Whether you’re returning to the University after a long summer break or are a new student who has been enjoying the many activities of Freshers’ Week; below are some tips to get into what you came here for: your degree.
First Years
In the first week you generally have to accept that you will spend a lot of time wandering around navigating the seemingly random building order on Highfield Campus, but luckily the MySouthampton app has a map that will come to your aid in times of need.
The start of the year is the best time to get into the swing of your modules too. It’s the time to work out how you like to learn: whether you’re a note-taker or a recorder. Take the time to try out different ways of getting lectures down, because it’ll benefit you in the long run.
Although most first year modules are compulsory, if you do have optional ones, now is the time to change. But avoid hasty decisions, and give everything a chance.
At the end of the day, the first week of lectures is still in Freshers’ fortnight, so there will still be events to get involved with outside of the lecture theatre. Get on top of trying out societies as well.
Returning Students
We all know that returning to studying after a long summer can be an extremely strenuous task, so ease yourself in by getting organised straight away. The start of term is the best time to trial out new ways of learning in lectures too.
This is also the time to change your modules if you need to, but take your time over the decision. If you can, visit lectures for the modules you are considering, before filling out the Change of Module form.
It’s not too late to join a society, either. Just because you’re not a first year doesn’t mean you can’t get involved- so try out a taster session in something you haven’t done before.
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