Questions to ask at open days

1. What are the library opening times? Do they change during the exam season?

2. Have you ever had any problems in your halls?

3. What services (laundrette, computer room, gym etc.) are there at the halls you’re looking at?

4. What support services are there (advice centre, money help, student services)?

5. What other computer/printing facilities are there on site?

COURSE SPECIFIC

  1. How easy is it to find course material in the library?
  2. How many contact hours/how many hours do you spend doing homework a week?
  3. What are the tutors like?
  4. What extra support could you get leading up to exams?
  5. How many people are there on your course?

REALLY IMPORTANT

  1. How many times have you been out at three in the morning due to a fire alarm?