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1Monday, November 17, 2014 UCAS visit day
Benefits of Higher Education
Monday, November 17, 2014 UCAS visit day 2
Session outline• Introduction• Why choose higher education?• What can you study?• Student life• Study abroad• Top tips• Questions?
Monday, November 17, 2014 3
Going to university•A new experience•Lots of decisions to make•Possibly moving away from home•Perfectly normal to be nervous/have some concerns•Thousands of others in the same position
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Why choose higher education?
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Why choose higher education?• Academic interests• Personal development• Career choices
Monday, November 17, 2014 6
Benefits of Higher Education•Explore academic interest•Personal development•Career progression•Career choices•Social life and new friends•Travel abroad•Broaden your horizons
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Higher education: an investment• Degree holders earned an
average of £12,000 a year more than non-graduates over the last decade
• Graduate earnings increased faster for each year of age and they also increased for longer
Campus Tour Daywww.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy
8Wednesday 16 October 2013
Monday, November 17, 2014 UCAS visit day 9
What can I study?• Around 51,000 courses on
offer in the UK• 162 different universities• Level of study• How do you want to study?
Monday, November 17, 2014 UCAS visit day 10
Choosing your course• What interests you?• What subjects are you currently studying?• Jobs and careers you are interested in?• Do you want to study something completely
different?• What degree courses are available to you?• What can you commit to for a minimum of 3
years?• Gap year?
Monday, November 17, 2014 11
Post-it is…or Post-it isn’t
Aberystwyth University
De Montfort
University
Bath Spa
University
University of Bristol
Newcastle
University
University of
Birmingham
University of Portsmouth
Coventry
University
Swansea
Metropolitan
Monday, November 17, 2014 12
Choosing your university•Course•Graduate destinations/ employability •Study abroad/industry placement options•Location and size
– city/campus university •Facilities including accommodation•Student life and support•The city/ surrounding area - part-time employment
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Learning in higher education• Different from school/college• Lectures/seminars/practical work
• Timetable and contact hours
• Personal tutors• Learning resources• Self discipline and motivation
• Deadlines
Monday, November 17, 2014 UCAS visit day 14
Student life
• The Students’ Union• Clubs and societies• Exploring a new town/city• Volunteering• Consider your workload
and finances
Monday, November 17, 2014 UCAS visit day 15
Student life at Nottingham
• Lively and active Students’ Union• 200+ clubs and societies• Student volunteering• Activities – URN, Impact, NUTS• Entertainment – Mooch, New Theatre• Sports centres on all three campuses• Sports bursaries and opportunities
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Study Abroad• International campuses• Erasmus scheme• Universitas 21• Experience a new culture• Enhance your employability
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The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
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The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
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UCAS visit day Monday, November 17, 2014 21
Summary• A new experience with lots of
exciting opportunities• Do your research• Make sure you pick the right
choices for you
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Questions?
Name, Job titleWant to know what it’s like to be a student? Find out at http://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/studentlife
Not sure which university is for you? www.which.co.uk/university
UoNapplicants
The University of Nottingham
UoNapplicants
www.youtube.com/user/NottmUniversity