Hi. Have been to four open days now - U of Notts, Exeter, bath and Bristol. I loved the look of Ex, Bristol and Bath but found UON poorly organised, unhelpful, kept being told ‘refer to the website’, told we would receive further info before the day and didn’t - know others also didn’t get further info so wasn't my email falling through the gap. There was a 40 odd page pdf on the website about the day with plenty of info but had some connection issues now and then so that didn’t help. Went to meet the sciences team but the onus was on us to ask the questions rather than what we’d had from other when they tell us what they provide. Couldn’t see the labs or where I’d be spending my time - Biochemistry so would be in the on-site hospital and due to Covid no access so am no clearer as to what my time would be like. Sports talk was fab and vibrant though so that was good. Just felt disappointed by the open day pitch.
How much should we place on a uni’s ability to sell itself on the day or should that all be taken with a pinch of salt.
Going to visit Birmingham, UEA and Southampton and hopefully Surrey if I can fit it all in.