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The registration desk at St Mary's University Open Day
St Mary's University ambassador welcoming Open Day attendees

Why you should talk to current students (and what to ask them)

On the Open Days, there are plenty of student ambassadors who will be available to answer your questions. They can tell you what life is like at St Mary’s.

Daily insights

A student and parent looking through the Open Day booklet.

Ask what a typical week looks like – not just lectures and seminars, but clubs, socials, and downtime.

Hidden gems

Students walking by the welcome sign to the university.

Where’s the best place to grab a coffee? Which part of the library is the quietest? What are some of the best social activities?

Support systems

A parent speaking with a university staff member at an Open Day.

Find out how approachable staff are and where students go when they feel they need academic or

Real challenges

Students sat in the Snug speaking to one another.

What did they find hardest about their first year, and how did they adapt?

Accommodation truths

A student ambassador talking to students and parents on an accommodation tour.

Ask what it was like to live in halls or private housing, or what commuting was like for them.

Current students remember what it felt like to be in your shoes and they’re happy to answer your questions. Insight into their time first year can help you settle into student life, and find out if St Mary’s is right for you.