Studying at University is an essential guide for anyone wanting to know how they can make the very best of their university experience. This highly informative book offers guidance to those in sixth form and college on what universities are all about and what being a student actually involves. The author also offers sensible advice to new and existing students on how they should set about their studies. Key topics include: choosing the university that is best for you preparing yourself for university life how and why universities are so different from school how to get the most out of lectures and seminars preparing and writing essays and assignments revising for exams and exam technique. Written by a university lecturer with vast experience of speaking to students about this nerve-wracking process, this engaging and accessible book is an indispensable companion for anyone who wants their move into higher education to be as informed and stress-free as possible.
Author(s): George Bernard
Edition: Stg
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 160
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 8
Acknowledgements......Page 10
How universities began......Page 12
Beginnings and developments......Page 14
What universities are about......Page 22
What makes universities special?......Page 24
Why some universities are better than others......Page 32
Choosing your university......Page 50
How you can benefit from studying at university......Page 61
Are too many students like this?......Page 66
How to make the most of your studies......Page 74
Getting started......Page 76
Routines of study......Page 82
Lectures and lecturers......Page 90
Classes, seminars and tutorials......Page 98
Computers......Page 104
Preparing and writing essays and assignments......Page 107
Revising for examinations......Page 122
Examination technique......Page 129
Feedback: how am I doing?......Page 132
Conclusion: study skills?......Page 135
Further reading......Page 139
Index......Page 141
