There are two types of open days, ‘pre-offer’ and ‘offer-holder’ days. The first take place in the summer or early autumn. These are for students who are thinking of applying to a university and want to get a sense of what the place is like. Often there are talks about the wider university experience (accommodation, finance, careers etc.) as well as taster sessions from every subject department. Attendees can attend talks relating to several disciplines if they have yet to make up their mind.
At these open days you should familiarise yourself with the financial support available (loans, grants, bursaries etc.), look at the different types of accommodation that are on offer, ask about living arrangements in subsequent years (on-campus housing is often only for first-years), and find out about campus activities that interest you (sport, clubs, music/drama etc.). Does the university have the facilities that you are looking for? Above all else, think about what it might be like to live there for 3 or 4 years.
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