Post on 20-Dec-2015
University – The Student View
University Explained
● Why University?
● Student Life – Academic and Social!
● Choosing a Course
● Choosing a University
● Applications
● The cost of being a student
● Questions!
University Explained
University Explained
● Opens up a range of opportunities
● Study a subject you enjoy
● Three years of student life
● Independence
● Meet people from across the world
● Learn from the experts
● Challenge yourself
Why University?
University Explained
● Very different to school and college!
● A mix of lectures and small group teaching
● You decide how to manage your time!
● Resources
Academic Life
University Explained
A 1st Year Law Timetable
MondayTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9am
10am Criminal Constitutional
11amCriminal Civil Constitutional
12pmTort Tort Civil
1pm
2pm
3pmCivil Supervision
4pm
Tort Supervision
University Explained
● Something for everyone!
● College and/or University societies
● Entertainment
● Religious/cultural/support groups
● Students’ Union
● University Funding
● Meet people from outside of your course/halls
● Set Societies Up
Student Life – The Social Side!
University Explained
● All levels
● Focus on getting involved
● Professional coaching
● Financial support
● Chance to go to other Universities
Sports
University Explained
● Do you have career aims?
● What do you enjoy?
● What are you good at?
● Something new?
● Something familiar?
● How is it taught?
Choosing a Course
University Explained
Choosing a University● Does it offer the course you want?
● How is it taught/assessed?
● Location
● Reputation
● Extra-curricular opportunities?
● Facilities?
● Does it ‘feel’ right?
● Entry Requirements
NB: 98% of universities charge the
same level of tuition fees.
University Explained
● Choosing your A-Level (or equivalent) subjects.
● Doing as well as possible in your exams
● Thinking about what you might like to study.
● Try doing things to see if you really are interested in the subject.
What next?
University Explained
● It is something you need to think about already
● What do you enjoy? What are you good at?
● What do YOU want to study?
● What do universities want for the course that you want to do?
Choosing A Level Subjects
University Explained
Costs of going to University:
● Tuition fees (£3,290 per year)● Living costs - rent, food, social life etc
How to cover the costs:
● Government loans and grants● University bursaries● Part-time/holiday work
Finance
University Explained
● Ask questions today
● E-mail – access@cusu.cam.ac.uk
● Consult the University Prospectuses – General, Specific and Alternative
● Visit the websites:
www.ucas.co.uk
● Visit the Universities!
Finding Out More