For now, face-to-face Open Days will be held on Sunday 8 August at Gold Coast, South Bank and Nathan campuses, unless Covid restrictions are tightened.

All the more reason to jump online now, with Griffith’s 2021 Virtual Open House event open now and running until Friday 20 August.

First year Biomedical science student Shirinah Sharif (Image: Supplied)

First year Biomedical science student Shirinah Sharif said Griffith’s 2020 Virtual Open House event was pivotal in her decision-making process last year.

“Although I couldn’t explore Griffith’s medical facilities in person, attending Griffith’s Virtual Open House answered all my questions and really helped me to sort out everything I needed to do smoothly,” she said.

“I wasn’t sure how the Virtual Open House would work, since I always thought that these things were better in person, but it actually worked quite well.

“All sessions were recorded and available for a bit of time after the live session in case I couldn’t make it to one, and it really helped flesh out what I wanted to do.

“I was able to avoid topics that weren’t relevant to me and pick and choose the topics I was interested in, like – how to apply for a scholarship, GriffithLIVE Health webinars, and I also checked out the FAQ for medical students to get a better idea of my future pathway.

“It helped me pick Griffith as my university of choice. I knew what my journey to medicine would look like, and I knew what steps I’d have to take to get to my end goal.”

Shirinah’s Top Three Tips for those attending Virtual Open House events:

1. Plan out your schedule
2. Don’t be afraid to ask questions
3. Make the most of the resources provided.

Griffith Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Carolyn Evans said that with a choice of options, those looking to study next year would be able to access expert advice on their study options, their way.

“The pandemic led to a host of innovations, including within the university sector and we had such incredible feedback about the opportunities offered by our Virtual Open House event last year that we decided it was the perfect complement to this year’s on campus Open Day,” Professor Evans said.

“At both events, you’ll find information about our degrees, as well as essential details on student support services, admission pathways, applying to study and scholarships.

“If you’re looking to study, get a taste of life at Griffith, see our campuses and facilities, join in-person and online information sessions, and chat with our study advisers either online or in person.”