Open Days: Choose your Study!
It's that time again! Time to broaden your horizon about your future. You are going to college. Then, it is important to make the right decision about your education. But how do you do that? How do you know for sure that you feel comfortable with the choice? You can never be completely sure, but you can be as prepared as possible for making that choice. After all, it's important. Open days allow you to orient yourself in the best possible way! Below you can read which open days exist and you can find the registration link!
STUDENT CITY TILBURG
In Tilburg there are two institutes of higher education (Fontys and Avans) and one university (Tilburg University). Depending on your level and preference for education, you can make the choice that suits you best! It is a very comfortable way to get acquainted with other students and professors, who are eager to help you with your study choice. Ideal! Make sure you read up on the studies on the websites of the educational institutions before you indicate your preference for the open day. This way you can be sure that you choose the right presentations. If it is convenient and if you feel comfortable with it, it is recommended to go to the campus. In that way you can feel a little of what 'campus life' is like. Below you can read everything about the open days:
OPEN DAYS AT FONTYS
Fontys spreads its open days throughout the month of November. They organize all sorts of activities related to your choice of study. Even if you have no idea what to choose, they will help you further. There are very broad information sessions, but also more specific information about programs. You also have the opportunity to visit the university in person to get a taste of the atmosphere. The exact dates can be found here:
- 2 and 4 November: Online broad 'something with...' information sessions
- 15 to 19 November: Online information session
- 26 to 28 November: Open day on campus
The link to the registration can be found here!
OPEN DAYS AT AVANS
Avans also offers several opportunities to learn more about their programs. Avans is the other higher education in Tilburg. There will be several (online) presentations about full-time and dual programs. In addition, you will have the opportunity to talk to several students about their transition to higher education. You can either ask questions from the comfort of your own home or drop by to taste the atmosphere of Avans on location. The open days take place on the following days:
- 2, 3 and 4 November: Online open day
- 13 November: Open day on campus
- 25 November: Part-time program online open day
The link to the registration can be found here!
OPEN DAYS AT TILBURG UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's Open Day - November 6
You can come to the campus on this day, or follow it from home in an 'online' way. There are information sessions for all Bachelor programs. During these sessions you will learn about the subjects of the program, career perspectives, matching Master programs and why Tilburg (University) is a great place to study.
Furthermore, there will be an 'Information Fair' where you can talk to current students. They will help you to find out which program suits you best. On campus you can do a 'Campus Tour'. Tilburg University's campus is characterized by its green surroundings. Get a taste of the atmosphere and see if you feel comfortable walking around the campus in the future.
The link to the registration can be found here!
Master's Open Day - 20 November
Have you already got your Bachelor's degree? Or have you completed the right pre-master? Then you can start your Master's program! Tilburg University also organizes a Master's open day. Here you can attend information sessions. There is also enough opportunity to ask questions. You can follow the open day online, or come to the "Green Campus".
The link to the registration can be found here!
PREPARATION
It is good to prepare yourself before you actually go to the open day. Here are some tips:
- Take a look at the website of the educational institution. This will help you find out what studies are available and will give you a first impression of the study.
- Ask friends and other acquaintances about their experiences with open days. Who knows, they may have had good experiences with the educational institutions.
- Write down a number of questions you want to ask at the open day. No question is stupid and the other students and professors are there to answer your questions.
DISCOVER THE CITY
After attending the open day, it is absolutely recommended to take a look at the city. Tilburg is beautiful in its own way. It is a student city, which you can slowly discover and must experience. It is compact, however, you will definitely not get bored easily. Want a taste? Leo Alkemade would like to take you with him in the video below!
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