During the end of term exam period we ran a student-led revision session in the library. We used Facebook, Twitter, posters and also advertised it on our blog to spread the word. The session ran for 3 hours and students brought along their books, laptops and notebooks to help them revise. I found it particularly … Continue reading Revision Session
Author: Lucy Hensher
Revision Time
I have three exams coming up at the end of this term: Statistics, Environmental Hazards & Risks and Global Development & Inequality. Each exam is an hour long with a mix of multiple choice, longer questions and essay questions to answer. The Statistics exam includes calculations to do which is a little worrying as the … Continue reading Revision Time
APS Conference 2014
This month we attended the APS 2014 conference where booksellers, publishers and other professionals were discussing the issues facing them right now. Lenart, Eva and I sat on a panel alongside three students from Greenwich University and answered questions on what resources we use, our opinions on e-books and where we obtain resources for our … Continue reading APS Conference 2014
Preparing for a mid-term assessment
I used various resources to prepare for the Environmental Risks and Hazards test (February 18th) which makes up 30% of the module grade. I began with looking at the test from last year which our lecturer posted on Study Direct. I found I could answer about half of it from my own knowledge but struggled with … Continue reading Preparing for a mid-term assessment
Reflections on first academic term as a Geography Undergrad
The first academic term at Sussex University introduced very different methods of learning compared to those at A-level. It was especially new for me as I was returning to education after taking a year out between school and university to volunteer and travel abroad. I found Fresher’s week exciting and attended the Pier Party as … Continue reading Reflections on first academic term as a Geography Undergrad
Pre-arrival Reading Survey Analysis
The SAGE Scholars designed a survey to look at various aspects of pre-arrival reading by Undergraduates. General questions such as: 'Did you recieve a pre-arrival reading list?' were then followed by more qualatitive questionning. For example students were able to write as much as they wanted for: 'How did you go about finding books for … Continue reading Pre-arrival Reading Survey Analysis
Pre-university Reading
During my gap year I began to read popular and accessible books relating to Human Geography. I found books such as “The End of Poverty” (Jeffrey Sachs) and “The Bottom Billion” (Paul Collier) of particular interest. They introduced me to how the global economic system as well as how various international systems of aid work. … Continue reading Pre-university Reading
First post
After a fairly overwhelming Freshers week, I am now being fully immersed into university life at Sussex. I have experienced my first geography lectures, seminars as well as the Geography Society social event. I was reassured by meeting Dr Haberly, my academic adviser who went through the basic outline of the BA Geography degree. Modules … Continue reading First post