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
First Term: Expectations vs. Reality
I’m going to describe my first term at university abroad as a way of expectations vs. reality in certain areas students might find challenging. First of all, living away from home and settling in. Personally I didn’t find this challenging as I am quite independent and good at making new friends. But on the other … Continue reading First Term: Expectations vs. Reality
End of first term – reflections
Before arriving at Sussex, the image I had envisaged of the university student Eva three months down the line was me slaving away until the early hours of the morning, frantically scribbling out essays, stooped over my desk every night surrounded by piles of books wearing thick reading glasses I had never needed before and … Continue reading End of first term – reflections
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
Reading Survey
We are keen to see whether our personal experiences of university preparation is similar to our fellow students and so comprised a survey covering the types of possible preparation. We have written about our experiences in our previous blog posts and hope that other students will fill this survey out https://www.survey.bris.ac.uk/sussex/reading/ in order for improvements … Continue reading Reading Survey
Preparation for University
To my shame, I have to admit that the only relevant reading I intentionally did before coming to university was the lengthy email suggesting possible preparatory readings. This email was sent out by the Head of School; recommending a list of three books that would provide me with a “sense of some of the main … Continue reading Preparation for University
Starting University: Finding and choosing your readings
A couple of weeks before the start of the course, we were mailed an offer for purchasing the books we will need. In my case, four books for psychology at a discounted cost of £220 (see Picture 1). That's a lot of money for only four books! At the time I couldn't afford all of … Continue reading Starting University: Finding and choosing your readings
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
Starting University
Packing for university on the morning of departure may not have been the best tactic to guarantee a stress-free Mum. Once I had overcome the stubborn holdall zips and the wardrobe dilemmas, triumphantly I waddled downstairs with bulging bags and a beaded brow. Just as I was thinking ‘I hope everyone else takes this much … Continue reading Starting University