University of Bristol UniTaster 2010
Dates: Monday 5th July – Friday 9th July 2010
UniTaster Code: SW03
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What subjects are you offering?
The University of Bristol's UniTaster will introduce you to a wide range of subjects that you may want to study at Higher Education level. Among the subjects you will study during the week will be: Law, Philosophy, Physics, Earth Sciences, Medicine / Neuroscience and Russian and English.
You will experience the whole range of teaching experiences available at university including lectures, seminars, laboratory work and hands-on practicals. Among the highlights of the week are debates on the ethical aspects of euthanasia as well as hi-tech experiments in the University’s Medicine Department.
Don’t worry that the sessions will be too hard, they are designed especially for the UniTaster and don’t involve any written work or test.
The subjects and activities were correct at time of the publication of the prospectus. While every effort will be made to deliver all these sessions, they are potentially subject to change.
What social activities are planned?
The social activities are a really important part of the week, as we aim to provide you with a realistic picture of university life. Last year the students on the UniTaster enjoyed a selection of bowling, pub style quizzes and parties. There is also an afternoon of sports activities, and an opportunity to sample some of the university societies. You will also get the chance to just relax and chill out with your new-found friends.
What about careers and student finance?
Spending a few days at a university is a great way for you to find out more information about the key issues relating to studying at higher education level. You will have the chance to ask questions of students and staff throughout the week and there will be specific sessions organised on student life and student finance. There will also be a session designed to introduce you to a range of study techniques that will help you throughout the week and in your future studies.
Where will I be staying?
During the week, you will be staying in one of the University's largest catered Halls of Residence, this is where our undergraduate students live for the rest of the year. The Hall has a common room, TV and video room and a pool table. Bristol undergraduate students also stay in the Halls, acting as mentors for all ‘UniTaster’ students.
Will I be able to meet any current students?
Each ‘UniTaster’ student will be part of a 'mentor group' with an assigned mentor. The mentor is there to provide any help and advice you may require during the week. Mentors are our current, or recently graduated students. They will be able to answer all your questions about university life and will make sure that you get as much fun out of the week as possible!
What is the University and local area like?
Bristol is an amazing place to be a student. The University is, by all measures, one of the best in the country and many of our students go on to get great jobs with some of the biggest companies in the world. Bristol itself is a funky and laid-back place to be. Bristol also mixes the old and the new with loads of historic buildings and monuments such as the famous Clifton suspension bridge alongside the modern city-centre shopping complexes of Cabot Circus and fashionable Park Street. Bristol is without doubt one of the most exciting and cool cities in the country. Come and see what life in a top university is like!
Any Questions?
For further information, please contact: Doug Jennings, Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer, Widening Participation & Undergraduate Recruitment Office, University of Bristol, Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol BS8 1TH
Tel: 0117 928 8862 Fax: 0117 928 8146 E-mail: doug.jennings@bristol.ac.uk
Or visit the website:www.bristol.ac.uk/wp
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