Open House from an Ambassador’s POV

Open House is a full day event at Thompson Rivers University where we open up the campus and welcome future students and the community to explore university life. This event is put on by the Future Students Office with support from many other TRU departments. In the Future Students Office has ten full-time staff and there are also ten ambassadors (current students) that work together to help bring this event to life.

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What is Open House?

Have you ever wondered what program to take in university? Maybe you’ve wanted to see exactly what a classroom at TRU looks like. Or thought it’d be cool to meet TRU faculty while they lead you through fun activities. If any of these ideas interest you, then we have good news! We’ll have these opportunities and more at TRU’s Open House on Saturday October 21st, 2023. Open House is your chance to check out campus, whether you’ve already applied, are just starting to think about post-secondary, or simply want to get to know your local university a bit better.

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What Does That Mean? Terms and Definitions You May Want to Know

When exploring the post-secondary setting, there are many words and phrases that may be new to you. It can be intimidating when you read that email, blog post, or information page and don’t know what it means. I remember in my admission process and even my first year of studies, I encountered a few things that I had no idea about. It took a while for me to catch on. But fear not! This guide will help you overcome any issues you may have with university lingo, and hopefully act as your own personal dictionary going forward. 

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Spring Open House is BACK!

Have you heard the good news?! Not only is Spring Open House back… but it’s back IN PERSON!

Whether you have already applied and are looking to explore campus, or are just starting to think about university, join us on April 2nd for the #myTRU experience we’ve all been waiting for!

an image of two tour guides leaging a group on a pathway outside of the Old Main building.
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