Beat the System: How to Make the Most of University

Great quick introduction for new and prospective university students, discussing the ways you can make the most of your time as an undergraduate.

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1. Beat The System How to Make the Most of University © Matthew Draycott ǀ 2011
2. Matthew Draycott Job: Enterprise Guy Location: Zone @ Glyndŵr University Email: m.draycott@glyndwr.ac.uk
3. Graduate Jobs 2011? UK Graduate unemployment is currently 20% that’s a 15 year record high.
4. Graduate Jobs 2011? UK Graduate unemployment is currently 20% that’s a 15 year record high. This year ¾ of all graduate employers only selected students with a 2:1 or above...
5. Graduate Jobs 2011? UK Graduate unemployment is currently 20% that’s a 15 year record high. This year ¾ of all graduate employers only selected students with a 2:1 or above... ...and the same companies reported an average of 80 applicants for every job.
6. Graduate Earnings? Graduates still earn more than non grads, over £10,000 more in 2011...but to get that you still need to find work.
7. Graduate Earnings? Graduates still earn more than non grads, over £10,000 more in 2011...but to get that you still need to find work. If you going to get The Career you want in 3 years time you need to learn 1 Thing...
8. Graduate Earnings? Graduates still earn more than non grads, over £10,000 more in 2011...but to get that you still need to find work. If you going to get The Career you want in 3 years time you need to learn 1 Thing... ...How to Beat the System and get the most from your University Experience!
9. Beat the...What? A student experience isn’t just about Classes or the Student Bar...its about getting involved in a broad range of activities that will set you apart as an interesting, employable individual.
10. But Why Now...? Universities are packed with opportunities for self development and people who want to help. They are secure spaces where you can experiment with your identity and try new things.
11. How To Beat it... ...Get Active and involved in things that are new, interesting and outside your comfort zone, this is what the most successful graduates do….stuck? Here’s six ideas to get you moving.
12. 1. Meet People The networks you build at university can last a lifetime so make an effort to get out, meet new people and experience some different cultures and philosophies.
13. 2. Join / Start a Society Have you got a hobby your passionate about and think it might be better if you shared it? Why not join or start a society…they’re a great way to meet people and learn valuable skills.
14. 3. Attend Events… …Not Just at the Bar! At any University there are tons of events, competitions and conferences which can help you develop skills and experience.
15. 4. Try Politics Student activism can be highly rewarding; from running a union to campaigning for a cause your passionate about there are loads of ways to make your opinions count.
16. 5. Intern and Volunteer If your looking for ways to build skills and experience of work consider interning or volunteering, its also a great way of trying different careers to see what you like.
17. 6. Start a Business …Why not? In three years you can experiment with lots of different business ideas. Most need relatively small investments and if one works then you can develop it and see what happens.
18. The Key Is… …Do stuff! Get off your sofa, stop watching TV and make an effort to invest in your own development…if you don’t no one else will.
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