What the uni expects from you
A realistic Guide to life at UCLan - written by students!
The basics are simple - abide by the university regulations, don’t break the law and be respectful to staff and other students. Simple really!
Turning up to class on time and not being disruptive is another must. If you’re late for no good reason or are disruptive in classes your lecturer may not let you in or remove you from the class and mark you as a non attendee.
The bottom line is that university costs quite a lot of money. If you make the most out of it then it can be a worthwhile investment. Unfortunately some students feel the need to sit through class talking to others or on their phone. Some students turn up late, strolling in to class with a takeaway coffee.
Now when we talk about miss-behaving students we are talking about a small proportion but a couple of students being disruptive cane effect a whole class.
If you are late for class then you disrupt the rest of the class and put the lecturer off when you saunter in.
If you chat, well first of all it’s very rude and often means that those around you are unable to hear the lecture. Frankly if you are not interested in the lecture then fine, it’s your loss, but it is very unfair to prevent others from being able to hear.
If you do find yourself in a situation where fellow course mates are being disruptive, make sure you raise the issue with your lecturer, course rep or Student Liaison Officer (SLO).
The university also expects that you take responsibility for your own learning. This does not mean teach yourself. It means that you need to read around your subject area, prepare for your classes, take the time to look at your assignments and plan for them. A lot of your learning at university will be independent learning. The more work you put in before and after classes the more you will get out of them.
Look at the lectures and classes as the building blocks towards you developing a good understanding of your subject. The work you do in addition to your classes is the cement that binds it all together.
There is plenty of support available to help you on your way from the academics to guide you on the subject, library staff to help you find the resources, WISER to help you learn how to approach and plan assessments and M and M Mentoring for a fellow student help you manage your time.
