STUDENT LIFE Caitlin Conyers

ABOUT MEBefore DMU - Lived in Wilmslow - A-levels at local 6th form

Why University?Studying Fashion Buying with Marketing - Best way for me to get the job I want

Why DMU? - Good facilities - Course well respected in industry

After DMU - Work as a fashion buyer for a successful company

LIFE AS A STUDENTNew and exciting experience

- Everyone’s scared!

Best years of your life

Make lifelong friends

Everyone has a different experience

Find the balance between work and your social life

MY FIRST DAYSet off for Leicester

Collected keys

Saw my new room and unpacked

Said goodbye to Mum and Dad

Got to know flatmates

Started uni life

CHOOSING YOUR COURSEResearch!

- facilities; cost; scholarships/bursaries; industry links;

results needed; modules;

how easy it is to get home

UCAS for facts, the student room for students

opinions

Gain experience Consider:-Course-Cost-Campus-City -Career

GENERAL TIMETABLEM Tu W Th F Sa Su

9-10 Lecture Practical

10-11 Lecture Practical

11-12 Practical Practical

12-1 Practical

1-2 Lecture

2-3 Seminar Computer Labs

Lecture

3-4 Seminar Computer Labs

Lecture

4-5 Seminar

15 Hours Contact Time

GENERAL TIMETABLEM Tu W Th F Sa Su

9-10 Lecture Self Study Self Study Practical

10-11 Self Study Lecture Self Study Self Study Practical

11-12 Self Study Practical Self Study Self Study Practical Self Study Self Study

12-1 Self Study Practical Self Study Self Study Self Study Self Study

1-2 Lecture Self Study Self Study

2-3 Seminar Self Study Self Study Computer Labs

Lecture Self Study Self Study

3-4 Seminar Self Study Self Study Computer Labs

Lecture Self Study Self Study

4-5 Seminar Self Study Self Study Self Study

15 Hours Contact Time

Minimum 7 hours work done outside uni per module (28 hours)

COURSE LIFETime management is key!

Very different to College/School

Different Teaching Methods

Lectures

SeminarsTutorials

Group WorkIndependent Study

Lab Work

MY COURSEBuying Skills

Fashion Technology

Fashion Communications

Textile Materials

FINANCEHow I budget my money..

£40/week

Saved money from part time job (before uni)

Got a part time job at uni

Top tips

- keep money in your savings

- don’t take your debit card on a night out

- take advantage of BOGOFs (freeze extra food)

- eat leftovers the next day

ACCOMMODATIONLiving at homeSecurity and support, the cheapest option, less Independence, you may miss out on some social elements.

University Halls ofResidenceMost popular choice, a brilliant way to meet people, sharing facilities, not guaranteed at some universities.

Renting privatelyCan choose who you live with, large variety and choice, may have to find your own.

I did this!

SOCIAL LIFE Fresher’s week

The Student’s Union - themed nights

- Summer and winter ball- advice and welfare

Varsity events, sports and societies

Things to do in Leicester (Highcross, The Curve, Cultural Quarter, cinemas, bowling, restaurants, shopping, bar and club scene.....)

Student discount!

LIVING IN LEICESTERHighcross

Curve Theatre

King Power Stadium/LeicesterTigers

Leicester Cathedral

National Space Centre

Bede Park/Castle Gardens

FRESHERS WEEK

MY EXPERIENCESWhat I miss the most about home..

Best night out..

Favourite dressing up outfit..

Best advice..

Things I’ll never forget..

TOP TIPSVisit the universityResearch scholarships and bursariesSave money as soon as you canChoose your bank carefully Throw yourself into Fresher’s WeekTake out the maximum student loanJoin a club or society whilst you’re at uniStart your research earlyMake your own decisionsTake every opportunity Research ways of getting home

Any questions?

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