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NOW WITH A 5 STAR AMAZON REVIEW!
"Although I wish I had read this book before starting uni, I am still finding it very useful and relevant as I prepare for second year. It is jam-packed with useful hints and tips to make not just study easier and more enjoyable, but the whole uni experience. It is simply written and also quite funny which aids readability.
This book is very comprehensive. It covers pretty much everything a person new to uni would want to know - from finances and transport, through to what to expect in the way of lectures, seminars, tutorials, lab work and oral presentations, as well as providing advice on how to write essays and prepare for exams. There's only one thing I would have liked to have seen included which wasn't - tips on editing and proof reading assignments.
I found the stuff on developing team skills and processes very useful. (The research components of my course have a lot of team-based assessment.)It is well laid out and can be picked up and put down as needed.
The personality of the author comes through in his comments. It's kind of quirky which I like and the book is dotted with jokes which reinforce key points. A couple I particularly enjoyed were: `Art students: does your heart belong to Dada?', `There are three kinds of mathematicians: those who can count and those who can't', and `Dyslexics of the world untie' (no offence to people with dyslexia intended).
Its useful tips for staying motivated are already helping me to get organised/excited about the new uni year. I will make sure I get myself a `study buddy' next semester to help me mid-semester when the work piles up and it's hard to know where to start.
I think it's invaluable for anyone thinking about going to uni, enrolling in uni, or already at uni. I highly recommend it.
"Going to University: The Secrets of Success By Kevin B. Bucknall (PhD), 6 Feb 2008 By Michael Bower - (REAL NAME)
END OF REVIEW
Reviews of earlier books include:
“How to Succeed as a Student”. Four Star Rating: This fabulous guide is a
must for students from year 10 on. It addresses a wide range of issues and
advice. (Four Star Australian webs targeted to support students and schools.)
“How to Succeed as a Student”. Excellent book by Kevin Bucknall. (Dr.
Donald Simanek, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.)
“How to Succeed as a Student” ….Written for students…One of my personal
favorites! (Penn State University.)
“How to Succeed as a Student.” Written by Kevin Bucknall, really interesting
....take a look” (Dr Clive Buckley, North East Wales Institute, UK.)
This book [“Studying at University”] is obviously for someone planning to
study or already studying at university. Some of the chapters deal with
preparing for university life but the majority will be of interest to every
one….this book is easy to read, to the point and easy to dip into.” (Sheffield
Hallam University, UK.)
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