{"id":4895,"date":"2020-10-12T10:40:24","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T09:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/?p=4895"},"modified":"2020-10-12T10:40:26","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T09:40:26","slug":"introduction-to-higher-education-what-is-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/advice\/introduction-to-higher-education-what-is-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Higher Education: What is University?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0Eleanor and I\u2019m in my final year studying Sports Science with Management at Loughborough University. To many students,\u00a0the prospect of Higher Education can seem very daunting, and there are many misconceptions\u00a0about\u00a0what University\u00a0entails; for starters, the terminology used alone can be quite intimidating!\u00a0Hopefully, this blog can clear a few things up!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-1-1.jpg 745w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-1-1-300x271.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is University?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>University is an education establishment in which students of any age can apply to and attend.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a further line of study from that of A-Levels, BTECS and other college qualifications. Essentially,\u00a0students study a specific degree course\u00a0so, unlike A-Levels, BTECs or GCSEs where\u00a0students may have\u00a0previously\u00a0studied\u00a0multiple subjects,\u00a0at university you tend to narrow this down to just one or two\u00a0subject areas,\u00a0for example,\u00a0Geography\u00a0or Mathematics with Economics.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So,\u00a0what is a degree and how long does it take to complete?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A degree is a qualification that students achieve from completing an academic course at\u00a0University. The length of time it takes to complete a degree can differ between courses and Universities.\u00a0Although typically\u00a0a bachelor\u2019s degree lasts for 3 years!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/blog-pic-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/blog-pic-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/blog-pic-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/blog-pic-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/blog-pic-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/blog-pic-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0Are degrees needed for a career?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;and businesses look for employees to have obtained a University degree.&nbsp;In most cases, the subject you study at university doesn\u2019t necessarily&nbsp;connect&nbsp;or&nbsp;direct&nbsp;you&nbsp;to your future career. For example,&nbsp;I study Sport and Exercise Science and did my placement in Marketing!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are some future careers&nbsp;such as Veterinary Science, Medicine or Engineering&nbsp;that&nbsp;may require you to have an&nbsp;undergraduate&nbsp;degree&nbsp;in a specific degree subject, so if you have a future career in mind&nbsp;it is worth&nbsp;researching&nbsp;to see if a degree is necessary&nbsp;for that&nbsp;job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-3-1024x775.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-3-1024x775.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-3-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-3-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-3-1536x1163.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-3-2048x1550.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of HE?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To me the benefits of studying a degree at\u00a0University\u00a0have\u00a0been\u00a0endless. From furthering my academic skills, to improving my\u00a0career prospects,\u00a0to undertaking a placement year, to the personal growth I have made whilst living away\u00a0from home.\u00a0These have all been invaluable!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Career Prospects&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK higher education qualifications are recognised and respected by employers and academics worldwide and having a degree makes you more attractive to\u00a0employers,\u00a0so you\u2019ll have a greater choice of jobs and potentially earn more money.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Independent living<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before moving away from home to university,\u00a0my parents would have described my ability to live independently as somewhat limited. Hence why moving to university\u00a0has\u00a0benefited me hugely in terms of learning lifelong skills such as\u00a0budgeting and\u00a0cooking\u00a0&#8211; from personal experience,\u00a0you can never go wrong with fajitas or a pasta bake!\u00a0Although for students who\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0quite want to leave the comfort of having cooked\u00a0food provided, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/accommodation\/halls\/undergraduate\/\">Halls of residences<\/a> on campus that do provide cater meals for students.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At University,\u00a0you will also be responsible for the cleaning and the upkeep of your room,\u00a0bathroom,\u00a0and any kitchen facilities\u00a0you may share, as well as\u00a0doing\u00a0your own clothes washing.\u00a0Whilst not the most exciting tasks,\u00a0these\u00a0are skills that essential\u00a0for\u00a0future\u00a0independent living.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meeting new people<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the greatest\u00a0things about university is that you\u00a0get to\u00a0meet new people from all over the world\u00a0and students very quickly make new\u00a0lifelong\u00a0friends!\u00a0My advice is to make sure you get involved\u00a0from the start\u00a0as some of\u00a0the best ways\u00a0to meet new people outside of your course or accommodation is to join <a href=\"https:\/\/lsu.co.uk\/societies\/list\">clubs\u00a0or\u00a0societies!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trying new activities<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At university there are endless opportunities\u00a0to join a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/study\/undergraduate\/sport\/sport-clubs\/\">sports club<\/a>,\u00a0society,\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/lsu.co.uk\/action\">volunteer<\/a> in projects such as\u00a0dog walking or the homeless\u00a0soup kitchens.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a great way of meeting new people with similar hobbies and interests. You can also join a new activity that you\u00a0may\u00a0have never done before, maybe something out of your usual comfort zone\u00a0such as Lacrosse, Sky Diving or Mountaineering.\u00a0During your first week at university there will\u00a0usually be a\u00a0fair in which you can sign up for taster sessions\u00a0and get involved.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-4.png 736w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-4-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opportunities and support<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can also\u00a0to undertake a Placement, this is where\u00a0students go work for a business or company for a year gaining vital experience\u00a0and skills.\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/careers\/\">Careers Network<\/a> can\u00a0assist students with CV\u2019s,\u00a0applications\u00a0and mock interviews\u00a0for jobs and placements, giving students the best chance possible at securing\u00a0their dream\u00a0job and preparing for life in the real world!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-5.jpg 650w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/10\/Blog-pic-5-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Still unsure whether University is for you?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding\u00a0whether to go\u00a0to university is a big decision\u00a0so,\u00a0if you are unsure, it is worth doing\u00a0plenty of research. The UCAS webpage has\u00a0approximately 50,000\u00a0courses\u00a0for you to browse\u00a0so\u00a0read up on the course\u00a0and ask yourself \u2018is it for\u00a0me?\u2019, what modules will I study, and\u00a0how\u00a0am I\u00a0assessed?\u00a0Also, it\u2019s just as\u00a0important to\u00a0research the\u00a0University, its location,\u00a0and find out about the student\u00a0experience\u00a0and extra-curricular\u00a0opportunities available.\u00a0\u00a0You can also visit the University on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/study\/undergraduate\/visit-us\/open-days\/\">open days<\/a>, where you can ask questions to students\u00a0or\u00a0staff, take a campus tour\u00a0and\u00a0see the facilities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REMEMBER, your&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have to be final&nbsp;and you can take time to consider your options.&nbsp;University isn\u2019t for everyone so don\u2019t be disheartened if you feel it\u2019s not the path you wish to take.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still confused about that terminology, why not check out&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/media\/wwwlboroacuk\/external\/content\/studywithus\/schoolandcollegeliaisons\/downloads\/jargon-buster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jargon Buster resource<\/a>&nbsp;online!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0Eleanor and I\u2019m in my final year studying Sports Science with Management at Loughborough University. 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