Where to start? Well, a good place would be to ask what is the ultimate university experience? Put reaaaaally simply, being at university is a unique experience because there are so many opportunities right at your fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You probably won\u2019t be in a position again where it\u2019s so easy try a new sport, instrument or hobby and be planning to study abroad whilst also speaking to a careers advisor about an summer internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That might sound overwhelming, and you absolutely don\u2019t need to be doing all of these things at once, but if you want to it\u2019s all out there waiting for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ultimate university experience will be unique to you, but is available to everyone, it just takes patience, commitment and a bit of a can-do attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, we\u2019re here to share tips on how to manage your \u201cbuild\u201d, starting with the tools and parts you\u2019ll need to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forget hammers, screwdrivers and tape measures – what you\u2019ll need first, is to make sure you\u2019re fully registered and have access to Blackboard, MYUWE, Outlook and the UWE app. These will allow you to actively engage in university life and more importantly your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking an active role in your course will really underpin the rest of your time at university. So, prepare for timetable sessions, turn up to lectures and engage with feedback and discussions with your coursemates and tutors. And it goes without saying – complete your assignments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If anything is holding you back from doing these things make sure you ask for help. There is so much support out there, from study specific guidance and workshops, to support with your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you feel you have your course under control, you\u2019ll then have some time and headspace to think about the other activities which will contribute to your ultimate university experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve listed some ideas here but really university is about getting out there and doing it yourself. So, go and find out what\u2019s going on and try new things!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We could go on and on about all the opportunities available to help build your ultimate university experience, but as we\u2019ve said -this is all about you taking your experience into your own hands and finding out for yourself what the ultimate university experience means to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For most people, university life only lasts three or four years, so get out there and do everything you can to really make the most of your time here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n