In all honesty I gave little thought to preparing for my third year once I had, thankfully, secured a 2:1 last term. I was far more interested in my summer plans which consisted of working for the National Citizens Service, an internship at the SAGE London office and a couple of holidays thrown in for … Continue reading Summer Fun
Author: Lucy Hensher
Changes in study habits
Since first year my study habits have changed in terms of location, organisation and how I use resources. As I live off campus I rarely go to the university library apart from studying between lectures or to pick up a book that is not accessible online. I studied for my three exams this year at … Continue reading Changes in study habits
Using the VLE
With two exams looming next week and one the following week I am trying every possible tactic to push facts and quotes into my brain. My exams are essay based and require me to write 2-3 essays in the space of 2 hours including in-text references. For this reason I have been scanning each of … Continue reading Using the VLE
Time to Revise
Come along to our relaxed revision session next Tuesday. Free tea, coffee and biscuits provided!
New editions, core readings & placing value on books
Following our presentation at the SAGE sales conference in January we were asked some interesting questions about what would make us buy new editions of books, what guidance we get from our lecturers and how do we place value in the resources we decide to buy. In first year I remember my lecturer for the … Continue reading New editions, core readings & placing value on books
Comparing 1st & 2nd Year
People keep reminding me that I am already half way through my Geography degree, a fact which I find pretty terrifying. I am also getting asked the general question: “what are you going to do after uni?” far more frequently. For this I have a variety of answers and will use the one I feel … Continue reading Comparing 1st & 2nd Year
Print vs. Digital – it’s not a case of which is better
Over the course of my second year at Sussex University I have found I use digital resources far more than printed ones. From the very beginning of each of my four modules the reading lists have been posted weekly on the VLE along with links to sections of chapters/journal articles/websites along with them. In the … Continue reading Print vs. Digital – it’s not a case of which is better
Technology, technology, technology…
I use several devices each day for my personal life and academic study. It starts off with checking my iPhone when I wake up to see what emails I've received or if there are any changes to lecture scheduling for the day. I'll also check my calendar on my phone for the day's events. If … Continue reading Technology, technology, technology…
5 things I wish I’d known for my first essay
It’s my third week of term as a second year and teaching is already in full-swing with group presentations, longer seminars and of course a weekly reading list. However, I did not receive a reading list or module handbook for this year’s electives until two weeks ago, and so I went into my first week’s … Continue reading 5 things I wish I’d known for my first essay
Finishing First Year
Starting the four hour train journey back to Dorset, I found myself reflecting on all the things I’d seen and done in my first year at Sussex. Everyone says your first year at university flies and it really does. I can remember my very first day in September, nervously leaving mum and moving into a halls … Continue reading Finishing First Year