Publisher's Synopsis
- Does university seem like another planet?
- Does everyone else seem to speak another language?
- What can you do to make the grade?
This practical book guides new students through the terminology used at university and shows you:
- what a student needs to know
- how to be accepted by students and lecturers
- how to get the best out of your institution and yourself
- how to communicate using appropriate language in higher education institutions
- how to learn the conventions of your specific subject area
- how to be confident and competent in your new world
Understanding University provides a lifeline for new students in further and higher education offering everything from practical advice on studying, to explanations of frequently used terms. If you don't know the difference between a seminar and a tutorial or want to know what 'matriculation' means, then this is where to start.
Need a little assistance? Just open this book. And remember - you are not alone.
