Where can I study?

It is just as important for you to like the place you are studying as it is for you to like the course you are doing. Make sure you spend some time thinking about what type of place you would like to study at. Here are some things to think about…

    Do you want to stay near where you are now or move away?

    Do you enjoy big city life or laid back country living?

    Do you have a particular hobby or play a sport that you just cannot live without?

    Do you want to live on or off campus?

There are some great ways to find out which University or College is right for you, so make sure you take the opportunity to get involved with Open Days, Taster Days or even Summer Schools.

Open Days

Once you have narrowed down your list of universities and colleges, take the opportunity to visit them on an open day. It is important to also have a look at the town or city where you will be spending the next few years to get a feel for it and make sure you like it.

Go to www.opendays.com, it is a great site that lists details of all higher education open days throughout the UK.

Taster Days

Taster Days allow you to visit a university or college campus for the day and are usually arranged through your school. You get involved in activities that give you a taste of a specific subject area.

Current students and staff lead the activities and are there to answer all your questions.

Summer Schools

Summer Schools offer a taste of university life by giving you the opportunity to spend up to a week living on a university campus during the summer. You will meet current students and staff, join in academic and social sessions and find out first-hand what it is like to be a student. Current students will be with you throughout the week so you will get the chance to ask them what University is really like.

To get a flavour of what a Summer School is like watch the Life's a Beach Summer School video.

Aimhigher Summer Schools are available to students in year 11 and take place across the South West. You don't have to pay to attend.

To find out more about the Aimhigher Summer Schools available in the South West visit www.swsummerschools.ac.uk