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Graduating in a Pandemic – Class of 2020
My part virtual / part traditional graduation! When the government announced that social distancing restrictions were not being lifted earlier in June – it was safe to say, I was not happy, least of all because I knew the graduation ceremony would be socially distanced. Instead of having my loved ones in Worcester Cathedral, they would be watching a live broadcast. Like most of the past two years, it would be a blended approach between the digital and real life. I felt cheated of the graduation that should have taken place last November, and now this one, which we had all been so excited about. Of course, in reality, this…
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What I wish I knew before going to University
Starting University? In need of some tips? You’ve come to the right place! I have created this to give you some words of wisdom from an undergraduate who knows a thing or two about attending university and I really wish I had this when I started! I hope this reassures you and gives you more of an idea about university life and what opportunities and support there is so you can get the most out of your time there. Your time at Uni really does fly by, so you must make the most of it! (You’ll be tired of hearing this, but it is so true, I am going into my third year this September and I cannot believe how quick it’s gone). Get involved! Whichever university you attend, there is bound to be lots of clubs and societies…
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Library – Student Fest 2021 – All Zones
Welcome to the Library of Student Fest! This is where we’ve kept a list of all the useful links we’ve shared across the festival (and some more we couldn’t quite fit in!) It will be updated throughout the summer, so don’t panic if you spot any blank bits! Save the link to this page if you want to come back to this again in the future. If you’d like to get back to the Map to go back to the festival, follow the link: https://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/student-fest/ If you’d like to talk to us, DM us on The Access Platform found here: https://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/speak-to-aimhigher/ Green Zone Get Set Go (Preparation for your next…
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Library – Student Fest 2021 Green, Orange & Blue Zone
Welcome to the Library of Student Fest! This is where we’ve kept a list of all the useful links we’ve shared across the festival (and some more we couldn’t quite fit in!) It will be updated throughout the summer, so don’t panic if you spot any blank bits! Save the link to this page if you want to come back to this again in the future. If you’d like to get back to the Map to go back to the festival, follow the link: https://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/student-fest/ If you’d like to talk to us, DM us on The Access Platform found here: https://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/speak-to-aimhigher/ Green Zone Get Set Go (Preparation for your next…
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Main Stage – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 Main Stage, this zone is the main event! Holding everything from, academic lessons, University Insiders stories and answering your questions. Hopefully we can give you a flavour of college/sixth form and university life. We’ve linked documents below for you to download and take away with you for the future. Meet the University Insiders Don’t forget you can chat to all of us on our social media. Meet Casey Meet Charlie Meet Olivia Meet Kieran Meet Sophie Meet Remy Meet Millie Check out Millie’s latest blog! Meet Amy Check out Amy’s latest blog! Virtual Classroom University Virtual Campus Tours Aston University Newman University University College…
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Moving On Up – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 ‘Moving on up Tent” and here we are going to focus on that transition from school to college or sixth form, or college or sixth from to university. To do this we have given you useful tips and tricks as well as some videos to help you with any worries you might have. We’ve linked documents below for you to download and take away with you for the future. Making that move! CLICK THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO VIEW THE FULL DOCUMENT We have information you can download to take with you! Just hit download! These PDFs have loads of amazing info and go into…
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Exam Busters Tent – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 ‘Exam Busters’ Tent, with loads of useful top tips on how to tackle your exams or assessments. We’ve linked documents below for you to download and take away with you for the future. Further Education: Sixth Form and College Take a look at these resources that can help you prepare for A-levels and Sixth Form Study. ‘CLICK THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO VIEW THE FULL DOCUMENT’ Not doing A-Levels? The PDF below gives some handy tips on how to master your assignments on BTEC and Vocational Courses. ‘CLICK THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO VIEW THE FULL DOCUMENT’ Preparing for College Exams Worried about college exams? Don’t…
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Support Zone – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 Support Zone!, Here we will provide you with all the top tips you need on how you can access support, whether that be at college and sixth form or university. This includes academic support, counselling and mental health, disability and dyslexia support, and everything in between. There is also a parent section for any who are concerned about their child going to university and wanting to know how they will be supported throughout their studies. We’ve linked documents below for you to download and take away with you for the future. If you’d like to return to the Student Fest 2021 Map click the sign…
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Cashpoint – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 ‘Cashpoint’, with loads of useful top tips on student finance and budgeting at university and college. We’ve linked documents below for you to download and take away to refer back to in the future. College Financial Support Managing your money is an important skill to have as you set off to college. Check out the useful links below for advice on your finances, and take a look at the PDF below which explains the 16-19 bursary scheme for students in England. Financial support in Further Education from the Money Advice Service Interactive financial support and advice, such as finding out your ‘money personality’, making…
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Going Virtual Tent – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 ‘Going Virtual Tent’. This was one of the most important tents when creating Student Fest in 2020 and we believed it would be something we would remove for the relaunch this year…however it has been proven in the last year that this digital shift may well be a permanent feature in the education and working world. The online life has really helped expand companies and allow people from all over to work collaboratively. We provide you with lots of tips for working online as it may be that the university you go to does things more virtually then you first expected, or maybe your…
