Introduction to

Student Life

Access and Student Recruitment TeamDurham University

2012/13

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[ Student Life ]

• Studying

• Location, location, location

• Accommodation and Durham colleges

• Get involved!

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[ A variety of courses]

To see more, visit the UCAS Course Search!

Arts *

ClassicsCombined Arts

EnglishHistory

Modern Languages Music

Philosophy Politics

Theology

Social Sciences *

AnthropologyArchaeology

Business and FinanceCombined Social Science

CriminologyEconomicsEducation

LawSociology

Sport

Science *

Biological Sciences Chemistry

Computer Science Earth Sciences

Engineering Mathematics

MedicineNatural Sciences

Physics Psychology

* All these subjects are available at Durham University

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[ Studying ]

• Modular system

• Combining subjects:• Joint Honours• Combined Arts / Social Sciences• Natural Sciences

• Chance to try something new

• Sub-disciplines and specialisms

• Independent learning

• Study Abroad

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[ Studying in Durham ]

• World-class research-led teaching

• Excellent facilities:• University Library• Lecture theatres• Specialist labs• Specialist libraries and archives

∂“Contact

Time”

Six Choices per Year

Modular

Variety of Options

Lectures

Seminars

Tutorials

Your course

Self-Directed

Study

Project Work

Essays

Library Research

Practicals / labs

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[ Day In The Life Of A Student… ]

1st Year Law Student

12:00-13:00: Lectures

13:00-14:00: Lunch

14:00-15:00: Seminar

16:00-late: Independent learning & free time!!!

Approx 6 hours per week

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[ Day In The Life Of A Student… ]

2nd Year Physics Student

10:00-12:00: Lectures

12:00-13:00: Lunch

13:00-16:00: Laboratory work

16:00-late: Free time (or work…!)

Approx 20 hours per week

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[ Day In The Life Of A Student… ]

3rd Year Geography Student

12:00-14:00: Lectures

14:00-15:30: Lunch

15:30-16:15: Dissertation meeting (every other week)

16:15-18:15: Lectures

18:15-late: Free time (or work…!)

Approx 12 hours per week

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[ Things to Remember ]

• Commitments vary depending on your course.

• Your “contact time” will be less than at school.

• You will be expected to do a lot of your own study……but that is what makes it interesting!

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[ Location ]

• Close to / far from home?• Big city / small town• Inner city / suburbs?• Cost of living• Transport / travel costs• Social scene

• Campus, city or collegiate?• Facilities• Size of the student body• Sciences / arts focus?• Modern / old?

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Location

Campus CityCollegiate

Modern city Old city

Small Medium Large

Small city Large city

Durham University

Size of student body

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Which of these matter most to you?

[ Think carefully… ]

Do you have any strong preferences?

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[ Accommodation ]

• Catering

• Welfare and Support

• Sports and Societies

• Social Life

• Community and Identity

And much more…

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[ Colleges: So much more!]

Collingwood

Grey

Hatfield

John Snow

Josephine Butler

St Aidan’s

St Chad’s

St Cuthbert’s

Stephenson

St Hild & St Bede

St John’s

St Mary’s

Trevelyan

University

Ustinov

Van Mildert

Buildings

Facilities

Traditions

Societies

16 to choose

from!

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[ What do students say?]

“The collegiate system has greatly increased my confidence. It has encouraged me to get involved in student life in many different ways: societies, working in the bar, sports events between colleges, and much more!”

Caecillie Hobhouse, St Cuthbert's

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[ What do students say?]

"Being part of College is amazing. There is a real sense of belonging and community spirit. Being part of the sports, music and drama societies within the College, as well as socialising, are great ways of meeting people and making friends. The College provides great support, making it possible for you to make the best of your time here."

Isabel Balmer, University College, Geography

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[ Choosing a college ]

• Year founded?• Catered?• Gowned Formal Dinners?• Total number of 1st year rooms?• % of en-suite 1st year rooms?• % of shared 1st year rooms?• Shop on-site?• Chapel/Multi-faith room on-site?• Approx total students?• UCAS Code?

What you will need to think about:

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[ Take the Quiz ]

Queen’s Campus:

• Older or Newer?• More or less traditional?• Catered or self-catered?• Bailey, Hill or River?• Larger, smaller, in

between? • Onsite faith room?• Onsite shop?

Durham City Campus:

• More or less traditional?

• Location• Sports or art facilities

“Which college is right for me?”

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[ Get involved… ]

• 55 different sports• Centres of Excellence for cricket and fencing;• Ranked 2nd in BUSA Championship;• College sports for all abilities;

• Open to everyone, regardless of experience

…in sport, clubs & societies!

90% of Durham students participate in extra-curricular

activities

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[Sport]Archery American Football Athletics & XC Badminton Basketball Boats Boxing Canoeing Cheerleading Clay Pigeon Cricket Cue Sports Cycling Equestrian Fencing Fives Football (Men's)

Football (Women's) Golf Gymnastics / Trampolining Hapkido Hockey Judo Kart Racing Lacrosse (Men's) Lacrosse (Mixed) Lacrosse (Women's) Mountaineering Netball Orienteering Rugby LeagueTarget Rifle Rugby Union (Men's)

Rugby Union (Women's)Sailing Shotokan Karate SkiingSquash Sub Aqua Surf ClubSwimming Table Tennis Tennis Taekwondo Triathlon Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee Water Polo

• Performance & Leadership• Participation• Community Sport Development

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[What do students think?]

http://www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/life/sport/

Listen to Durham University students talk about Sport at Durham.

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[ Societies ]

• Sports• Arts & Music• Food & Drink• Academic • Volunteering• Anything you want!

DSU, Colleges& Departments

Getting involved in extra-curricular activities:

Durham University: 1st for clubs and societies Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2011

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[ Societies at Durham ]ActionAid Society

Aegis Students

Aerobics Society

African & Caribbean Society

Aikido Club

Alternative Music Society

Amnesty International

Angling Society

Anglo-Japanese Society

Anthropology Society

Arabic Society

Archaeology Society

Arthur Holmes Geological Society

Assassins' Society

Astronomical Azerbaijan Society

Ballet Company

Ballroom and Latin American Dance

Band Society

Belly Dancing Society

Big Band

Biological Society

Brass Band Bridge Club Bulgarian Society Business Society Caledonian Society Calum Catholic Society Chamber Choir Change Ringers Chemical Society Chess Society Chinese Debating Society Choral Society Classics SocietyConcert Band Conservation Society Conservative Association Consulting Society Creative Thinking Creative Writing Society Design Society DJ Society Documentaries Society Duke of Edinburgh's Award Society DULOG Durham Student Film Durham Student Theatre Durham University African Singing and Drumming Society

International Development Investment and Finance Group Kendo Korean Society Krav Maga Society Labour Club LINKS Society Malaysian Society Manga and Anime Society Marketing Society Mathematical Society Medical Aid SocietyMeditation Society Methodist Society Mooting Society Natural Sciences Society Opera Ensemble Orchestral SocietyOxfam Society Palatinate Orchestra People and Planet Philharmonia SocietyPhilosophy Society Physics Society Poetry Society Pokémon Society Poker Society Pole Dancing Psychology Society Real Ale Society

Real Tennis Club Rock Society Romanian Society Save the Children Science fiction and fantasy society Scout and Guide Group Shorinji Kempo Singapore Society Skills Exchange Society Speleological Association Swing Society Tai Chi Group Tenteleni Society Thai Boxing Thai Society Treasure Trap Turkish Society Underwater Hockey SocietyUNICEF Society United Nations Society Vegitarian and Vegan Society Voices Welsh Society Whisky Appreciation Society Wine Society Wing Chun Kung Fu Women in Business World Cinema WTF Taekwondo Society Yoga Society Over 200 to choose from…!

Economics Journal Economics Society Engineering Society Engineers Without Borders English Law Student's Association English Society European Society Eurovision Society Folk Society Free Market Society Freefall Club French Society Friends of Palestine Society Games Society General LARP Geographical Society German Society Gliding Society Go Club Grove Happiness Society Hill Orchestra Hill Walking Society History Society Hong Kong Society Humanist Society Improvised Comedy Society In Step Inter-Collegiate Christian Union

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[ Benefits ]

• Meet new people

• Try something new

• Develop an existing skill

• Opportunities to lead

• Have fun!

• The Durham Award

Personal development:

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[ Welfare ]

If you are having difficulties

• Your course• Accommodation• Sickness and long term illness• Disability• Friends and relationships• Family problems• Finances

Anything that may affect your ability to attend classes

and study

∂ Your College

University

Student

Union

• Senior Tutor

• College Mentors

• JCR Welfare Officer & Reps

• College Parents

• Counselling Service

• Durham University Service for Students with Disabilities

• Nightline

• Education & Welfare Officer

• DSU Welfare Committee

• Welfare Campaigns

• DSU Advice Centre

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[ The Student Experience ]

• Not just a degree

• A variety and range of experiences/skills

• Personal & professional development

• Employability

• Friends for life

“These will be the greatest years of your life.”Mark Hillary, Durham University Student

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[ Life at Durham ]

http://www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/life/

Listen to Durham University students talk about life at Durham.

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Visit our website:

www.durham.ac.uk

[ Find Out More! ]

Create your own prospectus :

www.durham.ac.uk/yourprospectus

Book onto an Open Day:

www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visits

Introduction to Student Life

Any questions?

Access and Student Recruitment TeamDurham University

2012/13