Studying at University: How to Adapt Successfully to College Life,9780415303125

Studying at University: How to Adapt Successfully to College Life

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780415303125
ISBN10: 0415303125
Format: Nonspecific Binding
Pub. Date: 2003-04-11
Publisher(s): RoutledgeFalmer
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Summary

Written by a university lecturer with vast experience of speaking to students about this nerve-wracking process,Studying at Universityis an indispensable companion for anyone who wants their move into higher education to be as informed and stress-free as possible. This highly informative book offers sensible advice on choosing a university, preparing for college life, how higher education differs from secondary school, how to get the most out of lectures and seminars, writing essays and assignments and studying for exams.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
PART I How universities began
1(10)
Beginnings and developments
3(8)
PART II What universities are about
11(52)
What makes universities special?
13(8)
Why some universities are better than others
21(18)
Choosing your university
39(11)
How you can benefit from studying at university
50(5)
Are too many students like this?
55(8)
PART III How to make the most of your studies
63(61)
Getting started
65(6)
Routines of study
71(8)
Lectures and lecturers
79(8)
Classes, seminars and tutorials
87(6)
Computers
93(3)
Preparing and writing essays and assignments
96(15)
Revising for examinations
111(7)
Examination technique
118(3)
Feedback: how am I doing?
121(3)
Conclusion: study skills? 124(4)
Further reading 128(2)
Index 130

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