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Student life

Student life. Main topics. Why go to University? Courses available Accommodation Studying Style Support Social life. Why go to university?. Some professions require it. Earn more money. Personal achievement. Move away from home. Interest in subject area. It’s fun!.

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Student life

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  1. Student life

  2. Main topics • Why go to University? • Courses available • Accommodation • Studying Style • Support • Social life

  3. Why go to university? Some professions require it Earn more money Personal achievement Move away from home Interest in subject area It’s fun!

  4. Courses available

  5. location  Town, City or Campus  Transport links  Interests (clubs/pubs/gigs/sport)  Gut instinct! You will live there for 3 or more years!

  6. accommodation (1) Home (2) Halls of residence (3) House with friends • Self-catered or catered • En-suite or shared bathroom • Location • Cost

  7. Student food

  8. Studying style • Lectures, seminars, tutorials • Practicals • Independent study • Transferable skills • Facilities • Study Support • Work Experience • Study or Work Abroad

  9. University support covers: Academic: Upgrade, Academic Advisor, Subject Librarians, Careers Centre Accommodation: Accommodation Office, Wardens Finance: Financial Aid Office, Student Finance England Personal: Counsellor and Advisory Service, Health Centre, Dentist Disability: Student Disability Service (including Dyslexia Support Tutor Safety: Security Guards, Community Officers, Safety Bus!

  10. University support covers: Academic: Upgrade, Academic Advisor, Subject Librarians, Careers Centre Accommodation: Accommodation Office, Wardens Finance: Financial Aid Office, Student Finance England Personal: Counsellor and Advisory Service, Health Centre, Dentist Disability: Student Disability Service (including Dyslexia Support Tutor Safety: Security Guards, Community Officers, Safety Bus!

  11. University support covers: Academic: Upgrade, Academic Advisor, Subject Librarians, Careers Centre Accommodation: Accommodation Office, Wardens Finance: Financial Aid Office, Student Finance England Personal: Counsellor and Advisory Service, Health Centre, Dentist Disability: Student Disability Service (including Dyslexia Support Tutor Safety: Security Guards, Community Officers, Safety Bus!

  12. University support covers: Academic: Upgrade, Academic Advisor, Subject Librarians, Careers Centre Accommodation: Accommodation Office, Wardens Finance: Financial Aid Office, Student Finance England Personal: Counsellor and Advisory Service, Health Centre, Dentist Disability: Student Disability Service (including Dyslexia Support Tutor Safety: Security Guards, Community Officers, Safety Bus!

  13. University support covers: Academic: Upgrade, Academic Advisor, Subject Librarians, Careers Centre Accommodation: Accommodation Office, Wardens Finance: Financial Aid Office, Student Finance England Personal: Counsellor and Advisory Service, Health Centre, Dentist Disability: Student Disability Service (including Dyslexia Support Tutor Safety: Security Guards, Community Officers, Safety Bus!

  14. University support covers: Academic: Upgrade, Academic Advisor, Subject Librarians, Careers Centre Accommodation: Accommodation Office, Wardens Finance: Financial Aid Office, Student Finance England Personal: Counsellor and Advisory Service, Health Centre, Dentist Disability: Student Disability Service (including Dyslexia Support Tutor Safety: Security Guards, Community Officers, Safety Bus!

  15. What is the students’ union? An organisation run for the students, by the students!

  16. Students’ union • Student representatives • Clubs and Societies • Bars, club nights and gigs • Friends from different countries

  17. societies Meet lots of people Try something new Share a common interest

  18. Keeping fit • University Facilities • Gym • Swimming pool • Outdoor pitches • Tennis and squash courts • Fitness Classes • Golf course

  19. Sports clubs Try something new National and international competitions Social events

  20. Sports clubs Gaelic Football Golf Hockey Lacrosse Mountain Biking Mountaineering Netball Rowing Rugby League Rugby Union Running & Athletics Sailing Snow Sports Squash Sub Aqua Swimming Tai Kwon Do Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Water Polo American Football Badminton Basketball Boxing Canoeing Cheerleading Circuit Training Climbing Cricket Dance Sport Equestrian Football Futsal

  21. Freshers’ fair

  22. freebies

  23. Social events

  24. Things to remember Type of study? • Lectures, seminars, tutorials Support available to all • Disability Students’ Union • Support • Societies • Sports • Events Benefits of University • Why go? What is the best course type for you? Where to live? • Place – City, town, countryside? • Accommodation type

  25. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UNIVERSITY www.unipodadvice.com

  26. Where can you get information? www.ucas.com Individual university websites Student Union websites www.nus.org.uk/

  27. Any Questions?

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