College open days: Ten tips to help you prepare
What you need to do to make a well-informed decision about your future
Going to college? Head to the open days in universities around the country
When are they on and what’s on offer? Key facts about 2021-2022 open days
Planning on attending an open day? Do your homework first
Open days let you gauge how good a fit your course and college choice will be
Open Days: Universities of technology and other institutions
A diverse range of courses are on offer for prospective students
Choosing a course: What interests you the most?
Open days are a great opportunity to find out as much information as you possibly can
What to ask on Open Day
Make sure you take full advantage of open days by having your questions ready in advance
Supporting your child’s education choice
What can a parent learn at college open day and what should they look out for
College September 2021: What will student life be like?
We asked three experts for their forecasts on how the third-level experience might be different
Open Days: Should you bring your parents?
This year, you can’t leave them at home but they will still be interested in what you do
How much can you learn about a college from a virtual tour?
Virtual tours explained: Different third-levels are taking different approaches
How to choose your further education course
Pathways range from PLCs and degrees to apprenticeships and traineeships
Take the virtual route: Open days and Higher Options
Online events give students a taste of the lifestyle and study opportunities on offer
Questions students should ask at Higher Options
It is always worthwhile for prospective students to take some time to do some groundwork before attending Higher Options or a third level open day.
Higher Options: Prepare in advance and use your time wisely
Representatives from the CAO, universities, colleges, further education institutions and educational bodies will be available in a virtual exhibition hall
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