiences. Campus tours will also be offered at open days allowing you to see the student accommodation, library. Lecture halls and social areas. An open day brings to life all that you have read about a University.

Open days are spread throughout the academic year, often scheduled on Wednesdays or weekends. To find out about dates for your University of interest, check their website for upcoming events, use https://findopendays.comto book, search or read reviews about open days.

Once you have pared down your choices, you should definitely attend the 5 you plan to include on your UCAS application and if these do not feel right you should consider attending a few additional Universities. Try to include a range of Universities in your choices: campus based, multi-site, city based. Some Universities offer the option to attend workshops, so do check on the website to see how you can gain a real insight to attending the University. Also understanding how a course is assessed for instance is there a dissertation in the final year or can you opt for exams. It’s important to understand how the course is delivered, as each student has different learning styles.