Weather
Not the most obvious point to consider when thinking about univerity is the weather. Open days are really exciting opportunities for you to find out as much as you can about higher education at a specific institution. It is important that you enjoy your time there so it's important to dress sensibly for the weather. Make sure you pack an umbrella for the journey if it looks to be drizzly and wear something more breathable if it's going to be really hot. A hat an suncream would be a welcome addition to the latter scenario too.
Location
Before you got to an Open day, you need to know where you're going. Make sure that you have a chat with the admissions office of the unviersity that you want to go to. They will tell you times dates and locations of the sites that are open for open days. It's also a good idea to scan the prospectus to see what you're most interested in seeing when you go. From here, you can book train tickets, bum a lift, check bus timetables and plan a whole day around your university / university town, scoping out the place to see what's what.
Information
It is important that you make the most of your open day experience. Ensure that you have a general idea of the kind of information that you want to get out of your open day and ask lots of questions to satisfy your curiosity. Don't just ask about the obvious things like the course and the general student life. It may pay to ask about:
part time jobs at university,
societies that students can get involved in
charitable involvement opportunities
The experience of the students who may be presenting to you
The proximity of shops to the university
Course composition and assesment methods
After going for a University Open day it may be a good idea to email the university to get any more information or follow up any questions that weren't satisfied on the day.
Remember, you're going to university for three years at the very least. As a result, it is important that you enjoy the town / city you're going to be living in and are comfortable with the course that you sign up to. With that said, think hard about your options and carefully choose where to study, weighing up all the options. Good luck!
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