Enrolment Day: Asking The Right Questions

By Piper

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College Enrolment Day. What exactly is that? Well, I’d summarise it as a free trial of a typical day at college. You may get to experience a class, meet your teachers, and make friends! At least you usually would before COVID took a toll on our lives as well as our education.

I had my Enrolment day a few weeks ago, yet I still find myself thinking about it more than I care to admit. I often question whether I asked the right questions or made a good impression. Even if I didn’t I can say I’m enjoying college and the utter chaos that sometimes comes with each lesson. However, it is still always a great idea to prepare some questions beforehand. 

Something always worth asking about is the content of the subjects you’re considering. This will help you gain a better and more positive understanding of exactly what you’re getting yourself into and allows you to prepare for upcoming classes. For example, by asking about the contents of my Film Studies course during my enrolment day, I found out that my course includes many things from learning how certain angles affect the viewer to how sound can define a scene, both of which I’m incredibly excited to learn about! This applies to every subject that you choose, and it would be helpful to get to know them as you may be stuck with them for the next two years of your life, similar to how I find myself feeling with my siblings (just kidding). However, lucky for us, we often get a chance to swap subjects within the first month of school, so you might be able to escape if you find yourself deeply regretting the subject choices you made. However, even if you despise them at first, make sure you at least give them a thorough chance and allow yourself some time to form an opinion.

Another question you can bring up is whether your college offers work experience! I have been bombarding teachers and career advisors within my school with inquiries about specific job sectors and whether or not there are work opportunities within those sectors. So far no luck, but that doesn’t mean I should give up! Finding this work experience can build up your CV, and help you look impressive during job interviews. College is the perfect time to find a way to balance your classwork as well as finding jobs. If you have study periods, use them and use them wisely. 

College enrolment days can be overwhelming at first, but it’s okay to feel nervous. Believe it or not, the majority of people think it’s rather nerve-wracking at first thought. I know I did! Every student will be in the same boat as you and you may have heard that phrase far too many times now, but it’s true! Good luck and make sure you ask plenty of questions!