Beat Those January Blues by Planning for Your Future

Summer might seem like a long way off. But soon revision and exams will be taking up most of your time, and you’ll be longing for the short days of winter. So get ahead, get excited and get into gear. The christmas break gives you a great opportunity to research what you’re going to do next year and an Exeter College open event gives you a unique insight into studying with us.

Maybe you have heard about us because a sibling or a friend has studied with us, however an open event is your opportunity to find out how we can help you with your next steps. Whether you are considering A Levels, a BTEC, an apprenticeship or the International Baccalaureate – we are confident we can find the right course for you.

During the christmas break, spend some time looking at your School Leavers’ Course Guide, explore courses that are right for you and learn about the level of study you’re interested in. It’s the perfect chance to list any questions you have so you can bring them along to the open event in January.

At the open event there will be lecturers from each subject area available to talk to. They can tell you more about the course and what you will be studying, what you can expect from the workload and how this subject could help with future career plans. There will also be students from various faculties available to talk to on the night. Don’t be shy, ask them why they love studying here – after all, they know best!

We are also excited to offer a wide range of academies and enrichment opportunities to supplement your studies. You can find out more about these in both the course guide, or on our website. If you are a sports superstar then you can join our Sports Academy, maybe you enjoy debating – no problem, our debating society regularly wins competitions. Whether you want to complete Ten Tors, perform in your community or represent your fellow students, we want you to indulge your passion and develop your skills outside of your studies.

We are very proud of what we have to offer. Don’t just take our word for it though, here is what our visitors said about our previous open event.

  • “Very helpful and efficient.”
  • “The classes were easy to find and everyone was really friendly. We were directed to rooms well and the students were easy to talk to.”
  • “Easy to find rooms and the staff expertise was excellent.”
  • “Very interesting and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the way that the subject introductions were presented.”
  • “All students on course were so eager to talk and give lots of information.”
  • “Teachers were very friendly and were always able to answer questions about the subjects.”

Plan for Success – spend some time over the christmas break to think about your future, away from the peer pressure of friends and your school work. Just spend a few hours really taking everything in and asking what will make you happy after school, and what you want to do.

Don’t forget – if you are unsure about what to do next then an open event is a great opportunity to explore your options and find out what you do and don’t like. You can talk to our staff to get advice and guidance too.

Did you know? – All our college sites will be open on the night. This includes our Technology Centre and Falcon House, our Construction site. It is worth planning ahead and making sure you have time to visit these sites if you are interested in these subjects.

Before you go… – pop along to our event landing page and pre-register for the event. This means you will get emailed our programme for the event ahead of time, allowing you to better plan your time with us.