student life post-gcse. academic differences between school or college and university: you chose...
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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
Accommodation
Halls of Residence
Catered vs. Self-Catered
Location
First year vs. Second year
Getting Along
Academic
Health and Wellbeing
Finance and Housing
• Student Union run by paid students
• Voted in by student body
• Academic Representation
Representation
Societies
Volunteering
• Community work
• Charity Fundraising
• University Newspaper
• Television Station
• Radio Station
• Sport:Competitive (BUCS)
Recreational
• Range of Clubs:Football to Powerkiting
• Membership Costs
• Volunteering
Sports
Inspirational Teaching
High Student Satisfaction
Life Experience
Good Location
General Atmosphere
Things to look for...
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
AnyQuestions?