Category Archives: When You First Start University

Taking the Initiative on your Degree Course

Posted on June 8, 2007 by get a first class degree

When studying for a degree no one is going to hold your hand. Unlike school, no one is going to make you get up in the morning, no one is going to tell you to attend lectures, it is down … Continue reading →

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Find out what services the University offers and improve your degree marks

Posted on November 26, 2006 by get a first class degree

It is important to quickly understand what services and resources are available to you on your degree course. Not all resources at university are publicised as well as you would imagine. Do some research early on and make sure you … Continue reading →

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Get in first for a First Class Degree at the library!!

Posted on November 26, 2006 by get a first class degree

There is rarely one university book per student available, it is always first come first served, you have to be quick off the mark if you want to get ahead for a first class degree! As soon as you enroll, … Continue reading →

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Using past students projects to get a First Class Degree

Posted on November 26, 2006 by get a first class degree

Almost as soon as I started University I started downloading past student projects / dissertations in areas that interested me. I found two projects / dissertations in particular that were relevant to my area of interest, one of which really … Continue reading →

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Using the University Intranet to improve your degree marks

Posted on November 26, 2006 by get a first class degree

Most Universities now operate an Intranet / Extranet for degree students. I found this an invaluable resource, providing electronic copies of: University Module guides University Course materials Presentations University Reading lists (and useful links) Past degree exam papers Past student … Continue reading →

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