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Browse the official website of Harvard University (http://www.harvard.edu/), chooseand explore your own topic of interest. Present a mini-lecture/a mini-project.TEXT DUniversity Guide: Want a place? Get the insider knowledgeIf you're thinking about applying to university, you're probably confused about what toexpect. With tuition fees of up to £9,000 a year, you're likely to be wondering what the final billwill actually be and whether it's worth it, as well as the usual questions about where to go, whatto study ... and will you get in?Student life is still an unparalleled educational and social experience.
So if you want togo, you should be more determined than ever to get on to the best possible course at your idealuniversity.But how to actually get a place? Read on. We've got exclusive tips from the very peoplewho'll be reading your personal statements this autumn.
They reveal what they really want to seeon an UCAS form, and advise how to pick a course – and why following them on Twitter couldput you on the path to a cap'n'gown.What to study?Gloomy admissions statistics might leave you wondering whether the best course is theone that's most likely to offer you a place. It's not. Imagine dragging yourself to lectures to studysomething you hate for three or more years. Pick a course you'll be motivated to study – either asubject that fascinates you or a vocational course that sets you on the path to your dream career.18• "Don't be afraid to contact a university to find out more – this shows interest and commitment,"says admissions tutor John Wheeler at Staffordshire University. "Many universities make arecord of personal contact, and may use it in their decision-making."• "Don't apply for lots of different types of courses," says Sheila Byrne at Anglia Ruskin.
"Thisshows lack of commitment and not knowing what you want to do."Where to apply?Don't place too much authority on universities' glossy photos – they're adverts. Askyourself what you want from a university; how far away from home do you want to be, and doyou want to be in a big or small institution? At open days, ask the grumpiest-looking studentstheir views: they're more likely to be honest. Check out extra-curricular activities, libraryfacilities and bursary offerings, which differ according to university.• Nicola Rees, admissions tutor at Kingston University, says: "Never be afraid to ask questions,however intrusive you think they may be. Most unis have a live chat line for potential applicantsstaffed by current students or staff.
Ask what are the rooms like, who will you share with, whatfacilities are there? An informed choice will be a better choice."• "Apply early," advises Philip Davies, head of admissions at Bournemouth & Poole College."Don't leave your application until the new year. The best places fill up quickly." Unsurprisingly,Davies also recommends looking beyond traditional universities. "Don't forget colleges, whichcan offer you the same quality degree as a university, but usually a lot cheaper."Selling yourself.The UCAS statement – containing just basic facts about you plus your personal statement– is your precious tool to tell universities: pick me, one day I'll make a great addition to youralumni list.
But don't go too far – avoid jokes at all costs. You can make yourself stand outbefore your application lands on their desk: universities are making a big effort with socialmedia.• "Have a look at course blogs to get a feel for what's happening," says David McSherry, alecturer at the University of Lincoln. "Comment on them. Find out who the academics who teachon the course are, follow them on Twitter, introduce yourself. That way you'll already have had adialogue with them before you meet them in the flesh at an open day."• "Humour is a risky strategy – your taste may not be shared by the person reading theapplication," says John Wright, admissions tutor at the University of Surrey.
"Aim to devote themajority of the personal statement to academic achievement and motivations, but do includeevidence of leadership skills, and situations where you have overcome problems to achievegoals. Admissions tutors tire of reading statements like, 'I am fascinated by science'. Giveexamples of situations where your interest has been aroused."If the worst happens…If you're not successful with your application to university, don't crawl under a rock.Since many university courses begin in January or other times throughout the year, don't assumeyou'll have to wait 12 months: shop around."Seek feedback from admissions tutors as soon as possible," says Warren Turner atLondon South Bank University.
"Don't give up. Consider other routes into higher education – afoundation course, apprenticeship, work-based learning – before submitting another application."From: www.guardian.co.uk/educationExercises1. Who said that?"Many universities make a record of personal contact, and may use it in their decisionmaking." "Don't give up. Consider other routes into higher education before submitting anotherapplication." 19“Most unis have a live chat line for potential applicants staffed by current students orstaff… An informed choice will be a better choice." "Aim to devote the majority of the personal statement to academic achievement andmotivations…” "Have a look at course blogs to get a feel for what's happening… Find out who theacademics who teach on the course are, follow them on Twitter, introduce yourself.” 2. Work in small groups with the following vocabulary cards.
Do translation and backtranslation. Make sure you’ve remembered the words. Then exchange your cardsand try to remember as many words and collocations as possible. Be ready for agroup quiz on ALL of the vocabulary items.be confused about, be determined, cap’n’gown, show commitment, apprenticeship, befascinated by…, grumpy-looking studentstuition fees, get a place, drag yourself to lectures, glossy photos, feedback, stand out,current staffbe worth it, pick a course, set on the path to…, crawl under a rock, leadership skills,arouse interest, bursary offerings3. Role-play.a) You are going to apply to an N.
course in X. University. Prepare what you willsay, also prepare a personal statement (search the web to find out more aboutit). Make notes.b) Work in groups: applicants and admission tutors.Applicants: make a short speech presenting yourself as a future student, explainwhy you should be accepted.Admission tutors: ask questions to find out more information and make sure thatapplicants meet the necessary requirements.20ListeningListening 11. You are going to listen to impressions of students about their first week at auniversity in London (from http://www.bbc.co.uk/ ).
Listen to what they say and putthe words and phrases into correct columns (sometimes more than one variant ispossible).excitingmade a lot of friendslook forward tolive sociablySpeaker 1feeling independent and freea new life aheada great experiencea little bit scaredget acquainted with peopleSpeaker 2Speaker 3Speaker 42. Listen again and check yourself.3.Speak with your partner about what YOUR first week at university was like. Try touse the vocabulary from the exercise above. Share your stories in a whole-classdiscussion.Listening 21. You are going to listen to a radio programme about poverty and education (fromhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/ ).
Before you listen discuss these questions in small groups.-Which countries have the best quality of education service? Make your guesses,compare with other students.Do you think that academic performance and poverty are connected? How?Do you know any examples which prove that poorer/richer children/students havebetter academic results?2. Where are poorer pupils most likely to do well? Argument your choice.A. FinlandB. CanadaC. South Korea3.
Now listen to the programme and check yourself.4. Listen to the first part of the programme (up to 01:50) and complete the sentences.Listen again to check yourself.211) The report, from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – orOECD – studies whether there is an inevitable link between ……… and ……… ……….2) If you're from a ……… ……… then 'the odds are stacked against you' – you're less likelyto succeed because the situation is unfavourable.3) So it's easier for poorer school students – or pupils – to ……… high ……… in somecountries rather than others then, Dan?4) If you're playing on a level playing field, it's a ……… situation for everybody.5) Which country do you think ……… ……… in the OECD list for pupils doing well?5.
Listen up to the end of the programme and match the words with their definitions.Translate and make a sample sentence with each.1) the odds are stacked against youa) money earned from working2) a level playing fieldb) moving about aimlessly, unable torelax or focus on tasks3) incomec) here, richer or from a more privilegedbackgroundd) person who is at the same level (e.g. atschool) or does the same job assomeone else4) fidgety5) restlesse) not wanting to be separated from otherpeople, often physically holding on tothem or seeking their attention6) clingyf) making small, quick movements in anervous way7) better-offg) a situation allowing an equal chancefor all participants to be successful atsomething8) counterparth) it is very unlikely you will succeedbecause in your current situation manythings will work against youWritingWrite an essay on the previously chosen subtopic for presentation.
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