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Transition from High School to University

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Transition high school to university | transition from high school to university | edupulse magazine
Transition High School to University | Transition from High School to University | EduPulse Magazine

Compliments! If you have qualified for and are now reached the stage of preparing for university. First of all, you should be very proud of yourself. You are about to begin what is the most significant change in your life so far – the transition from high school to university. The transformation may be unusual, but fun and exciting nevertheless… get ready.

1. Welcome week

When you arrive at university, you usually will have a Welcome Week to look forward to. This is a schedule of events that the University and Students’ Union put together in partnership. This varies according to the university, of course. To heighten your experience and allow you to make the most out of university, you will spend the first week on campus doing fun things that hopefully will match your hobbies and interests. Or possibly you can find a new interest or hobby this week.

2. Moving into residency/ accommodation

The majority of freshers will settle into Halls of Residence on the university campus when they arrive. Living on campus in the first year is incredible because it relieves the burden of having to navigate a difficult housing market. And you also don’t have to worry about travelling to and from campus because you’ll be there anyway. I would suggest that you can make the most of your time on campus by playing a sport, joining societies, and of course, attending your classes and studying. You can be sure that you will be with many other students in the same position as you, and all are starting the same new adventure. 

3. Living independently

The transition from high school to university leads nicely into another considerable part of your life experience: living alone. You will need to factor in time through your week to buy food and do your laundry amongst many other things. You may have taken these tasks for granted all along. But not to worry, having more independence is not bad. It can be hugely liberating and may allow you to take charge of your own life. Imagine, no one will command you around and maybe for the first time you get to decide what’s for dinner. Noone gets to question what you do with your spare time – it is all up to you!

4. Getting used to lectures and seminars

In terms of learning style, the university will seemingly appear very different. Your contact time will now be divided between lectures. Some addresses can be delivered to a vast number of students, up to 400 or above. This format demands that you to make notes for the duration of the lecture so that you can revisit them for your exams, assignments and seminars. Some seminars or conferences might be much smaller and therefore allow for some level of interaction. 

6. Planning for the future

Making the transition from school to university is big, but it’s one thing. It will be one of many changes in your life. University is necessarily part of your journey to where your future may take you. There is no obligation to have any idea of where that destination may be because Edu Pulse will support you to reach those resolutions. Your tutors and lecturers can also help you to think about how your university degree will translate into the world of work.

On this platform, you can find work experience opportunities, graduate roles and also online courses that you can complete to gain various soft skills. You can also book a one-to-one appointment with one of our advisors to have a meaningful conversation about your next steps.

Tinashe (Nash) is editor-in-chief and publisher of Edu Pulse Magazine. He brings 8+ years of experience as a journalist, creative writer and digital editor.

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