University of Plymouth UniTaster 2010
Dates:
SW07 (a) Tuesday 6th July – Friday 9th July 2010
SW07 (b) Tuesday 13th July – Friday 16th July 2010
UniTaster Codes: SW07 (a), SW07 (b)
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What subjects are you offering?
There are a variety of academic subjects for you to get involved in including Marine Biology and Fresh Water Ecology, Health and Social Care, Art and Design Technologies, Marketing, and Modern Languages. You will have firsthand experience of some amazing equipment, such as the Electron Microscope, Digital Media, Heart Monitors to name just a few.
Most of these sessions will be delivered on campus but for a couple of them we will need to go off-site, these are commonly known as ‘field trips’.
Don’t worry that the sessions will be hard to do, we promise you they won’t!
The subjects are delivered in a relaxed and friendly manner by relaxed and friendly staff. The emphasis is on you gaining a positive experience with us.
But don’t be fooled that these are merely made up lectures just for show; these are real lectures that are delivered to our 1st year undergraduates.
What social activities are planned?
Well, as you may have an idea, it’s not all work, students love to have fun and that’s a good part of our social plan . . . . fun. There will be a chance to show hidden talents with our "It’s a knockout" competition, there is water involved, so be prepared to get a little wet!! Then there’s the Boat Trip, Dinner and Disco, Music Zone – fun with musical instruments and last but not least, there’s Go-Karting!!
What about careers and student finance?
As well as the academic workshops there will be a chance to gain generic information about important issues, such as finance, careers, and what courses are available. The aim will be what’s important to you and where your aspirations lie.
Where will I be staying?
You will live, just like our current uni students – in halls of residence where you will have your own en-suite shower room. The halls are spilt into approximately 6 room flats which have a kitchen and living space. You will share this with 5 other young people that are attending the summer school. Your meals will be catered for by you. As part of the UniTaster experience, of living like a uni student, you and your flat mates will have the task of budgeting for all your meals while you are with us. Don’t worry we’ll give you the money and send you off with an experienced student ambassador to shop for them.
Will I be able to meet current students?
Try keeping them away!!! A bunch of highly trained and tactical . . . . well friendly and helpful current uni students will be near by 24/7. Take this opportunity to find out what it’s really like being a student at university they are only too happy to tell you their tales of joy.
What is the University and local area like?
The University of Plymouth is one of the UK's most prominent and dynamic universities with an educational history dating back to 1862. Consistently ranked as one of the top three modern universities, Plymouth currently has over 30,000 students. We are a city based university ensuring that most amenities are close at hand. With more than enough places to dance your socks off!
In addition, some of Europe’s most spectacular countryside and beaches are on the university’s doorstep. There is plenty of opportunity to go swimming, surfing, sailing, watersking, jetsking, windsurfing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, hiking, picnicking, exploring or just chilling out!
Any Questions?
For further information, please contact:
Jayne Stanyer, Widening Participation Officer, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth Devon Pl4 8AA
Tel: 01752 587952
Fax: 01752 587969
Email:jayne.stanyer@plymouth.ac.uk
Or visit the website: www.plymouth.ac.uk
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