Join us for Fall Open House at Durham College, November 8

Is Durham College (DC) in your future? Whether you’re still considering your options or you’ve already accepted your offer of admission, there are so many reasons that you’ll want to attend Fall Open House on Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

When Erin Hord was exploring post-secondary programs, she attended an Open House event, and the second-year Advertising and Promotion student is glad she did. From meeting her future professors one-on-one to getting an early look at classrooms and labs, it was an invaluable opportunity to get to know her future academic home. At Fall Open House, she’ll pay it forward by volunteering to guide the next generation of students as they discover DC for themselves.

“When I attended an Open House as a potential student, two upper-year students were there to answer my questions and give me a student perspective on what the Advertising and Promotion program would be like for me,” she said. Their support was essential in helping her commit to her program.

For first-year Electrical Engineering Technician student Stephen Pascoa, Open House was his introduction to a mentor in his DC journey; professor Robert Pinches.

“Being able to meet and talk to Rob gave me the confidence that I was making the right choice in going to DC. He gave me a lot of advice about becoming an electrician and joining a union,” he said.

After taking a campus tour and submitting his application, Pascoa spent the rest of the event with the professor, who gamely fielded every question thrown his way.

“Even if you’re an introverted person like me, try to build up a bit of courage to talk to the professors and coordinators,” he said. “They’re happy to meet you and will help you get a good idea about each program and the career path it’ll guide you towards.”

Volunteering at Fall Open House is an opportunity for Pascoa to share his own DC experience with new students.

Are you ready to find your own way at DC? Register now for Open House and you’ll be eligible to win a $5,000 tuition credit. Join us this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to learn why DC is the Best. Decision. Ever.