It’s almosttime to wrap up 2017 and unfold new
prospects of life.The results are out and it’s time to get ontothe road tothe
future. Choosing a university is an imperative decision, as it defines and shapes
your prospective career paths.Since an academic institution plays a pivotal
role in the development of your future, thus a better you,deciding which
institution to join is not going to be an easy decision. So it is better to
start thinking about it at the earliest;after allit’sabout YOUR future.
When deciding which university to join, you
have to consider so much more than just academics.LUMS ensures that you are
given due guidance in making the right decision by hosting an Open Day every
year. You can stream live through LUMS Webcast Open
Day 2017 and get connected anywhere in the world and also attend LUMS
Open Days across Pakistan, which are carefully designed to fulfil the most
basic needs and queries of its prospective students.
We have listed down 10 reasons why you
should make sure you attend the LUMS
Open Days 2017:
1. Clear
your doubts:Too many options and conflicting thoughts make you unsure about
what programmeor career path to choose. Attending the LUMSOpen Day will help clear
your confusion, as you will get the opportunity to explore a diverse range of
disciplines offered across the five schools at LUMS.
2.Meet the
faculty: The Open Day is a good opportunity tomeet and interact
with the LUMS faculty.Fromthe Vice Chancellor to School Deans and professors,
they all are available on the spot to guide you and cater to all your queries.
3. Visit the Schools: Attending LUMS
Open Day willenable youto narrow down your choices by visitingthe different
department and schools, such as the Suleman
Dawood School of Business,Syed Babar
Ali School of Science And Engineering, Mushtaq
Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities And Social Sciences, the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law and
the new school at LUMS, the School of
Education and get a feel of their teaching practices.
4. Discover the extracurricular life at LUMS:A
great university offers a lot more than just academics;it also ensures your personal
development and grooming.Extracurricular activitiesare as essential as academic
courses.Taking this into account, LUMS allows its students to meet their
recreational and vocational needs and encourages students to participate in
national/international eventsorganised by the 46 active societies and clubs at the
University.
5. Interact
with others:One of the best things about Open Days is thatyou not only get
a chance to meet current students but also prospective students. Some of them
might be interested in the same courses as you and some may be pursuing these already.Who
else can give you better insight about the place and the courses than current
students, right? Sodon’t be hesitant to
talk to other students at the Open Day.Put yourself in the shoes of a Luminiteand
you never know the person next to you might end up as your best buddy in
future!
6. Explore the campus:
As they say, don’t just ponder, but also wander. Make the most out of the Open
Day, take a tour and explore the campus. Check out the cafeterias, sports
grounds, swimming pool, auditoriums, as well as understand the safety measures
adopted by LUMS to ensure your safety.
The tour will also give you a chance to become comfortable with life on
campus.
7. State-of-the-artLibrary: LUMS has
the most modern library facilities
with spacious seating areas, where all the books required for your studies are
available.Also, when you have time off from classes, a good book never
disappoints.
8. Financial support and scholarships:LUMS
believes ininvestingin the youth and puts every effort in providing appropriate
financial assistance to deserving students by assessing their financial
needs. Programmes such asthe National
Outreach Programme (NOP)are a great way for talented but financially
disadvantaged students to join LUMS. The Open Day is a great opportunity to
meet Office of Financial Aid representatives and find out if you are eligible
for financial support.
9. World-classfacilities: For those who
are planning to relocate for their studies, it is very important to discover
all the facilities available on campus, such as the hostels, gyms, cafeterias,
superstore, banking facilities etc. The Open Day is a great
opportunityto discover the campus and get an idea of how suitable it is for
you.
10. Meet the alumni: LUMS organisesinteractive sessionsfor audience
engagementwith the alumni for a better understanding of life at LUMS and after
graduation. The real life stories and experiences of alumni will help
prospective students plan their journey at and after LUMS.