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Get Set Go – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 ‘GET SET,GO’ Zone, with loads of useful information to get you prepared and packed to go away. Whether you are packing your bag for college/sixth form or filling a car to go to university, we have you covered! We’ve linked documents below for you to download and take away with for the future. College/Sixth Form 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 more depth to give you great impartial guidance. Liv’s ‘Uni Essentials’ video all about stationary may help…
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First Steps Tent – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 ‘First Steps Tent’, with loads of useful information about your first steps at college/sixth form or university. We know how daunting those first moments can be and we have put together this tent to put your mind at ease and give you some top tips on tackling the nerves! We’ve linked documents below for you to download and take away with you for the future. College/Sixth Form 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 more depth to give you…
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How to tackle barriers in sport
Hi guys, last week I listed some of the barriers which can occur when engaging in sport and this week I will be outlining how we can tackle these. There are many more which I haven’t mentioned, and you can find out more here. Lack of support So, what do you do if you do not have the support you need to begin or continue sport? Education and friendships Education is vital when you are growing up to ensure you set yourself in good stead for your future. However, the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle is also required and if that can be achieved through sports, then an…
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My (rather chaotic) journey to Higher Education – Casey’s Story
Hey everyone, Casey here! I thought I would share with you all my journey of how I got to higher education. Everyone’s journey is very different, so hopefully sharing my experience can put a few people at ease! When I finished my GCSE’s, I went on to do A-Levels at a sixth form college in a different town from where I lived. I really enjoyed studying somewhere completely new. It meant I only knew one or two people at my college, but I quickly made new friends! I had always loved Maths and Physics in school as I really enjoyed working with numbers. So, I decided to study Maths, Physics,…
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Why I felt anxious about sport and how I overcame it! – Sophie’s Story
Hi everyone! In case you haven’t seen our recent posts, I am Sophie and I will be creating content surrounding women and their participation in sport, including ways to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Just some context about myself, I graduated from university in 2019 with BSc (Hons) Major Sport Studies and Minor Physical Education as well as completing a HND Sport, Coaching and Physical Education course. I love animals (especially my horses and dogs) and being outdoors. My hobbies include reading, eating and most recently, watching The Great British Bake Off. So today I want to talk about how women (myself included) can experience anxiety at the thought…
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Jobs Board – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Student Fest 2021 Jobs Board, with loads of useful top tips based around CVs and employability. We’ve linked documents below so you can save and keep them for the future. CLICK THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO VIEW THE FULL DOCUMENT Click here to go to the ‘Applying Stall’ in Careers Fayre. Here you will find more information on how to create that perfect application, whether that’s for your dream job or the next stage in your education journey. Click here to go to the ‘Skills Stall’ in Careers Fayre. Here you will find more information on how to build new skills and bulk out that application. We also…
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The Virtual Classroom – Student Fest 2021
Welcome to the Virtual Classroom, where we have a whole host of lectures, talks and down-right interesting stuff! Have a scroll through and have a look at the stuff the sparks a bit of interest! Arts Art that looks back at you; Golan Levin Queer Theory and Performing Arts; Remy Bentley How symbols & Brands shape our humanity; Debbie Millman Help discover ancient ruins before it’s too late; Sarah Parcak Engineering A camera that can see around corners; David Lindell The greatest machine that never was; John Graham-Cumming 4 ways we can avoid a catastrophic drought; David Sedlak Humanities Show, Don’t Tell Writing Exercises; Dr Jack McGowan How to write…
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Reflecting on my time at uni – Mel’s Story
Before I started University, I was quiet, not so confident and indecisive about which area of performing arts I wanted to pursue. However, during my time as a student, I went through a process of personal development. University was the start of a new chapter. It was somewhere that I could go to really explore my passion for all things performing arts and meet likeminded people along the way. It didn’t take long until I started making friends at University. My course, Drama and Performance, hosted an induction session where all the new students got together in the drama studio to take part in icebreakers and drama related activities. This…
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Opportunities – Kieran’s Story
When it comes to opportunities, I can not count the number that we as students were given. When we arrived at the university, the number of chances we got from the outset were incredible. Before the degree was even officially started, there was a board set up to get as many chances as we could possibly imagine! During my time at university, I was given the chance to work on two separate summer placements. One of them was at the oldest law firm in Worcester, Hallmark Hulme, whilst the other was at the Worcestershire County Council. Both work placements gave me some really great experiences that I know will really…
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Transition and Support – Kieran’s Story
The transition to uni can often be the toughest part for any student, especially if you’re having to change settings to go to uni. But if it’s anything like mine, then it can be made all the easier if you’re lecturers and fellow students are professional, but also laid back. Every single one of my lecturers had different traits that really made life easy for us as students. They were also very approachable when we wanted to talk to someone. So if you’re someone who’s worried about the transition, my advice would be to get to know your lecturers because they can be some of the best help on offer…
