If a parent or guardian is attending an open day with their child, agree to the ground rules first
College open days offer prospective students and their parents or guardians an opportunity to find out more about the courses on offer in third-level institutions. Photograph: iStockphotoI don’t know about you, but back when I was a teenager, the idea of bringing my parents to a college open day would have filled me with pure burning embarrassment.
What parents can do is help their child to think about what courses and colleges they would really be happy in for three or four years. They can remind their child thatand other routes. And, as always, the best approach is not to offer unsolicited advice but instead to ask questions that will prompt them to think about their options. Then, give them time and space to consider their choices.
. Are you going to stick by their side, or can you go off and explore one of the parent events, maybe meeting them later or, indeed, coming together at home to discuss what you both found out.“Get involved in their research in order to be able to assist them,” she says. “Attend more than one college open day to be able to compare them. Attend career talks. Ask questions to lecturers, as students are too shy sometimes.
“Ultimately, it comes back to honest, open conversations between parents or guardians and the child,” Walsh says. “It is important that the course is the right fit, as dropout rates can be high. Don’t wait until sixth year for these conversations. Focus on the young person knowing and understanding themselves, and encourage them to reflect – as then they can provide a proper rationale for their decision.
“Record these dates in your school journal and calendar, and remember that while October and November are busy months for open days, if you miss any there will be more in spring,” Murphy says.Open days are free to attend but do register on the college website for them, where you will see a schedule of events for the day and a campus map, she says.
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