You2Uni
Decide. Prepare. Apply.
Published on 24. July 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-1-137-02242-4 (ISBN)
Description
You2Uni is the ideal book for young people thinking about going to university, and for teachers and careers advisors who want to support entry into higher education. It helps readers make informed decisions about what is right for them, improve their academic skills, and develop skills for independent everyday life.
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Series
Edition
2012
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
119 s/w Abbildungen
151 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 18.9 cm
Width: 18.9 cm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
529 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-137-02242-4 (9781137022424)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-02243-1
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Macmillan Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.
Content
Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- Getting Started.- Is Uni for Me?.- You2Uni Quiz.- PART A: CHOICES AND DECISIONS When is the Best Time?.- Be Fully Informed.- Employability and Life Chances.- Choosing Your Uni.- Choosing Your Subject and Programme.- Teaching and Assessment.- Money Decisions and Choice of Uni.- Making Your Decisions.- Making Your Application.- A Picture of Uni.- PART B: ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR UNI Reading: the Need for Speed.- Developing Reading Strategies for Uni.- Build Your Word Power.- Making Effective Notes.- Writing Essays at Uni.- Critical Analysis at Uni.- Time Management at Uni.- What's Different about Study at Uni?.- Uni-Facts.- PART C: UNI-LIFE Fantasy and Reality of Life at Uni.- Managing Your Money.- Shopping for Food.- Food at Uni: Famine or Feast?.- Get on the Move.- Finding the Real You.- Looking After Yourself.- Appendix 1: Timeline for Applications.- Appendix 2: Countdown to Uni: Action Plan.- Appendix 3: Costs, Financial Support and Repayments.- Appendix 4: Where to Get More Information.- Answers and Feedback.- Glossary of Terms and Acronyms.- References.- Index.