Virtual vs. Physical open days, unitasterdays.com and a wonderful thought from a Russian Philosopher.

Students hanging around in university corridor.

😊 Welcome

In this week’s newsletter we look at Virtual Open Days and compare them to in-person events. I’ll give a little nod to my friends at unitasterdays.com for their excellent site. And we’ll finish with a wonderful thought from 19th Century Russian Philosopher and Writer Friedrich Nietzsche.

✍️ Virtual open days vs. Physical open days: Which are better for you?

It’s coming up to open day season at UK universities, with most universities offering the chance for you to visit their campuses during June, July, September and October. These events can attract anything from a few hundred to a few thousand visitors and are designed so you can get a feel for their university, learn about their courses, facilities and student life, and generally help you make informed decisions before you apply.

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💡 Did You Know?

Looking to get a taste of specific subjects at universities? Whether through in-person or virtual events, have a look at Unitasterdays for an amazing array of opportunities.

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📢 Quote of the week

“One must have chaos to be able to give birth to a dancing star

Friedrich Nietzsche, Philosopher and Writer.

Or to put it another way. Sometimes the most amazing and creative things happen when you don't know what you are doing!

Thanks for reading!

Jonathan

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