Making the most of university

Making the most of university

Students come to university for a variety of reasons. Most come for a qualification, some come to have fun or to take a break before "starting work", others for the pleasure of studying a subject they enjoy, and some, because they feel they should or are sent by an employer. Whatever your reason, try and make the most of your time here so that you can avoid looking back in a few years time and thinking that you could have done better, or feeling that you didn't take advantage of all the additional benefits that studying at University of Worcester offered.

So what does University of Worcester offer?                       

• An opportunity to learn a different language  
• A chance to study abroad for a semester 
• The Worcester Award www.worc.ac.uk/adpu/1139.htm
• Student Development Weeks - resources and support to enable you to reach your academic potential
• Earn as you learn: employment opportunities whilst studying. Visit: www.worc.ac.uk/journey/earn-as-you-learn.html
• Paid employment as a Student Ambassador 
• Internships for graduates 
• Volunteering opportunities  
• An opportunity to stand for election for a Students' Union sabbatical post  www.worcsu.com/exec
• An opportunity to stand for a part-time Officer post in the Students’ Union www.worcsu.com/exec
• An opportunity to become a Student Academic Representative (StARs) 
• Numerous clubs and societies http://worcsu.com/content/121185/student_groups/societies_/ and http://worcsu.com/content/121175/student_groups/sports/
• Study skills support - a website, day and evening study skill workshops, 1:1 support from ILS Staff on locating resources, using on-line materials and virtual learning environments. Visit: www.worcester.ac.uk/studyskills
• A wide range of support including debt advice, counselling, spiritual support, assistance with settling into university life and childcare, visit: www.worcester.ac.uk/student/services