For most prospective university students, the decision of deciding on a university to attend can be frightening and confusing. Without the benefit of in-person campus tours or events this year, the decision for most will be much more difficult; however, universities have eased the process with a broad range of tools for their prospective students. This article intends to provide the best methods to select a university during a pandemic.
Written by Rohan Kumar
Virtual Tours
Many universities and third-party sites are offering virtual campus tours in the place of in-person open houses. While they might not provide the same insight as in-person tours, they still can give you a sense of campus atmosphere. Examples of some third-party websites offering help with virtual campus tours include campustour.ca and ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca.
Webinars
Many universities now offer webinars to the public to better educate people about admissions, student life, programs, etc. Most universities host these webinars weekly or biweekly, and a quick Google search of these university-specific webinars can help guide your decisions.
Reaching Out to Current Students
Reaching out to current students at your prospective universities will provide the most reliable and genuine perspective about a school. Universities may not provide advice on various topics such as their handling of the pandemic, workload, etc., but existing students and alumni will have first-hand knowledge and will likely give honest information about their own university experience.
Other Sources
If the aforementioned methods are not fruitful, fear not! There is a vast array of material online to help with your university decision. Public forums such as Reddit and College Confidential often have subsections for specific universities, in which students and alumni can provide honest advice on virtually any topic. Additionally, Youtube can provide valuable insight into student life, workload, and any other topic regarding a university.
While it may be harder this year to decide on a university, the options above will hopefully assist with your decision.
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