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Attention!! Durham Residential Open Day!!

Greetings, this thread has been started in order to find people who are going on the Durham Residential on the 25 th to the 26 th jume - just wondering if anyone here is going to be goin - if so, please post a response or a PM

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Reply 1

Drarren

I'm going

I'm really looking forwards to it. The experience of staying overnight should be great. I'm very nervous though; it'll be my first open day.

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Reply 2

jazznaz

It will also be your best. :wink:

Whatever you do, mingle with people!!

Reply 3

WokSz

What exactly happens in this open day?

Reply 4

jazznaz

They invite the students to the university to stay at one of the colleges overnight with entertainment provided by some of the current students (we had a quiz night and bits and pieces last year), then onto the departmental open day in the morning.

I sat about in the bar chatting to randomers all evening. :biggrin:

Reply 5

WokSz

Wow, I wish I could come. That sounds like loads of fun.

Reply 6

generic hybrid

I had a great time at the one in March. :biggrin:

Everyone was really friendly and it really made me want to come to Durham. Wish I was going to this one too.

Reply 7

NickiM

^ Ditto - the March one was fantastic

Reply 8

Drarren

Did you get much free time to go around and meet new people in March?

Reply 9

NickiM

You mean, in your college? Yes!

I arrived in the afternoon, and there were loads of Durham reps at the train station, you got on a bus to your college and you got to talk to people there. Then once at the college (this was Trevs by the way, it might vary), there were a couple of talks and an optional tour around Durham. Apart from that there was dinner time, plenty of time between talks/tours and the whole evening to meet new people. Lots of people went out, some also stayed in. Oh, there was also a bar quiz, so you got to know new people. And even standing in queues and things, you got to talk to people. On the second day, not quite as much, I think, the departmental talks were all at different times - you got to speak to people wanting to do the same thing, but after that I went home. So, basically, on the first day, plenty of scope to meet new people, but the second, not as much.

It was very good though - much recommended.

Reply 10

angus_mcfisher

hmm, does everyone get offered to go? I haven't heard about this?

Reply 11

Itchynscratchy

It looks like I am helping out on the Van Mildert Open day now, due to a distinct lack of volunteers. Maybe I will see some of you there in a few days. Hope you guys enjoy it :smile:

Reply 12

LastGrape

Oh wish I had got invited, would of been really nice to see the accomodation plus all that fun.
But I'm all unconditionally confirmed so it's not like they need to persuade me for anything I guess.

Reply 13

dobbs

Eh? What's this??!?!?

I'm sure this isn't at all colleges - since on the Monday night it's Graduation formal at Trevs on 25th June so they couldn't possibly have an open day then! I also haven't heard anything about asking for Reps, etc. Must be college specific.

Reply 14

Itchynscratchy

From what I have been told its subject specific too. I have been told only to expect chemistry and physics people. All seems very strange :confused:

Reply 15

mmm...pie...i???

I am going there too Mr Complex Number. i have no idea what happens because i didnt book it you did Mr complex number, c ya all there

Reply 16

Drarren

It's chemistry and physics only, at Van Mildert college and eating at one other college (I forget which).
I would love to be unconditionally confirmed :biggrin:

Reply 17

Drarren

I think it's good we'll be without parents because it'll mean we meet more people, which is hard with loads of adults hanging around, lol. Still very nervous as well though.