Hey! 👋
I'm Sophia and I'm just about to finish my second year of university at the University of Central Lancashire! As many new students are preparing for their next step into education, I thought I'd share a bit of insight into why I choose my university and course, alongside an average day for me. 😊
When I first visited UCLan, I loved the campus, especially the modern appearance of the student centre! While it's a city campus, everything is based around one area, so it's super easy to navigate around, alongside still having the benefits of the nearby town the explore. I also appreciated the care put into student experience, with the priority being to make sure you are highly employable in your chosen field by offering practical experiences, rather than sticking to theory. 🗣️
I choose to study business and management, which I was initially unsure about but after speaking with the head of the business school, all my questions were answered and I was confident I made the right choice. The course has presented many opportunities to practically grow skills needed for management. Additionally, the university has a dedicated department for entrepreneurial support open to any student (on any course) at the university. The support has offered me advice, funding and confidence to grow my business, which started from a simple idea. 💭
Here is a bit more insight into my daily routine as a full time student:
6:00 am - Wake UpI I give myself an hour to get ready, eat and walk to my local train station as I travel in to university. I always make sure to bring some lunch, my laptop, pen, notebook, water and my university ID.
7:20 am - Train ride| The train ride is only 20-30 minutes, therefore I dedicate this time to getting myself prepared for the day. Either checking my emails, planning my schedule or deciding what assignments to work on within my free time.
8:40 am - Walk to ClassI The train station is nearby so it only takes 10-15 minutes to walk to my 9am lecture! I make sure the night before that I have checked where my classes are for the day so there is no delay.
9:00 am - First Lecture | I have an hour lecture, where I make notes based on the content which I can follow along on the app "blackboard", which is extremely useful to get some extra notes.
10:00 am - Lunch| I spent this time at the student centre, or within the library. If I'm in the student centre, I dedicate some time to completing assignments then meet up with some friends to eat lunch! Sometimes I'll head to the library instead if I want to solely focus on my work in a quiet environment.
1:00 pm - Second Class/Workshop| This second class normally consists of building upon the first. Sometimes we may do activities where we can apply the information we have just learnt.
3:00 pm - Second lecture | This focuses upon a different model, therefore breaking up my learning throughout the day which created a nice change.
4:00 pm - Train Station | From here, I'll head back to the train station and carry on the rest of my day. This includes going to the gym and relaxing at home!
Each day is different, I have some days which are much quieter than this with only one class however this is entirely depends on your course! This is considered a busier day for me so it's an excellent example of what to expect.
If your planning to visit the University of Central Lancashire soon for our offer holder day, I have some recommendations! Make sure to write down your questions so you don't forget them on the day as there is lots going on, this way you can ensure to ask tutors your burning questions about the course or current students about their experiences. I also highly recommend planning your day, as there might be some taster sessions you really want to attend, or even campus tour. If your looking to live on campus, I also recommend having a tour of the accommodations we offer.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
😊-Sophia (Business and Management)