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Student Life

Student Life. Post-GCSE. Academic. Differences between school or college and university: You chose what you’re studying You often choose when you study Teaching methods Contact time. Location. Distance from city Distance from home Local area Transport Links. Campus vs. City.

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Student Life

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  1. Student Life Post-GCSE

  2. Academic Differences between school or college and university: • You chose what you’re studying • You often choose when you study • Teaching methods • Contact time

  3. Location Distance from city Distance from home Local area Transport Links

  4. Campus vs. City

  5. Accommodation Halls of Residence Catered vs. Self-Catered Location First year vs. Second year

  6. Getting Along Academic Health and Wellbeing Finance and Housing

  7. Representation • Student Union run by paid students • Voted in by student body • Academic Representation

  8. Societies

  9. Entertainment • Gigs • Music • Theatre • Events • Balls

  10. Volunteering • Community work • Charity Fundraising • University Newspaper • Television Station • Radio Station

  11. Sports • Sport: Competitive (BUCS) Recreational • Range of Clubs: Football to Powerkiting • Membership Costs • Volunteering

  12. Things to look for... Inspirational Teaching High Student Satisfaction Life Experience Good Location General Atmosphere

  13. Things that UCAS don’t tell you • Learn to cook • Student bank account (cheque book) • Railcard • Budget - budget Welcome Week separately • Take passport photos • Don’t take a TV • Check your insurance • Don’t buy all of your course books before you arrive • Get a job • Look out for free stuff

  14. Any Questions?

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