STUDENT LIFE Brad Gayler Department of Marketing and Communications rao@port.ac.uk Thursday 6 th February 2020
WHAT IS THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE? INTERNSHIPS & PLACEMENTS WHERE WILL BEFORE YOU YOUR FIRST YOU LIVE? START WEEK ACADEMIC EXTRA- SOCIAL LIFE LIFE CURRICULAR
THE BASICS: UNIVERSITY vs COLLEGE WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? • First name basis • Contact hours • Size of sessions • Diverse student population • Choice of modules • Living away from home • Independence
YOUR FIRST WEEK … • Moving into housing • Meet new people • Pop to the Student Union • Register on your course • Meet your tutor • Freshers ’ week • Registering with doctors etc. • Induction sessions
WHERE WILL YOU LIVE? HALLS OF RESIDENCE OR PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION? • Halls a great way to meet people • Variety of accommodation, locations and prices available • Catered or non – catered • Private accommodation close to the University • Learn to budget • Washing facilities on site • Your room to make your own
SECOND AND THIRD YEAR SHARED HOUSES • Typically rented in groups of three to five. • Pay on average £75 to £85 a week sharing with other students. • Allow approximately £15-£20 per week for bills LODGINGS • Landlord lives on the premises such as family households, guesthouses, or houses owned by other students. • All utility bills are included • Pay around £80 to £90 a week for the room
HOW WILL YOU LEARN? Lectures Self Group Practical study work sessions Seminars Lab Field Workshops work work Tutorials
STUDENT STUDY SPACES THE LIBRARY • Term time 08:00-00:00 • Over 1 million books, journals and articles • Eduroam Wifi • Sociable spaces and quiet zones THE 3RD SPACE • Social and learning space upstairs in the Union Building • Meet with friends and study together, or spend quiet time reading alone • Term time 08:00-00:00 STUDY HUBS ACROSS CAMPUS
ASK FOR HELP • Academic Support (Personal tutorial system) • Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre • Careers and Employability • Counselling • Student Finance Centre • Student Housing • Easy access to healthcare services • Maths Café
GET INVOLVED The ‘student experience’ – more than just studying! WITH THE STUDENTS’ UNION • Clubs and societies and the Students’ Union IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE • Join a team, or join the gym! IN THE COMMUNITY • Volunteering and fundraising IN OTHER OPPORTUNITIES • Learning outside the classroom • Work experience and internships • Student media groups • Projects • Lots more!
GET INVOLVED Entrepreneurs Harry Potter AI and Robotics Acting Cinema Quidditch Gospel Choir Rock Society Softball Comedy Poetry Rugby Portuguese Ultimate Frisbee Rounders Dance Cheerleading Mathematics Vegan Cuban Salsa LGBT+ Amnesty Boxing Political Union ACS First Aid Marvel International uspu.net/activities/societies
STAND OUT STUDY ABROAD • Broaden your cultural awareness • Learn language skills • Gain confidence PLACEMENT YEARS • Earn while you learn • Develop good working practices • Gain experience relevant to your degree • Increase your industry knowledge • Network
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Join in with student democracy, media and event-organising opportunities on campus • Develop your entrepreneurial side as part of your course or take a business idea forward with our Centre for Enterprise • Free language lessons can be taken as part of your normal studies A DEGREE IS NOT ENOUGH! Making the most of your time at university will help you discover new things about yourself, what you like, develop employability skills and help you think about a career or further study
GREAT, BUT ISN’T IT REALLY EXPENSIVE? Covered by Tuition fees No upfront your student are £9,250 cost loan per year • gov.uk/studentfinance Not the same Threshold for Maintainance • port.ac.uk/ugfeesandfunding as a bank repayments – loan available loan £26,575
UNIVERSITY BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS • Each institution will have its own bursary and / or scholarship schemes • Usually ‘bursaries’ depend on household income and ‘scholarships’ depend on achievement • There may be discounts on tuition fees, money towards living costs or other benefits you could apply for • Check university websites for what’s on offer, eligibility criteria and application processes
BUDGETING: Keep track of money THINGS TO CONSIDER • Student bank account • Bills are included in first year in halls but not when renting a house. • Always ask yourself the question 'do I really need this?’ • Need a new laptop - buy it in the summer! • Look out for student discounts - NUS card • Students do not need to pay council tax! • Value ranges / bulk buy. • Part time job
WORKING • PART-TIME WORK: • Supermarkets • Shops • Restaurants • WORK FULL-TIME: in term (semester) breaks • WORK ON CAMPUS: • Student Ambassador • Student Union bar/shops • Library • Sports centres • …and many more! • CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY CENTRE
SOCIAL LIFE
FRIENDSHIPS FOR LIFE
HAVE YOU VISITED YET?? OPEN DAYS 2020 • Wednesday 1st July Saturday 4 th July • Saturday 3 rd October • Saturday 31 st October • Saturday 28 th November •
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