Shadow a Student Day
During a Shadow a Student Day, you tag along with a student from a degree programme during a regular school day at THUAS. Depending on what the programme offers, you will join in with a small group of other prospective students or you shadow a current student one-on-one. You experience what the programme is really like.
- Tag along with a student from the degree programme you’re interested in, for a day
- It's a practical way to see daily student life up close, especially if you are exploring your options from abroad
- You can sign up from October through May via the application form
- After you register, the degree programme will contact you to arrange a date
- It’s free, no strings attached
What is the difference between a Shadow a Student Day and a Trial Study Day?
Shadow a Student Day
You follow one student during a regular study day. You sit in on real classes and experience the programme as it is. You can ask questions and see how students and lecturers interact. The day can take place on any weekday between October and May.
Trial Study Day
A Trial Study Day offers you a structured introduction to a programme. You meet other prospective students and get a clear idea of what the programme content is like and what you can expect in the first year. Trial Study Days take place on fixed dates throughout the year.
Not sure which one to choose?
- Choose a Trial Study Day if you want to learn more about the content of the degree programme and meet other potential students.
- Choose a Shadow a Student Day if you want to experience the atmosphere and see what a typical study day looks like.
Questions and answers
What is a Shadow a Student Day?
During a Shadow a Student Day, you are paired with a current student. Depending on what the programme offers, you will join in with a small group of other prospective students or you shadow a current student one-on-one. They show you a typical day in their life. You attend classes together and move around campus just like they do.
This is not a special programme designed for you. You may join classes in the middle of a course. You might not understand everything. That’s completely fine. The goal is not to follow the content, but to see how things work in real life.
You experience:
- the teaching style
- the classroom environment
- how students work together
- the overall atmosphere of the programme
This helps you decide if this way of studying suits you.
What is a good time to sign up for a Shadow a Student Day?
A Shadow a Student Day is useful when you are exploring your options or narrowing down your choice.
For example:
- after reading about programmes on our website
- after attending an Open Day
- when you are comparing two or three degree programmes
- if you want to know what studying at THUAS is like
Even if you are still unsure which programme fits you best, this experience can help you decide.
Do you need help in choosing a degree programme?
Have you attended an Open Day or experienced a Trial Study Day or Shadow a Student Day, but still feel unsure?
Our study choice counsellors are happy to help. In a study choice interview, you can talk about your interests, doubts and plans. Together, you look at what suits you best and what your next steps could be.
Sign up for a study choice interview and get personal advice