Beyond the Studying

Abstract

Read this chapter for help in the following areas:

• • if you are not sure how to make the most of your peer groups

• • if you would like the support of a study group

• • if you are given the chance to go on a career or study placement

• • if you are not sure how to approach a placement

• • if you need extra support when you are on a placement

• • if you have no detailed financial plan in place

• • if you are getting into financial difficulties

• • if you are considering working to raise some extra cash

• • if you are unclear about the best sort of paid work to do

• • if you want to link your undergraduate employment to your future career

• • if you need extra help with study skills

• • if you need to use extra resources and equipment

• • if you are wondering whether to go to an academic conference

• • if you are considering getting involved in undergraduate counselling

• • if you want to know more about becoming involved in:

  • your university newspaper

  • working in schools and colleges

  • extracurricular courses at university

  • information technology courses

  • language courses

  • creative writing courses

  • study trips in departments other than your own