Keen to know what a graduate would do differently if they could relive their university experience" Natalie Keeler finds out?
You?ve made the decision to go to university, congratulations! The next few years could be the most important ones of your life, and while there might be some challenges ahead, there?s also a lot for you to look forward to.
This said, your time as a student will go by pretty quickly, and if you?re not careful it could all be over before you?ve really had the chance to get stuck in. So, how can you get the most out of the experience"
The best people to ask is those that have been there and done it already ? graduates! These are the folks who can offer you a priceless insight into how to use your time in higher education effectively, while still having fun. And when asked what they would go back and change about their uni days, had they the chance, this is what they came up with? Make the first year count
Don?t believe anyone who tells you that the first year of university doesn?t count for much. The final years of your degree will keep you rushed off your feet with deadlines and revision, so make good use of the time you have in the beginning.
Set yourself goals, and think about what you might want to do once you?ve graduated. Have a look at the current job market for the sort of career you might be keen to get into ? what exactly are employers looking for, besides qualifications"
Search for graduate schemes and make a note of the o...