9 October 2025
On Saturday 4 October, East Surrey College opened its doors to a record number of prospective students eager to explore the campus at the first Open Event of the academic year.
In the Winter Garden, visitors had the opportunity to speak with staff from specific curriculum areas, including Construction, Hair & Beauty, and Animal Management – a new course that was popular with many attendees. Careers and Financial Support teams were also on hand to assist prospective students, while our Enrichment team offered insights into the extracurricular and social events planned for the year – along with some ESC freebies.
Tutors were also on hand in classrooms and workshops, giving visitors the opportunity to see the College’s state-of-the-art facilities in action. Guests experienced first-hand what college life is like, , seeing our professional-standard Hair & Beauty salon, fully equipped Motor Vehicle workshops, advanced Digital Media editing suites and recording studios and much more. Art classrooms featured impressive exhibitions of student work, while Games Design tutors showcased the latest creative software in interactive sessions. In Animal Management, visitors even had the chance to meet our new resident Degu‘s and Lizards, while Technician Ellie Bloomfield explained their habitats and care requirements.
‘We were absolutely delighted to welcome a record number of prospective students and their families to our Open Event’, said Emma Cosby, Director of Sales and Marketing. ‘The atmosphere was fantastic to see – full of energy, curiosity, and excitement about what we offer at East Surrey College. It was fantastic to see so many people engaging with our teams, exploring our facilities, and getting a real sense of the vibrant community we’re so proud of here. The feedback captured was overwhelmingly positive, so a big thank you to all those involved. ’
The day was a true celebration of college life, inspiring future students to take their next steps with confidence and excitement. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who made the event such a success.
Learn more about our upcoming Open Events at East Surrey College.
