To prepare a successful open day event for future students, the University of Leiden wanted to explore the expectations and information needs of high school students. Together with three young researchers from Spunk//STBY we interviewed 15 students in depth about the way they orientate themselves on their future studies and careers. In a workshop with the interviewers and the client we analysed the insights from the interviews and brainstormed on possible ways to organise the open day events.