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1. Studying at University

   Lindsey Baines Veterinary Medicine
2. The study of: Living organisms Their life cycles Their interactions Their environment How we can influence them What are Life Sciences?
3. Medicine Veterinary Medicine Dentistry Ophthalmology Orthopaedics Physiotherapy Biology Pharmaceuticals Biomedical Science Zoology Ecology Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD Life Science Courses
4. Chemistry Biology Physics …the base we build on, the requirements What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
5. Histology Anatomy …the architecture What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
6. Animal handling Animal behaviour …working with a living being What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
7. Genetics Physiology …the mechanisms What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
8. Virology Bacteriology Parasitology …other life forms What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
9. Pathology …the dysfunctions What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
10. Anaesthesia & Surgery Internal medicine …how to diagnose and treat diseases What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
11. Pharmacology …the molecules that can modulate an organism What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
12. Management Communication Economics …the business skills What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
13. Deontology Ethics Morality …our professional responsibilities What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
14. Lectures Practicals Tutorials What will you study? Veterinary Medicine
15. A place of Learning Professional skills Study skills Social skills Communicationskills Life skills What is a University?
16. The People Lecturers Tutors Assistants Students: local and foreign Meet new people Learn from experts What is a University?
17. The Facilities Libraries Books Computers Lecture halls, Laboratories Research labs, Clinics Halls of residence Sports centre, Music department,… What is a University?
18. The Reputation Leaders in Research Strengths and Weaknesses Centres for learning and training Quality of your degree Contacts with other Universities Contacts with businesses Internship and Career possibilities What is a University?
19. Living at University Home Mum and Dad still take care of you, you’re at home But travel time between home and University! Halls Supervised, students from different courses Limits are imposed -> not everyone appreciates it Student flats More independence Individual or communal With friends or strangers But flat mates don’t always respect each other Life at University
20. Living at University Alone or with other students “You learn to respect each other and to gain respect” No parents! No wake-up call! No cook! No house maid! You have to do your own washing, cooking, cleaning,… You have to manage your own money! Life at University
21. Studying at University Completely different to Secondary School! Independent studying: a big challenge! Notes, textbooks, internet resources Lectures No tests, no homework, no follow up! Some courses are done online with no lectures Learn time management Study friends Life at University
22. Studying at University Tutorials English universities Tutor Tutorial group Review certain points of your courses Practice exercises Life at University
23. Studying at University Practicals Lab experiments, projects Report to be handed in at a later date Learn to work in a team Learn to write a report Learn time management Life at University
24. Studying at University Interships Required during your course Experience in the working world Career possibilities Life at University
25. “Playing” at University Sports: swimming, athletics, football Music Art Outings, societies, CU Night life But!… There is a dark side! Life at University
26. The Challenges Leaving home! Loneliness vs freedom Independence vs responsibility Independence Studies, finance, time management Responsibility Social skills Managing flat mates, study partners, friends, lecturers and tutors, landlords,… Life at University
27. The most important Question: Askyourself: what are Your passions Your hobbies Yourhopesand dreams So you want to go to University…
28. People to talk to: Your parents They also went to University They know you Your teachers The Universities’ Admission’s staff University students So you want to go to University…
29. Some things to be aware of “The most difficult thing about going to University was leaving home: Mum, Dad, the dog, your own bedroom,…” “Going to University is quite stressful. You worry about whether you’ll make it or not.” “One of the difficulties at University is that you have to manage your own studies.” So you want to go to University…
30. Comments from other students “Between cinemas, theatres and going out for a bite to eat, you can easily find three or four different things to do in a week.” “I liked the fact that I didn’t know anyone in first year which meant that I had to meet new people and make new friends. It opens up new horizons.” So you want to go to University…
31. Some advice from other students “Don’t choose a subject you like, choose something you’re passionate about! That passion will help you succeed.” “Go talk to and follow someone who works in the environment you want to work in.” “Get to know your study methods whilst you’re still in Secondary. Your best study method isn’t the same as your best friend or your teacher or your parents and siblings.” So you want to go to University…
32. Fun New Full of great experiences It shapes Your career Your character Social and professional skills Sense of responsibility, Independence Teaches you initiative Uni is…

33. Have a great time at Uni!