The University Experience
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First In Family Students University Experience And Family Life
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Author : Sarah O'Shea
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-09-23
First In Family Students University Experience And Family Life written by Sarah O'Shea and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-23 with Education categories.
This open access book, now in its second edition, offers a comprehensive overview of the experiences of First in Family (FiF) or first-generation students in higher education. It draws upon narratives of students and their family members and spans the entire university student life cycle (pre-entry, commencement, progression and graduation) with a focus on specific cohorts including mature-aged students, parents or carers, as well as the differentiated experiences of male and female learners. With research drawn from three major research projects and including over 650 FiF students from across all Australian states and territories, as well as Europe, this wealth of perspectives provides unique insights into the lived reality of attending university in contemporary higher education settings. The book is written for a broad audience and will appeal to those working in universities, as well as family members and students who may be contemplating participating in higher education.
Your Guide To Succeed In University
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Author : Aly Madhavji
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-08-27
Your Guide To Succeed In University written by Aly Madhavji and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-27 with Education categories.
How to succeed in university or college? Every student wants to know; every student tries to discover his/her own strategies to succeed - some work, some don't. Becoming successful in university sometimes feels like trial and error - with potentially serious consequences for failures. The goal of this guide - Your Guide to Succeed in University - is to help students in university and college to become confident, well-rounded and successful in their overall education experience. This guide aims to equip you - the students - with the necessary tools for success in university and college. This guide will help students with topics such as building a solid foundation in the first few weeks, efficient techniques for studying and preparing for exams, getting involved, finding the right mentors, networking, job searching with potential employers and preparing for a successful career. --- Extended description Do you ever wonder why most alumni or adults say, "University was the best years of my life"? Regardless of what age you start university, when you finish, you should look back and share that similar feeling. University is about learning to explore, discovering who you are and who you want to be, and creating the foundation for a lifetime of successes. University is the place where I learnt to make the most of opportunities and became who I wanted to be. It made me aware that just attending university isn't a silver bullet to success, not unless you take control. The university experience will provide endless possibilities and opportunities, but it's up to you to take the first step. You will face a roller coaster of emotions. You'll feel excited and scared, challenged and stimulated, but when all is said and done, YOU determine how you want to look back on this experience. Starting university can be the most sensational experience of your life, but it can also be the most overwhelming. In fact, it can be downright scary if you do not equip yourself with a plan on how to navigate through university. That is why I wrote this guide. My goal is to not only share my experience and lessons learned, but, to channel this into a helpful guide that may help you adapt rapidly and efficiently navigate your university to ensure that you can make the most of the experience. This guide will not define success for you. You define success and you can start by creating personal goals. Take some time and think about where you want to be in a couple of years, when you graduate, and 10 years from now. You could have educational goals, career goals, salary aspirations, a list of activities to learn, family and other types of goals. Try writing these goals down and revisit them every couple months to see how you're doing. By taking the first step of writing them down, it shows that you are committed to making these goals a reality. This guide will discuss topics ranging from what you'll experience in your first few weeks of university, to how to find a mentor, to networking and post-graduation. At the end, there is a summary of the main takeaways and the top 10 themes. This guide will help you get through the tough times and excel in the good times of university to achieve your definition of success; it may even become your survival guide.
Surviving Your First Year At University A Student Toolkit
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Author : Catherine O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Release Date : 2021-08-11
Surviving Your First Year At University A Student Toolkit written by Catherine O'Connor and has been published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-11 with Study Aids categories.
"Going to University is an exciting time but it can also feel scary and overwhelming. This excellent guide helps demystify some of the technicalities, so students can easily navigate the system… Recommended reading for anyone keen to make the most of this brilliant life opportunity."Lynda Brady, Pro Vice Chancellor (Student Experience), Edge Hill University, UK. “… It is clear the authors have considered the transition to university life from a range of perspectives, not just an academic one, which is particularly helpful for the challenges students face entering higher education.” Christie Pritchard, Student Learning Manager, University of Plymouth, UK. “This book is a must read… There is something in it for everyone who wants to start university, just started or is already there.” Nils Lenoch, Copenhagen Business Academy, Denmark. “In this book Catherine O’Connor with Liz Thomas’ shares an honest and direct message about life as you begin University and leave as a graduate... from this book you can learn all the tips and tricks on how to manoeuvre University life for the first time.” Fiona Nashie, University of Westminster, UK. “The past year or so has been a challenging time for students and teachers alike. Many of the skills needed to survive university life have gone unused for a multitude of students around the world. I believe that this book will be very useful for students who could not attend their first year on campus… The author highlights all the essential skills that will be required to achieve a satisfying experience at university. It has been very useful to me personally in dealing with any anxiety, or apprehension, regarding starting higher education due to the extended time away from social interactions with various people that are crucial for personal, and professional development.” Sherdil Asif, Student, University of Westminster, UK. Surviving your First Year at University is the ideal companion for new and existing students who want to get the most out of their university experience. Whether you are worried about money, mental health, time management or organising your course load this handy book is packed with advice on how to make the most of your degree. O’Connor and Thomas share their wisdom on topics including: •Understanding and navigating the university system •Coping with social and cultural change •Overcoming the challenges of living away from home •Creating opportunities for personal growth •Using your degree as a platform for your career aspirations •Special tips for International students •Maintaining physical and mental well-being The book describes in detail how a university works and what to expect in day-to-day life there. There are practical tips on coping with academic demands, examinations, money management, lifestyle and self-care. This text is an invaluable toolkit for all students who want to succeed at university. Catherine O’Connor is an Education Consultant and Author, with 25 years’ experience in the university sector at Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University, Ireland. She is a regular contributor to the media and a subject expert on transition to higher education, career development and the future of work. Liz Thomas is a researcher and consultant in the field of higher education with over twenty years’ experience. Her research focuses on getting into university, experience and success in higher education, and progression to the labour market or further study.
The University Experience
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Author : Ohio University Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997-06
The University Experience written by Ohio University Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-06 with categories.
University 101 Loving It A Student S Guide To Embracing The University Experience
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Author : Christie Potzold
language : en
Publisher: Surrey, B.C. : Ivy Lane Press
Release Date : 2003
University 101 Loving It A Student S Guide To Embracing The University Experience written by Christie Potzold and has been published by Surrey, B.C. : Ivy Lane Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with College freshmen categories.
Your College Experience
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Author : John N. Gardner
language : en
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Release Date : 2007
Your College Experience written by John N. Gardner and has been published by Wadsworth Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Business & Economics categories.
The most thoroughly revised edition yet! Featuring extensive revisions to the Learning chapters and a new chapter on memory, YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE, 7e continues its 20-year tradition of providing straightforward, intelligent coverage of the skills students need to succeed in college today. New co-author Betsy Barefoot has updated and added new research materials throughout, and worked to streamline the text. Now only 16 chapters, the book presents more current information in fewer chapters than ever before. Also new to this edition: iLrn College Success! Available with new copies of the book, this innovative teaching tool lets instructors create assignments that students can use to assess their mastery of topics covered in the book. Assignments are automatically graded, providing instructors and students with immediate feedback on student performance. iLrn gives students the power to prioritize and strategically use their study time, while it gives instructors the power to tailor their in-class time to meet their students' most pressing needs. Author John Gardner is a well-known proponent of the first-year seminar and was instrumental is creating the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition at the University of South Carolina. He and co-authors Jewler and Barefoot continue to write, research, and travel to support the First-Year Experience.
Improving The Student Experience
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Author : Michelle Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-17
Improving The Student Experience written by Michelle Morgan and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-17 with Education categories.
The landscape of higher education (HE) has dramatically altered in the past 30 years and it continues to evolve and change. More students are entering HE and attending university or college on a global scale than ever before. Supporting and enhancing the undergraduate student experience across the student lifecycle, from first contact through to alumni, is a critical activity in higher education today not only to aid retention and progression but in a highly competitive HE market, the quality of the student experience is pivotal to an institution’s ability to attract students. The student experience encompasses all aspects of student life, i.e. academic, social, welfare, with the academic imperative at the heart of it. However, the increasing costs of delivering HE, a reduction in government/ state funding and constraints on resources means delivering a quality student experience has never been more challenging for those working in HE. Staff at all levels, and across all areas within an institution, are developing and implementing initiatives to improve and enhance the student experience whether they are at the coal face or on the periphery thus making them a ‘Practitioner’ in the student experience. This could include the admissions administrator improving the information available for potential applicants; the academic improving his/her feedback to students or central welfare departments ensuring that their services are being advertised and supported within a student’s home unit (faculty/department/school/course). In this book, the Editor, Michelle Morgan describes how her new student experience ‘Practitioner Model’ provides an organised and more detailed structure; guiding Practitioners in the identification of what they have to deliver, who they need to deliver it to and when they need to deliver it across her six key stages of the student lifecycle: · First Contact and Admissions; · Pre-arrival; · Arrival and Orientation; · Induction to Study; · Reorientation and Reinduction (Returners' Induction) · Outduction (preparation for life after undergraduate study). The Practioner Model offers a new way of thinking in terms of delivering ‘interlinked’ academic, welfare and support activities at the home unit and university level to support the student in their university journey. This book also provides working solutions to real problems in the form of exemplar case studies from the UK and internationally, including chapters from Liz Thomas, Di Nutt, Marcia Ody, Chris Keenan(UK), Mary Stuart Hunter, (USA), Kerri-Lee Krause and Duncan Nulty (Australia). Good practice must be adaptable and transferable because one size does not fit all. It must also be cost effective. And here the authors shows how practitioners can adapt and customise the 40 case studies presented to help them not only improve and enhance the experience of their undergraduate students in their own institution (both full and part-time) but also to support their students’ progression and retention.
Students Perceptions Of Their First Year University Experience
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Author : L. Karen Soiferman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Students Perceptions Of Their First Year University Experience written by L. Karen Soiferman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
The purpose of this study was to discover some of the difficulties that first-year students have when they begin university. It was important to get the students to articulate those difficulties, in their own words, so that a better understanding could be attained. As expected, most of the difficulties centred on the institution itself. Students felt alienated from the university in terms of other students, the staff members, and their instructors. They were overwhelmed with the difference between their secondary schools and the university despite knowing that there would be differences. Some of the issues they dealt with when they first entered the university were very basic such as discovering where their classrooms were, where the washrooms were, and how to find the library. They also dealt with loneliness because they did not have friends who attended the same university and they found it difficult to make friends. In addition, the website for the university was bewildering and not easy to navigate for most of the students who responded to the survey. There were suggestions offered, by the students, as to what universities can do to better support and retain first-year students as they make the transition to higher education. An appendix contains the Survey on First Year Experience.
Studying At University
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Author : David McIlroy
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications Limited
Release Date : 2003-06-02
Studying At University written by David McIlroy and has been published by SAGE Publications Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-02 with Business & Economics categories.
Equips the student with strategies for making the most out of the university experience, from the moment they arrive until after they leave.
Christianity And The University Experience
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Author : Mathew Guest
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-09-12
Christianity And The University Experience written by Mathew Guest and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-12 with Religion categories.
What impact does the experience of university have on Christian students? Are universities a force for secularisation? Is student faith enduring, or a passing phase? Universities are often associated with a sceptical attitude towards religion. Many assume that academic study leads students away from any existing religious convictions, heightening the appeal of a rationalist secularism increasingly dominant in wider society. And yet Christianity remains highly visible on university campuses and continues to be a prominent identity marker in the lives of many students. Analysing over 4,000 responses to a national survey of students and nearly 100 interviews with students and those working with them, this book examines Christianity in universities across England. It explores the beliefs, values and practices of Christian students. It reveals how the university experience influences their Christian identities, and the influence Christian students have upon university life. Christianity and the University Experience makes fascinating reading for anyone interested in the survival and evolution of religion in the contemporary world. It offers fresh insights relevant to those working with Christian students, including churches, chaplaincies and student organisations, as well as policy-makers and university managers interested in the significance of religion for education, social responsibility and social cohesion.