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This page covers a range of activities and short videos for various aspects of student life. They are great as session openers or as an introduction to group activities. Many of these resources are Sheffield-focused, but you can still use them as part of broader discussions about University life in general.
Use these resources to encourage your mentees to think about the day-to-day aspects of University life beyond the lecture hall!
Video Link resources for opening discussions about student life!
Video Link resources for opening discussions about student life!
What's it like to be a University student at Sheffield?
What's it like to be a University student at Sheffield?
AIMED AT: Y19 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
University Life: Support available, Student's Union, Campaigning, Volunteering, Sport, Societies, academic learning.
(Sheffield-Centric but can be used for broader discussions).
WHEN TO USE:
Session opener or group session about University Life
Student Accommodation at the University of Sheffield
Student Accommodation at the University of Sheffield
AIMED AT: Y9 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
Student Vlog: Discusses types of University Accommodation, costs and experience.
(Sheffield-Centric but can be used for broader discussions).
WHEN TO USE:
Use in a session focused around Student Life.
Student Societies!
Student Societies!
AIMED AT: Y9 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
Video showcasing the various societies and breadth of choice at University.
(Sheffield-Centric but can be used for broader discussions).
WHEN TO USE:
Use in a session focused around Student Life.
University Varsity!
University Varsity!
AIMED AT: Y9 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
A look at University Varsity and competition's that mentees can engage in during their studies.
(Sheffield-Centric but can be used for broader discussions).
WHEN TO USE:
Use in a session focused around Student Life or with a Mentee that is sport-focused.
Sport at University
Sport at University
AIMED AT: Y9 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
A slightly longer and more detailed look at the types of sport and sporting facilities available at University.
(Sheffield-Centric but can be used for broader discussions).
WHEN TO USE:
Use in a session focused around Student Life or with a Mentee that is sport-focused.
Global Opportunities
Global Opportunities
AIMED AT: Y9 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
A video highlighting global opportunities to study abroad during your degree.
(Sheffield-Centric but can be used for broader discussions).
WHEN TO USE:
Use as an opener to a session focused around Student Life.
School vs University: Short videos from The Brilliant Club
School vs University: Short videos from The Brilliant Club
AIMED AT: Y9 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
Short video clips explaining some of the main differences between School and University
WHEN TO USE:
Use as an opener to a session focused around Student Life and Higher Education.
School vs University
School vs University
Timetable differences
School vs University
School vs University
Subject differences
School vs University
School vs University
Extra-Curricular activities
Downloadable resources - Student Life
Downloadable resources - Student Life
Methods-of-learning-UNIfied.pdfMethods of Learning Sheet (PDF)
Methods of Learning Sheet (PDF)
AIMED AT: Y9 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
Brief PDF sheet covering different types of learning at University
WHEN TO USE:
Use as an opener for discussions around HE, student life and the differences between HE study practices and Schools/FE.
Create your own flatmate agreement & your own flatmate!
Create your own flatmate agreement & your own flatmate!
AIMED AT: Y9 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
PowerPoint that covers living away from home with a task to create a flatmate agreement and the ideal flatmate. Encourages mentees to think about the responsibilities of living with others.
WHEN TO USE:
Use for discussions around student life.
Design your own flatmate better for Y9.
Choosing the right University & the right accommodation.
Choosing the right University & the right accommodation.
AIMED AT: Y12 - Y13
MATERIAL COVERED:
PowerPoint that covers the different types of Universities & the different types of accommodation available to students. Includes tasks for Pro's/Con's and reflections on accommodation.
WHEN TO USE:
Use for discussions around student life, accommodation and HE
Group sessions about University.
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