The Summer Holidays have drawn to an end or for some are very close to ending, thats 12 whole weeks absolutely flown by. It feels like only yesterday I was stressing to get my final deadlines reached and freaking out over my exams. I cant believe I am about to start that all again! Im going into 3rd year of my Uni course and I already know this is going to be the most challenging year out of all my Education so far.
Today I thought I would share my thoughts and advice on going back to Uni and what Im planning to do in order to make sure Im ready to go come Spetember 11th. This could be handy for all you first timers and also those of you like me going back and getting into the swing of things again.
Funding/Enrolling
Check and double check again that you have got your funding in place for University. If you are like me and get your Uni Fees funded its so important that you make sure you have applied for the right funding and that it has been accepted. There would be nothing worse than getting into your studies and getting the news something has gone wrong. Also, make sure you have enrolled in your course. For me I have to enrol at the beginning of each year so my new lectureres know who I am, that im on the right modules and ready to go.
Reading Lists
Be sure to check your reading lists before you begin your course. From my experience, your Tutors and Lecturers will provide you with a reading list that is relevant to your course and what you will be learning over the course of the year. Its important you have access to these books wether that means buying them, using the library or online reading tools that let you read them. Your lecturers will refer to these throughout your course so have them handy. They are also so useful when writing essays and reports or getting quotations for exams and things. If your recommended a book then you can guarantee it is going to come in useful at some point.
Stationary
Im going to do a separate post on all the stationary I have collected and reused for this term (will link below when posted) but I wanted to remind you of how important it is to be well prepared for the sheer amount of work your going to be receiving and completing. Make sure you have plenty of ring binders, notepads, papers, pens, pencil, highlighters, sticky labels and so on, I honestly dont think you can have enough!
Get To Know Others On Your Course
Doing a distance learning degree, meaning I work entirely form home, means my uni life could become quite lonely. However, on my Induction days in first year, I met lots of people doing the same course as me. We have all kept in touch and have a Facebook page where we can support each other, ask questions and be there to help each other out. Its so important to do this in my oppinion as its great to not feel alone on your course. Its good to know others are in the same boat and you can help each other so much without realising it.
Find Your Work Space
This could literally be anywhere, but its so important to have a place where you go to for studying and writing that you know you can work to your full potential. For me, I have a spare room that I did up last summer and made it an office space. Here I can work in a quiet, cosy and comfortable environment that I know I wont be disturbed in. It also means that I can get up and leave this space when I need a break and can go away to clear my head every so often.
By doing these things, from personal experience, I can promise that you can go into Uni feeling confident, less stressed out and fully motivated to get your head down for the year.
I wish everyone who is returning to School, College and Uni the best of luck. Get stuck in, do your best and stay as positive as you can even when you think you hit that brick wall. Also, have fun and dont get caught up in your work all the time. Experience life and enjoy the ride.
Thank you for reading and feel free to share with anyone you know who is in the same boat.
Amy x
Get To Know Others On Your Course
Doing a distance learning degree, meaning I work entirely form home, means my uni life could become quite lonely. However, on my Induction days in first year, I met lots of people doing the same course as me. We have all kept in touch and have a Facebook page where we can support each other, ask questions and be there to help each other out. Its so important to do this in my oppinion as its great to not feel alone on your course. Its good to know others are in the same boat and you can help each other so much without realising it.
Find Your Work Space
This could literally be anywhere, but its so important to have a place where you go to for studying and writing that you know you can work to your full potential. For me, I have a spare room that I did up last summer and made it an office space. Here I can work in a quiet, cosy and comfortable environment that I know I wont be disturbed in. It also means that I can get up and leave this space when I need a break and can go away to clear my head every so often.
By doing these things, from personal experience, I can promise that you can go into Uni feeling confident, less stressed out and fully motivated to get your head down for the year.
I wish everyone who is returning to School, College and Uni the best of luck. Get stuck in, do your best and stay as positive as you can even when you think you hit that brick wall. Also, have fun and dont get caught up in your work all the time. Experience life and enjoy the ride.
Thank you for reading and feel free to share with anyone you know who is in the same boat.
Amy x
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