should i bring one of my parents to my uni offer holder day?

like what is the norm for this? am i meant to go alone i’m very confused

Reply 1

I think you can. I've been to QMUL for an open day, and like half of the people had brought a parent along. You certainly don't need to though, it was an even split.

Reply 2

Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by cherrykisses

like what is the norm for this? am i meant to go alone i’m very confused

Hi,

I work on offer holder events regularly and for the most part people bring someone with them. Normally it is a parent but some people prefer to bring a friend or someone else to calm their nerves. Equally, other people come alone. It's completely up to you and what makes you comfortable so you can get the most out of the day.

-Beth (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

Reply 3

user488949439

Original post by cherrykisses

like what is the norm for this? am i meant to go alone i’m very confused

Whether you want to take your parents is a matter for you. I went to my sons and most had parents there. I think it is useful to have somebody to speak to on long journeys and to have a second pair of eyes and ears.

What is likely to happen though is that the universities will split you from your parents as it is you they want to impress as it will be you studying there. Sometimes they will have separate talks for parents or may suggest the parents visit the town or city for an hour or so whilst they try and sell the university to you, At the end of the day the primary reason for visit days is to sell the university to prospective students to get them to choose that university. It also gives the student the chance to learn more about them.

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De Montfort University

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Original post by cherrykisses

like what is the norm for this? am i meant to go alone i’m very confused

Hey there 😀

When it comes to attending Open Days, it is common for students to bring along someone - whether it is parents or friends. Universities typically welcome your companions warmly and have no issues with it.

In my opinion, having someone accompany you can be advantageous. An extra set of eyes and ears can offer a different perspective on the university. Your companion might notice or inquire about something you had not considered, which could be important. So having that second opinion can be really valuable.

I hope it was helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.

Take care,

Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University

Reply 5

mnot

Universities Forum Helper

It doesn’t matter, some do, others don’t.

Unis are understanding that some students rely on parental support for travel and guidance & they also know other students parents can’t attend (even if applicants want them there).

They will accommodate either way, in general these days are very relaxed just showing you facilities, providing insight how the course is structured, and give you an open forum to ask as many questions as possible (these are really just an opportunity for applicants to get comfortable with the environment and make an informed decision about where is best for them).

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UCLan Ambassador

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Original post by cherrykisses

like what is the norm for this? am i meant to go alone i’m very confused

Hi @cherrykisses,

It's completely up to you if you would like to bring your parents to an offer holder day. I brought my parents along to my offer holder day as I found it useful to chat to them throughout the day and get their thoughts. A recent offer holder day I worked at had a mixture of those attending on their own and those who brought their friends or family along so either way is completely fine.

I hope you have a great day 😊

Sarah

Reply 7

John___7

Original post by Lancaster Student Ambassador

Hi,
I work on offer holder events regularly and for the most part people bring someone with them. Normally it is a parent but some people prefer to bring a friend or someone else to calm their nerves. Equally, other people come alone. It's completely up to you and what makes you comfortable so you can get the most out of the day.
-Beth (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

What if both people that are going are offer holders, does that matter?

Reply 8

Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by John___7

What if both people that are going are offer holders, does that matter?

Hi @John___7
If both people who are going are offer holders you can attend the event together, although you might attend different talks etc.. depending if you are studying different subjects, or you can each bring some guests (family or friends) to the event as well if you want.
-Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

Reply 9

John___7

Original post by Lancaster Student Ambassador

Hi,
I work on offer holder events regularly and for the most part people bring someone with them. Normally it is a parent but some people prefer to bring a friend or someone else to calm their nerves. Equally, other people come alone. It's completely up to you and what makes you comfortable so you can get the most out of the day.
-Beth (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

Is it an issue if the extra person is also an offer holder or does it not matter?

Reply 10

Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by John___7

Is it an issue if the extra person is also an offer holder or does it not matter?

Hi @John___7

No if the extra person is also an offer holder that is absolutely fine. Like Jasmine said, if you are studying different subjects your schedules for the day may be slightly different (as different talks are in different places at certain times).

Hope that helps,
Rachel -Lancaster Uni Student Ambassador

(edited 3 months ago)

Reply 11

PG Study Chester

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Original post by cherrykisses

like what is the norm for this? am i meant to go alone i’m very confused

Hello,

It’s entirely up to you whether you bring either or both of your parents with you to the offer holder days. At the open days, applicant days and offer holder days that I regularly work at in Chester university, we get a mixture of students who bring their parent/s, a friend, partner, and other family members. Some students come alone. The university will have no expectation of you in this respect as the day is entirely for you and the university wants you to get the most out of it, so is happy for whatever works for you.
I think, for me personally, it’s helpful to bring someone with you for company and also because they may think of something you need to find out more about that you might not of thought of. Parents are often really good at thinking of the practical and important things! It’s also handy to have someone to discuss the things you have seen and found out during the day with, afterwards, if you both attended, it may make this a bit easier. But if you would prefer to attend the day alone it’s totally fine.
Whatever you decide to do, I would definitely have a think before you go to the holder day of questions you need answering or issues that you want more information or clarification about. You could note these on your phone so that you can remind yourself when you find the relevant people to speak to, that way you won’t forget!

I hope this helps and you have a successful and fun day,

Jess
PhD English
University of Chester

Reply 12

Coventry University Student Ambassadors

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Original post by cherrykisses

like what is the norm for this? am i meant to go alone i’m very confused

Hi,
I have worked on some offer holder days at Coventry University and most of our offer holders bring a guest of some kind to look around the university so if you want to bring someone you absolutely can but it is all down to personal preference.
Hope this helps and you enjoy the day,
Dan - Student ambassador

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