Doing so hugely increases the benefit of taking time out of their studies to experience what college life is really like. EU colleges also host open days which Irish students can attend – low-cost air fares should help minimise the expense involved in attending such events. On a college open day you will see the institution put its best foot forward. It can be hard to see the true nature of college life from such an experience. If you are particularly impressed with a college or course after an open day, try to go back on an ordinary day and wander around, to see if day-to-day normality gels with its open-day presentation.

Source: The Irish Times October 14, 2019 22:52 UTC