session 1 guide to uni.pdf
- 1. Session 1: A guide to University 21st February 2023
- 2. Who are we? • Undertaking our final capstone project in public engagement and education • A bit about ourselves… What is our aim? • Give you a better understanding of what it's like to transition to university • How different the learning and teaching is at university • Give you a taster session with two patient case studies on cardiovascular diseases • Help you with your A-level revision Cara Raynaud (3rd year BSc Medical Sciences) Kailing Cao (3rd year BSc Neuroscience) Daniel Heathcote (3rd year BSc Neuroscience) Mark Webb (3rd year BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences)
- 3. Our plan for this first session: 1. Why go to university? 2. Typical week at university 3. Differences with teaching and learning 4. Adapting to everyday life 5. Clubs and societies at University of Leeds 6. Financial support 7. Student support and wellbeing
- 4. Our plan for the following sessions Week 2 (7th of March) • Learning about cardiovascular physiology using the workbook to prepare you for the case studies Week 3 (14th of March) • First case study that we will do with you Week 4 (21st of March) • Second case study on a rare genetic disease related to cardiovascular disease that you will answer in groups supervised by one of us
- 5. What is your first impression of university? Scan this QR code on your phones and send in your answers! https://padlet.com/cararaynaud14/os5ztce1222zow3n
- 6. Why go to university? You have a strong passion for your course Improve future career prospects Develop your independence and confidence Gain great experience in a new environment and meet new people Have fun! ‘university challenges you to become an independent critical thinker’ (University of Leeds)
- 7. Typical week at University... Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 9h-12h in personand online study, 3h-6h practical sessionin labs, regular workshops, personaltutorials, private study Focus on building key skills, understanding and knowledge Prepare you for final year Theoreticalcontent In-course exams and MCQ Private study and research Essay exams Final year project +++ Private study and research
- 8. Teaching and learning • Blended education: a mix of short pre-recorded screencasts followed by in- person and hands on practical classes • Flexible learning: lectures are recorded so that you can go back and watch them in your own time • Active learning activities: activities that involved you to independently direct your learning and take initiatives to solve a problem developing key skills such as communication, team-work and problem solving: ✓ Researching a particular disease in a group and giving a presentation ✓ Presenting a scientific paper to your fellow students ✓ Analysing data from an experiment and writing up a short report
- 9. Hybrid Learning Hybrid learning describes a mix betweenonline and in- personlearning. Especiallyover the COVID-19pandemic,online learning has become amore prominent tool used by universities. Online learning can consistof both pre-recorded lectures that you are required to watch in your own time and online lectures or seminars at a set time. In this case students are expected to attend and can interact with the lecturer and fellow students
- 10. Autonomy over your learning ➢ Unlike schools and college, you won't be led by the hand and help every step of the way! ➢ Lecturers and personal tutors are there to help but you are the one that must initiate the interaction if you want help How do I become autonomous in my learning? ➢ I need to find an effective note taking technique during lectures either using paper or a computer ➢ For exams and assignments, I need to research the topic and add to the notes I already have from the lecture ➢ I need to practice past examination papers to revise ➢ I need to develop a good work routine with time for my academic work and social life ➢ I need to develop healthy habits and try my best to attend every lecture as it is easy to get into the habit of missing lectures University is what YOU make of it!
- 11. Adapting to everyday life If you are moving away from home and living at university, you’ll have to be much more independent and organized with day-to-day activities, e.g., cooking, laundry, washing etc.
- 12. Getting involved Sports and clubs • Outdoor sports with sport facilities (Weetwood sports park, Boddington Playing fields, Yorkshire Dales, boat house near Thwaite Mills Stourton) • 'Get out and get active' programme • Leeds University Union clubs • The Edge • Volunteering opportunities
- 13. Financial support from the University of Leeds: 1. Sports scholarship program 2. Coaching scholarships 3. Leeds Bursary 4. Scholarships on personal achievement: The Plus programme 5. Scholarships on academic achievement Financial support from outside the University 1. Financial hardship funding 2. Government funding: Tuition fee loans and maintenance loans 3. NHS funding 4. Funding for disabled students (DSA) 5. Funding for students with dependents Financial support
- 14. Plus programme Support scheme for UK-fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate taught students who come from backgrounds that are less represented at university Help with transition, success and progression at University You can get in touch with them here: theplusprogramme@leeds.ac.uk
- 15. Student support and wellbeing • Student advice at Leeds University Union Gives confidential and personal advice and help. Open every day even week ends during term time! • Student services provide support if you are struggling with life at university and would like some extra support • Assigned personal tutor for your time at university • Free counselling, well-being and mental health support • Support for care-experienced students • Careers and employability support • Multi-faith campus and LUU include faith related student societies
- 16. What do you wish you had known before coming to university? You don't have to know what you want to do in the future It's ok not to make friends immediately. You get as much out of your coursework as you put in. It's not all play, you have to sacrifice social things. How to have a good work-life balance How to budgetefficiently A lot more content is covered than at A levels. How much success depends on me. It is important to attend lectures on campus.
- 17. What did students tell us? 55.8% I have become more independent 47.2% I have undertaken more responsibilities since starting uni 27.8% I have found it easy to make friends on and off my course 18.9% It is easy to organise my studying with my extra-curriculum activities 9.6% Moving out of my guardians/parents house is stressful
- 18. What did students tell us? 64.8% I enjoy my course 61.5% My lecturers are available for questions and assistance 51.9% I found it easy to meet my deadlines for my course 27.8% I have regular contact with my personaltutor
- 19. In summary • University is different to college and school in the way you are taught and learn • University of Leeds has a hybrid style of learning • You will have to become autonomous and take responsibility of your own learning • You will have to adapt to living independently away from home (for those moving to university) • There are many societies and clubs for you to meet people • Financial support, student support and wellbeing is there to help you at university • University is a great experience but do not think it will be all fun and games you will have to work!
- 20. What is your first impression of university? Scan this QR code on your phones and send in your answers! https://padlet.com/cararaynaud14/os5ztce1222zow3n
- 21. Any questions? See you next session on the 7th of March! Cara Raynaud: bs20c2r@leeds.ac.uk Kailing Cao: ed19kc@leeds.ac.uk Daniel Heathcote: bs19dh@leeds.ac.uk Mark Webb:sp20mw@leeds.ac.uk