And it’s finally here: the Temasek Polytechnic Open House.

From tomorrow onwards, we’ll open our doors (and gates and bridges) to everyone and anyone who’s interested to find out more about our Poly. And now that MOE has announced that the O level results will be released on 9 January 2012, well, we know there’ll be a lot of questions during the Open House.

So whether you’re an O level graduate, an ITE graduate, a student or event a parent, we figured that we could give some quick and easy advice on making the best of your visit to our Open House.

1. Think about your areas of interest

Do you like science? Or perhaps you’d like to work in the mass media industry? Have a passion for fashion?

Wandering around the Open House might be fun, but doing that after you’ve checked out specific areas of interest will increase your chances of finding courses that suit you. Shortlist your interests and seek those out first.

2. Go beyond the course name

Alright, we’ll confess – we try our best to make our course names sound awesome. But that shouldn’t stop you to ask more about the courses we offer.

If a course interests you, ask about the modules they offer. Go for the details – what’s taught? How is it taught? What will I learn at the end of the day, and how is that relevant to the industry?

You can also ask about other special opportunities that the course might give you. Many of our courses have interesting internship opportunities, additional certifications, special training or even competitions you can participate in. It’s all part and parcel of a poly education, so ask, ask, ask.

3. Collect brochures and other handouts

Our brochures and other handouts are FREE and have a LOT of information on our courses and opportunities. Don’t be shy, take as many as you want! More information to make your decisions is always a good thing.

4. Observe our students and lecturers

The Open House isn’t just to showcase our courses or facilities. It’s a chance for you to get to know our students and lecturers better as well.

Believe me, you will see all *sorts* of people here. From the cheering and singing iGuides (who will be the first to welcome you) to the students manning the course booths (they’ll answer your questions!) to the TP student walking to a lecture – take a look at our school culture, our enthusiasm, our life.

While you understand our courses best by asking, you’ll understand life at TP best through its people. Oh, and don’t worry – we don’t cheer *everyday* of school here. It’s to make you feel welcome. Plus, it’s a lot of fun. =D

So these are some of the things you should consider when you’re visiting us tomorrow (or Friday, or Saturday), and we hope they’ll help make your visit to TP that much more fruitful.

Welcome to TP folks!