Category Archives: Freshers
Essential Study Skills – Reviewed
[The people at Sage have sent me a copy of the latest edition of "Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University" by Tom Burns and Sandra Sinfield. This is my personal review of the book.] Sometimes you … Continue reading
Filed under academia, coursework, dissertation, essays, exams, Freshers, higher education, Lectures, reading, revision, Study, University, writing
HE Marketing: Time to Stand Out, Not Fit In
Marketing is nothing new to universities. Decades ago, before fees and loans were on the table, money was being spent on how an institution looked to potential students and stakeholders. Whether or not students consider themselves as consumers, the higher … Continue reading
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Stuff You Need To Know For University – Review
The people at Zidane Press have sent me a copy of their book, Stuff You Need To Know For University for review. I expected a book much like Lucy Tobin’s A Guide To Uni Life and other books preparing students … Continue reading
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“If You’re a Fresher…Calm It!”
A student at Oxford Brookes has started a YouTube vlog called “University JibberJabber“. Maxine Agyemang got in touch with me to say that she’s put together a load of tips on applying to uni, getting to know uni, studying, and … Continue reading
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How To Make the Most of YOUR Student Experience
Q: What is ‘the student experience’? A: It’s what you make it! This week, I held a workshop at the University of Glamorgan about ‘the student experience’. I’ve mentioned Glamorgan in the past for their brilliant Glam Insight, where students … Continue reading
