{"id":74,"date":"2012-06-14T10:04:59","date_gmt":"2012-06-14T10:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/apply-2013\/?p=74"},"modified":"2020-10-26T16:42:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T15:42:23","slug":"ten-top-tips-to-making-the-most-out-of-your-open-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2012\/06\/14\/ten-top-tips-to-making-the-most-out-of-your-open-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Top Tips to making the most out of your Open Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, I\u2019m Dan and I work in the Digital Communications Team.<\/p>\n

Now that we know each other better I thought I\u2019d give you ten (well, 12, actually) top tips to help you make the most out of the Open Days that we\u2019re holding tomorrow and Saturday.<\/p>\n

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  1. Think about all the questions you have about coming to university and make sure you ask us<\/strong> \u2013 if you want more information about the course, our accommodation, the applications process, or anything else about coming to uni, we\u2019ve got people here who can help.<\/li>\n
  2. Plan your day<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019ve registered for our Open Day we would have sent you an email to confirm your place. The email includes a link to a programme of events; make sure you print it out and plan your day to attend all the talks you want to.<\/li>\n
  3. Take a campus tour<\/strong> \u2013 we have a team of BU students in pink T-shirts who are waiting to show you around our campuses. The tour will not only give you a great feel for our University, but also give you the opportunity to talk to someone who was in your position not so long ago and who can tell you what it\u2019s like to be a BU student.<\/li>\n
  4. Follow the feet!<\/strong> You\u2019ll find different-coloured foot-shaped stickers on the ground that will take you to the lecture theatres, main exhibition stands, and other important places on campus. Please see the programme for more details \u2013 if you haven\u2019t received yours yet please call our AskBU enquiry service on 01202 961916.<\/li>\n
  5. Stay for the weekend<\/strong> \u2013 you don\u2019t have to go home straight after the event. Bournemouth and the surrounding area is among the most beautiful and enjoyable places in the UK, offering the best beach in England, a fantastic night life and a wide variety of cafes and restaurants. Make sure you stick around and get a feel for the place that could be your home for the next four years.<\/li>\n
  6. Take a bus tour<\/strong> \u2013 Hop on one of our buses and we\u2019ll take you to see some of our modern student accommodation buildings in the Lansdowne area. After this we\u2019ll whisk you off for a short tour of Bournemouth Town Centre \u2013 we\u2019ll show you the golden beaches, the vibrant gardens, and the wide array of shops.<\/li>\n
  7. Talk to students<\/strong> \u2013 nobody knows what it\u2019s like to be a BU student better than a BU student! You\u2019ll have several opportunities to talk to these guys throughout the day (they\u2019ll be wearing pink t-shirts and dotted around campus) so really make the most of it. Also consider attending our Student Life Talk \u2013 hosted by a member of our Students\u2019 Union \u2013 to really find out about the exciting things you can get involved in whilst at BU.<\/li>\n
  8. Get some UCAS advice<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t be afraid to talk to academics \u2013 they\u2019re really nice and they\u2019re happy to help. Find an academic from your course and ask what they\u2019re looking for in an applicant, and possibly even get some good tips for writing personal statements.<\/li>\n
  9. Get to grips with finance<\/strong> \u2013 Go to one of our finance talks to understand more about the current fee systems and work out exactly what you\u2019re entitled to. You\u2019ll also be able to find out about our impressive Bursaries and Scholarships.<\/li>\n
  10. Make sure you come to the right place!<\/strong> We\u2019ve got two campuses at BU \u2013 Talbot Campus, which hosts most of our courses, and Lansdowne Campus, which is home to our Health and Social Care Degrees, so make sure you go to the campus that is right for your subject area. If you\u2019re unsure about this, just check the programme or give us a bell on 08456 501 501 (or + 44 (0)1202 961916 if you\u2019re elsewhere in the EU.)<\/li>\n
  11. Make friends with us<\/strong> \u2013 Alright, I know I said \u201cTen Top Tips\u201d but it has a much better ring to it than \u201cTwelve Top Tips,\u201d don\u2019t you think! Make sure you follow us on Twitter <\/a>and keep your eye on the #buopen<\/a> hashtag for the latest Open Day updates and handy tips before, during and after the event. Also, if you haven\u2019t already, take a look at our brand new Bournemouth Uni Undergrads 2013 Facebook page <\/a>which we\u2019ve set up to support anyone thinking about starting uni in 2013.<\/li>\n
  12. Enjoy it!<\/strong> OK, last one; enjoy it, ask lots of questions and have fun!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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