Going to University
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Help for Students
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- how to study more easily and quickly
- how to do better at school or university
- understanding economics -
in addition there is a free book - Japanese culture -
and there are free videos too
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THE LATEST SECOND EDITION OF GOING TO UNIVERSITY
IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE KINDLE READER,
PRICE AROUND £3
(a saving of 66% from the paperback price, which is below £10)
Is it worth going to university? It certainly is! Distance learning courses can be good, just like home learning, but the social life at uni is far better. You will make many new friends, establish contacts for the future, start the process of getting into theatre, music, sports or journalism and have a fantastic time. Dare I say you’ll get away from your parents for a bit, as well as widen your experiences and grow up just a little more? And the degree means you will get a better job at the end of it.
Now in the 5th form? 6th form? Or earlier? Whatever year you are in or course you are on, this book will improve your chances of getting into the first on the list of universities you really want to attend. Then after you are accepted and get to uni, this book will help you to settle down quickly, adjust to the new great life, and do well―as you enjoy yourself for three exciting years before getting that university degree.
Just how can this book Going to University help me?
It can improve your results at school and university in lots of ways by:
- Showing you how to score better marks in an exam or in tests.
- Telling you how to write a better essay.
- Helping you to settle down quickly in an academic environment.
- Providing money-
saving tips for living cheaply (so you can spend more on things you really enjoy!) - Demonstrating how to present good tutorials or seminars (better results in your course which means a better degree which can mean better graduate jobs).
- Training you in role playing and making a presentation (invaluable in business after you graduate and are seeking employment).
- Helping you to develop your team-
working and effective communication skills (improved job prospects and faster management promotion).
- Explaining how you can relax and manage problems of fear and mental anxiety (life can get hectic and sooner or later you will probably need to cope with problems of stress).
- Teaching you about learning efficiently (so you need to work less and get better results).
- Speeding up the learning process (saves time for doing all the things that you find fun).
- Improving your general learning ability (which also improves your future earning ability in your career).
And in addition
Going to University: the Secrets of Success contains eleven chapters, eleven figures (diagrams and tables) plus lots of entertaining images.
- It is an easy and enjoyable read -
it’s fun! (See the reviews) - The tips, hints and advice are abundant, clear and sound.
- There is also advice on how to improve your chance of getting a better job after you graduate from Uni.
- And the advice can help you progress faster in your career and earn more money more quickly.
- The second edition of Going to University: the Secrets of Success has been updated and expanded. It now includes such things as:
* Advice on using PowerPoint to your best advantage
* Tips for tackling case-
* A list of good free computer programs, organised by topic, so that you can easily find what you want. (This can save you time and money, much more than the price of this book!)
Why not check out the Contents Page and see what you will get?
And a book that can help you a lot:
Going to University: the Secrets of Success
by Kevin Bucknall, BSc(Econ), PhD
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REVIEWS BY STUDENTS
Pugwash News , Portsmouth’s Official Student Newspaper
“When I was given this book, I thought that it would be another boring book; but how wrong I was! This book is not a book that provides you with details about university life. It is an interactive book that acts as a guide to every student covering aspects like studies, finances; night life and accommodation, just to name a few. In fact, the title of this book pretty much says it all; it portrays a student’s life (with lots of introspection from the author) and how to make the most out of university life.... (Nandini Indiran) Read Full Review
5.0 out of 5 stars: Student review
“It is jam-
I think it's invaluable for anyone thinking about going to uni, enrolling in uni, or already at uni. I highly recommend it.”
(Michael Bower, student, Amazon.co.uk)
5.0 out of 5 stars A fresher's handbook
“...Although aimed at first year students and written in a light and lively manner,
the book ends with advice on motivation, brainstorming, team-
4.0 out of 5 stars “Great for students going straight from college
It is a good book... It has parts about student living, how to plan your finances and get by on a budget. Also a good part on how to get over the 'OMG this is a whole different world' feeling you get when you actually walk into the place (we've all been there) a book I wish I had at 18.” (Aisha V. Shawcross, Amazon.co.uk)
“Richard Benstead finds out about how to be a success at university...
...Bucknall’s book, written with the aim of offering a brief guide to those about
to arrive at university (including the often ignored mature student), explains the
fundamental issues each student is likely to face at university -
NOTE: The educational system approves of the book, so much so that UCAS sells it both in its catalogue and on line. Prospects Education Resources, which offers many services to schools, colleges and universities, has also chosen to carry and sell the book. If you work for a school, a college or a library it can be ordered via your normal supplier, including Bertrams, Coutts, and Northern Books.
The six articles in the economics area:
- “An Introduction to Economics in 5,000 Words and a Bit” Download
- “Business Cycles, Recessions and Economic Booms” Download
- “Demand, Supply and Elasticity Diagrams” Download
- “Trying to Make Sense of Economic Policy -
Part 1: What Do Governments Try to Do?” Download - “Trying to Make Sense of Economic Policy -
Part 2: Why is it so Difficult to Get it Right?” Download - “A summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the market” (price mechanism) NEW! Download
The economics book:
An Introduction to Economics Download
To download the free notes, free articles or the free book, please click on what interests you
Because of its size, the economics book is in a zip file, the rest are in PDF format.
Watch the video “Japan and its Culture”
This is the first of a series of educational videos. It may take a few moments to load as the images are of high quality.
The six articles of general study relevance:
- “How to Increase Motivation” Download
- “Improve Your Marks in Exams: the Meaning of Commonly Used Words” Download
- “Mature Students -
Uni Certainly is for You” Download - “How to do Better with Data Response Questions” Download
- “Ten Top Tips for Revising for Exams” Download
- “Tips for Doing Research” Download
The cultural article about Japan:
“The Most Important Elements in Japanese Culture” Download