Many rumours abound about the going-ons at Murdoch Campus. Do they really have a chocolate river? Is the gummy-bear tree as awesome as it sounds? Does every student really get a little oompa-loompa to carry their books for them? Well once a year Murdoch throws open its majestic golden gates and allows the common folk to roam freely around its diamond encrusted buildings. In light of all the rumours out there I thought it wise to do a post that answers some of the more pressing questions about Open Day.

What's the point?

For a lot of people the open day is something their parents will drag them too when really they could care less about which University they enrol in. These poor attendees will spend the day trying not to be embarrassed by their parents and avoiding the eye of other people being dragged around in much the same way. They will not get the most out of the open day and will quite possibly regret going to it. They have missed the point. The idea of this open day is to get a chance to rub shoulders and ask questions of the people that might be teaching you without having to enrol first. If you're not sure what you want to study or even if university is the right choice then this day will help you make up your mind.

What's there to do?

Lots. Firstly check out the events schedule here. You'll be able to wander around the whole campus and see some of the really cool presentations being put on. Most of the degree chairs will be there to take questions and help you make up your mind about what degree suits you. Besides that there will be a lot of activities and distractions to help you spend the day. Sunset events will also be holding a competition to win a Nintendo Wii and tickets to One Movement for Music. There is also a lot of live music that I will probably be watching from a bench in the tav.

Is it really worth it?

The open day isn't for your parents. It's for you. Only you. If you want to get the most out of it, ditch your parents, seek out the lecturers and ask them questions, check out the learning points for the various disciplines, meet other prospective students and then enjoy the live music. I'm not saying your parents shouldn't have a say in your future but you should certainly take some responsibility and seek out your own answers. That's part of University, seeking out your own answers and taking responsibility for your learning. If you really want a taste of that then the Open Day is for you.

Will there be pony rides?

Yes. The pony in question also has a PhD in Quantum Mechanics.