Here are some of our tips on how toÌýuse the web, apps and social media to make connections with your preferred university.
Online or virtual eventsÌý
Many universities run online or virtual events. These are a great way for you to connect with current students, lecturers and other staff andÌýare the next best thing to attending an open day in person. These types of events range from virtual open days - featuring live links, videos, 360 tours - to live chat based events with Q+A sessions. Topics covered can range from course information and student life to student finance and accommodation.Ìý
Follow universities on social mediaÌý
You can find out the latest news and keep track of any important information, like open day dates for example, by looking at university social media accounts/pages.
Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channelsÌýare also an excellent source of all kinds of videos – from student videos to course specific one.ÌýAnd look out forÌýlocationÌýphotosÌýand videosÌýso that you canÌýsee what the campus and surrounding area is like.ÌýÌý
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Chat with students onlineÌý
Many universities allow you toÌýconnectÌýwith students online, either on their own website or through the UnibuddyÌýplatformÌýon theÌýUCAS website.ÌýCurrent students have been in your shoes and can offer great advice about studying, student life, accommodation and much more. Some universities also offer Community Group Chat platforms. If you apply to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ and are made an offer, you're invited to join our offer holder community on our Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ CampusConnect app, where you'll be able to chat to our student ambassadors and connect with other offer holders.Ìý
Bring all your research togetherÌý
Once you’ve finished your research and you’re happy with your university and course choices, make sure that you’ve got all the information you need saved in one place. You can then bring everything together and weigh up your options before deciding on your final choices for your UCAS Application.