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THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Presented by: Mike
ALL ABOUT ME….
• Before I went to university
• Why I decided to go to university
• Why I chose my university
• What I wanted to do when I graduated
CHOOSING YOUR
COURSE• Do your research!!
• UCAS
• Consider the 5 C’sCourseCityCampusCostCareer
• How I decided what subject to study
• Why I chose my course at DMU
• How I researched university• Open Days
STUDENT LIFE
• New and exciting experience
• Best years of your life
• Everyone’s experience is different
• The balance between social and study life (It’s not just about partying!)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics
FACILITIES
FACILITIES• Computer Security
• Computer Science
• Forensic Computing
• Software Engineering
• Computer Games Programming
• AI with Robotics
• ICT
• Business information systems
• Computing for business
FACILITIES
FACILITIES
• Who likes football?
• Who’s into fashion?
• Any Dancers or even magicians here?
• Politics?
SU • 80+ Societies
• 27+ Sports Clubs
• Demon Media• Volunteer• Level 1 – Bar, cafe
• HELP• SU Lets• Secs Clinic• “a clinic for students, by
students”• techWE ARE GREEN!
TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES
• DMU RACING
• Electronics club (rise of smart phones etc.)
TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES
• Robots
• Gaming
QE2 LEISURE CENTRE• Yearly
memberships from £45-£150
QE2 LEISURE CENTRE• A 25 metre six
lane swimming pool
• Poolside sauna• Climbing wall• Eight court
sports hall• Fitness suite• Free weights
area• Dance studio• Café
LIBRARY
http://www.library.dmu.ac.uk/Home/Video/index.php?page=361
LIBRARY• Open 24/7 during term time
• Access to:• Databases• Catalogues – books, journals, videos,
dvds, • E books, E journals exam papers• Syndicate rooms• Digital• Computers
• THE STAFF!
COURSE LIFE
• Time management is key!!
• Completely different to school/ college
• Different modes of teaching:
LecturesSeminarsTutorsGroup workLab work
Independent study
• How I manage my time timetable• My lectures• My tutors/ lecturers• Independent study
UNIVERSITY LEARNINGMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9 -10 LectureTV
LabPost Production
10 – 11 LabTV
LabPost Production
11 – 12 LabTV
12 – 1 Lecture (week 1-7)
Project
1 – 2 LabAdvanced Audio
2 – 3 LecturePost Production
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3 – 4
4 - 5 LectureAdvanced Audio
UNIVERSITY LEARNINGMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9 -10 LectureTV
LabPost Production
10 – 11 LabTV
LabPost Production
11 – 12 LabTV
Audio work Research Edit Edit
12 – 1 Planning/Shoot Audio Work Lecture (week 1-7)
Project Edit Edit
1 – 2 Planning/Shoot LabAdvanced Audio
Project Edit Edit
2 – 3 LecturePost Production
LabAdvanced Audio
Project Edit
3 – 4 Research Project Edit
4 - 5 LectureAdvanced Audio
Project
ACCOMMODATIONLiving at homeSecurity and support, the cheapest option, less independence, maymiss out on some things
University Halls ofResidenceMost popular choice, a brilliant wayto meet people, sharing facilities,not guaranteed at some universities
Renting privatelyCan choose who you live with, largevariety and choice, may have to findyour own
BUDGETING• How I budgeted my money….
• Bus Tickets – pay at the start of term using Maintenance Loan
• Petrol – pay using Maintenance Loan
• Bills - Maintenance Loan + Money saved from summer work
• Food and socialising costs - £100 per week using money saved from part time job
BUDGETING
• Top tips…• Shop wisely (take advantage of BOGOF’s)• Frozen food.• Don’t take your cash card out at night!!!• Dont take your wallet/purse during the day = PUB! • Make a pack lunch instead
SOCIAL LIFE
• Fresher’s week • The Student’s Union - clubs and societies
- themed nights- Summer and winter
ball- advice and welfare
• Varsity events & sports tours
• Things to do in Leicester (Highcross, TIGERS/FOXES The Curve, Cultural Quarter, cinemas, bowling, restaurants, shopping…)
• Student discount
GET INVOLVED!
Volunteering
Societies
Sports
Demon Media
Work experience
NEW EXPERIENCES!http://www.youtube.com/user/moreoer
WOOD NORTON!
TOP TIPS•Save money now
• Join a club or society whilst you’re at uni
= NEW FRIENDS :D
=NEW RELATIONSHIPS? :o
• Start your research early!
•GET OUT THERE!
• My biggest regrets...• My best night out...• My favourite dressing up outfit...• Something I’ll never forget....• The best advice.....
ANY QUESTIONS?