THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Presented by: Mike

ALL ABOUT ME….

• Before I went to university

• Why I decided to go to university

• Why I chose my university

• What I wanted to do when I graduated

CHOOSING YOUR

COURSE• Do your research!!

• UCAS

• Consider the 5 C’sCourseCityCampusCostCareer

• How I decided what subject to study

• Why I chose my course at DMU

• How I researched university• Open Days

STUDENT LIFE

• New and exciting experience

• Best years of your life

• Everyone’s experience is different

• The balance between social and study life (It’s not just about partying!)

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechatronics

FACILITIES

FACILITIES• Computer Security

• Computer Science

• Forensic Computing

• Software Engineering

• Computer Games Programming

• AI with Robotics

• ICT

• Business information systems

• Computing for business

FACILITIES

FACILITIES

• Who likes football?

• Who’s into fashion?

• Any Dancers or even magicians here?

• Politics?

SU • 80+ Societies

• 27+ Sports Clubs

• Demon Media• Volunteer• Level 1 – Bar, cafe

• HELP• SU Lets• Secs Clinic• “a clinic for students, by

students”• techWE ARE GREEN!

TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES

• DMU RACING

• Electronics club (rise of smart phones etc.)

TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES

• Robots

• Gaming

QE2 LEISURE CENTRE• Yearly

memberships from £45-£150

QE2 LEISURE CENTRE• A 25 metre six

lane swimming pool

• Poolside sauna• Climbing wall• Eight court

sports hall• Fitness suite• Free weights

area• Dance studio• Café

LIBRARY

http://www.library.dmu.ac.uk/Home/Video/index.php?page=361

LIBRARY• Open 24/7 during term time

• Access to:• Databases• Catalogues – books, journals, videos,

dvds, • E books, E journals exam papers• Syndicate rooms• Digital• Computers

• THE STAFF!

COURSE LIFE

• Time management is key!!

• Completely different to school/ college

• Different modes of teaching:

LecturesSeminarsTutorsGroup workLab work

Independent study

• How I manage my time timetable• My lectures• My tutors/ lecturers• Independent study

UNIVERSITY LEARNINGMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9 -10 LectureTV

LabPost Production

10 – 11 LabTV

LabPost Production

11 – 12 LabTV

12 – 1 Lecture (week 1-7)

Project

1 – 2 LabAdvanced Audio

2 – 3 LecturePost Production

LabAdvanced Audio

3 – 4

4 - 5 LectureAdvanced Audio

UNIVERSITY LEARNINGMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9 -10 LectureTV

LabPost Production

10 – 11 LabTV

LabPost Production

11 – 12 LabTV

Audio work Research Edit Edit

12 – 1 Planning/Shoot Audio Work Lecture (week 1-7)

Project Edit Edit

1 – 2 Planning/Shoot LabAdvanced Audio

Project Edit Edit

2 – 3 LecturePost Production

LabAdvanced Audio

Project Edit

3 – 4 Research Project Edit

4 - 5 LectureAdvanced Audio

Project

ACCOMMODATIONLiving at homeSecurity and support, the cheapest option, less independence, maymiss out on some things

University Halls ofResidenceMost popular choice, a brilliant wayto meet people, sharing facilities,not guaranteed at some universities

Renting privatelyCan choose who you live with, largevariety and choice, may have to findyour own

BUDGETING• How I budgeted my money….

• Bus Tickets – pay at the start of term using Maintenance Loan

• Petrol – pay using Maintenance Loan

• Bills - Maintenance Loan + Money saved from summer work

• Food and socialising costs - £100 per week using money saved from part time job

BUDGETING

• Top tips…• Shop wisely (take advantage of BOGOF’s)• Frozen food.• Don’t take your cash card out at night!!!• Dont take your wallet/purse during the day = PUB! • Make a pack lunch instead

SOCIAL LIFE

• Fresher’s week • The Student’s Union - clubs and societies

- themed nights- Summer and winter

ball- advice and welfare

• Varsity events & sports tours

• Things to do in Leicester (Highcross, TIGERS/FOXES The Curve, Cultural Quarter, cinemas, bowling, restaurants, shopping…)

• Student discount

GET INVOLVED!

Volunteering

Societies

Sports

Demon Media

Work experience

NEW EXPERIENCES!http://www.youtube.com/user/moreoer

WOOD NORTON!

TOP TIPS•Save money now

• Join a club or society whilst you’re at uni

= NEW FRIENDS :D

=NEW RELATIONSHIPS? :o

• Start your research early!

•GET OUT THERE!

• My biggest regrets...• My best night out...• My favourite dressing up outfit...• Something I’ll never forget....• The best advice.....

ANY QUESTIONS?