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Our guide is here to help you think about important decisions and be informed about what is involved in going to university.  \nYou can pick and choose what you want to read using the links in the index, or just browse through.  \nTo begin with, it’s good to understand the differences between studying at school and university.  \nThere is structured learning at university, teaching you the basics of a subject, but you are expected to do much more independent study than at school. This involves reading and researching to fill out your knowledge.  \nAcademic staff won’t prompt you to do this, so you need to be self-motivated. Tutors are there to support you though if you need help.  \nTIME MANAGEMENT  \nIn line with the independent study, you take more responsibility for managing your time and your course work. You must be aware of deadlines and stick to them, otherwise this could affect your  \nUNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE  \nThis is very different from your  \nexperience at school, in an exciting way.  \n• It is a more adult environment.  \n• You’ll meet a diverse range of people from different countries and cultures.  \n• You’ll feel more independent.  \n• You’ll learn different life skills, such as money management.  \n• There are more opportunities to try something new, with lots of clubs and societies to join.  \nAny big life changes can be daunting at first. It does take a while to settle in, but everyone starting university feels nervous, so you’re not alone.  \nTEACHING METHODS  \nRather than just referring to study periods as lessons, there are different types at university.  \n• Lectures – course content is delivered to a large group (bigger than school classes), with students taking notes on the subject.  \n• Tutorials – these are small groups, with in-depth analysis and interaction between lecturer and students on a specific topic.  \nDepending on the course you study, you may also take part in p","cbCaim8BjwBJNF50","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim8BjwBJNF50","pdf",12205413,27,"English","# Introduction\n## So, you want to go to university?\n## Time Management\n# University Experience\n## Teaching Methods\n## University Environment\n# Choosing\n## Staying on in education\n### What are the benefits of Staying on in education?","[{\"question\":\"What is the key difference between studying at school and at university?\",\"answer\":\"University involves structured learning and teaching of core subject basics, but expects substantially more independent reading and research than at school. 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