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Preparing enrolment (including uploading student ID photo, registering online, booking iPad pick up etc.)
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Student Finance is all accepted and ready to start
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Ordering learning resources with Teesside Advance (money in which the University provides to spend on learning resources and equipment)
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Buying stationary
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Completing online (optional) courses such as TEES (Transition Enhancement and Enrichment Series and Inductions which TU give you access to to learn the campus and everything that TU offers
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Keeping track of events for Fresher's Week that I may be able to attend around my induction sessions to meet new people and possibly make some friends
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Looking into what societies are available for me to join
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Booking information sessions on extra certifications such as Adobe Certified Professional (in case they might interest me to take alongside Uni Studies)
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Preparing enrolment (including uploading student ID photo, registering online, booking iPad pick up etc.)
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Student Finance is all accepted and ready to start
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Ordering learning resources with Teesside Advance (money in which the University provides to spend on learning resources and equipment)
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Buying stationary
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Completing online (optional) courses such as TEES (Transition Enhancement and Enrichment Series and Inductions which TU give you access to to learn the campus and everything that TU offers
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Keeping track of events for Fresher's Week that I may be able to attend around my induction sessions to meet new people and possibly make some friends
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Looking into what societies are available for me to join
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Booking information sessions on extra certifications such as Adobe Certified Professional (in case they might interest me to take alongside Uni Studies)
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My top tip would be to join a discord group for your subject before starting University! I found mine through a Facebook group which was applicants for 2023, and if there isn't one, make one, and advertise it in a group like this! This gives you a chance to chat to people online before meeting them in person, even before Uni starts! It also gives you easily accessibility of finding people (or even ASKING) to go to events with, it might be very nerve wracking to meet a stranger for the first time, but each time you do it, it gets easier. This seems like a great way to meet friendly faces, possibly meet your future friends and a lot of these people will be in the same position you're in!
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Attended ALL of the Induction Sessions, I know some of it may be repetitive, and you already know the information, but this way you can make sure you're not missing out on any information that you might have missed before, and this gives you chance to ask any questions you might have. As I'm sure you've heard before; don't be afraid to ask the question because 99% of the time, there is someone else who also wants to know but is too shy to ask! It's better getting an answer than not knowing!
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Use Induction Week to your advantage! This week gives you flexibility without having to worry about any studies in between sessions, days etc. to attend events (get freebies), meet new people, as well as explore the campus and the town around you (if you're not local)!
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Don't feel pressured to drink a lot, get wasted, and waste money (MOST IMPORTANTLY)! I've not drank a lot in the events I've attended this week, I've not stayed out late, still managed to get enough rest, and tonight I've not gone out at all! But it's good to go to events (even day time ones!) to be able to meet new people and make friends, even a few and going home early allows you time to socialise with people. Even if you don't drink at all, you don't need alcohol to have fun!
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My top tip would be to join a discord group for your subject before starting University! I found mine through a Facebook group which was applicants for 2023, and if there isn't one, make one, and advertise it in a group like this! This gives you a chance to chat to people online before meeting them in person, even before Uni starts! It also gives you easily accessibility of finding people (or even ASKING) to go to events with, it might be very nerve wracking to meet a stranger for the first time, but each time you do it, it gets easier. This seems like a great way to meet friendly faces, possibly meet your future friends and a lot of these people will be in the same position you're in!
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Attended ALL of the Induction Sessions, I know some of it may be repetitive, and you already know the information, but this way you can make sure you're not missing out on any information that you might have missed before, and this gives you chance to ask any questions you might have. As I'm sure you've heard before; don't be afraid to ask the question because 99% of the time, there is someone else who also wants to know but is too shy to ask! It's better getting an answer than not knowing!
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Use Induction Week to your advantage! This week gives you flexibility without having to worry about any studies in between sessions, days etc. to attend events (get freebies), meet new people, as well as explore the campus and the town around you (if you're not local)!
•
Don't feel pressured to drink a lot, get wasted, and waste money (MOST IMPORTANTLY)! I've not drank a lot in the events I've attended this week, I've not stayed out late, still managed to get enough rest, and tonight I've not gone out at all! But it's good to go to events (even day time ones!) to be able to meet new people and make friends, even a few and going home early allows you time to socialise with people. Even if you don't drink at all, you don't need alcohol to have fun!
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Setting it on an existing fairy tale or story
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It had to last 5 minutes or longer
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Have a clear mission and guidance for the player
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And present your game at the end of the day (with whichever way you'd like to present it!)
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Followed a fairy tale from a different culture (I can't remember)
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The player followed the map, finding different letters in which explained the story and gave hints to the combination of the puzzle at the end
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Don't feel pressured to have to attend events which include a lot of people, parties, drinking etc. there are going to be plenty of ways to make friends, such as, in your classes, extra activities (Teesside University has clubs for people who enjoy sports, arty things, supporting people etc. there are always events going on, you just need to do some research and find them out!) so, if you're not a party-goer, you'll make friends one way or another. Just try and talk to people in lectures, induction sessions, or even just as you're waiting for the class to start!
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Take time to look after yourself (this can be kind of included in the previous point) - make sure you're getting enough sleep, eating enough, drink water!!, look after your mental health, I know that being around a lot of people can be very draining - try not to run yourself into the ground and take some time for yourself and let yourself recharge; do things that you enjoy doing in your spare time like drawing, reading, gaming etc.
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Make a plan - Ensure that you have everything planned; what time your lectures are, making sure you're on time (I get an early bus in case of any delays, ensuring that even if the bus is late, I'm not), writing down events, lectures times, rooms etc. (having a planner physical or electronic is very useful!) and it's important to keep track of your student email or timetable online as there can be changes the day before, this allows you to be prepared for the next day (always double check them the night before/morning of too!!)
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Independence - I'm sure for a lot of people being at Uni means that you've moved and now living independently - sure this time to learn how to do things that are needed; learn how to cook meals, washing & drying clothes, making/changing a bed regularly, cleaning bathrooms/bedrooms/kitchens, take up a new hobby - you can find how to do these things through YouTube or Googling them! This is your time to be independent and managing your time to keep on top of these things that might of not mattered before, but when living alone you'll need to do these things to keep clean, managed, and using skills (like cooking) that you'll need for the future! I know this can be overwhelming but if you make a plan and keep this in routine, it'll become easier and easier and will make you much more independent and prepared for your future life!
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Information on what our assessments: A Group Assessment (which includes researching an art style and making a presentation) and a Individual Assessment (which includes making an online portfolio, a CV, and an asset created on the style we researched in our groups)
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Where to find the content we need (on Blackboard)
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What we can expect for the module
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Setting it on an existing fairy tale or story
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It had to last 5 minutes or longer
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Have a clear mission and guidance for the player
•
And present your game at the end of the day (with whichever way you'd like to present it!)
•
Followed a fairy tale from a different culture (I can't remember)
•
The player followed the map, finding different letters in which explained the story and gave hints to the combination of the puzzle at the end
•
Don't feel pressured to have to attend events which include a lot of people, parties, drinking etc. there are going to be plenty of ways to make friends, such as, in your classes, extra activities (Teesside University has clubs for people who enjoy sports, arty things, supporting people etc. there are always events going on, you just need to do some research and find them out!) so, if you're not a party-goer, you'll make friends one way or another. Just try and talk to people in lectures, induction sessions, or even just as you're waiting for the class to start!
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Take time to look after yourself (this can be kind of included in the previous point) - make sure you're getting enough sleep, eating enough, drink water!!, look after your mental health, I know that being around a lot of people can be very draining - try not to run yourself into the ground and take some time for yourself and let yourself recharge; do things that you enjoy doing in your spare time like drawing, reading, gaming etc.
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Make a plan - Ensure that you have everything planned; what time your lectures are, making sure you're on time (I get an early bus in case of any delays, ensuring that even if the bus is late, I'm not), writing down events, lectures times, rooms etc. (having a planner physical or electronic is very useful!) and it's important to keep track of your student email or timetable online as there can be changes the day before, this allows you to be prepared for the next day (always double check them the night before/morning of too!!)
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Independence - I'm sure for a lot of people being at Uni means that you've moved and now living independently - sure this time to learn how to do things that are needed; learn how to cook meals, washing & drying clothes, making/changing a bed regularly, cleaning bathrooms/bedrooms/kitchens, take up a new hobby - you can find how to do these things through YouTube or Googling them! This is your time to be independent and managing your time to keep on top of these things that might of not mattered before, but when living alone you'll need to do these things to keep clean, managed, and using skills (like cooking) that you'll need for the future! I know this can be overwhelming but if you make a plan and keep this in routine, it'll become easier and easier and will make you much more independent and prepared for your future life!
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Got a third in my second year and the highest I’ve achieved in third year was 55%Last reply 3 weeks ago
Got a third in my second year and the highest I’ve achieved in third year was 55%