Should I write down my impressions immediately after each Open Campus?
Yes. Making a brief note of your impressions and questions soon after each Open Campus can be useful, because differences between universities and your own reactions may be harder to remember later. Record what you noticed about classes, facilities, students and staff, commuting, and any concerns—not only positive points. Using the same categories for each visit can make later comparisons easier.
Key points
- Include the university name and date, and record your impressions briefly.
- Note what you actually observed, as well as questions and concerns.
- Use the same categories when comparing several universities.
Things to check
- People may interpret the same experience differently, so use your notes as one source of information and also check official information.