Leaving school or college behind and becoming a university student is surely one of the most exciting life stages. For the first time, you can concentrate exclusively on the subject that most interests you, enjoying a wealth of intellectual stimulation: new political theories and philosophies, political systems and ideologies to grapple with, a host of academics to learn from, and your fellow undergraduates to support and provoke you. But, as all political observers know, freedom brings challenges. The most successful students adapt their approach to their studies to suit their newfound independence.
The most obvious difference between school and university is that, in the latter, you are essentially on your own most of the time. You may only have a handful of hours of structured learning in the week (lectures, seminars, tutorials). You will be issued with a university library card, a reading list, and assignments which may not be due in for a month or more. While science undergraduates will be waking up in time for lectures at 9 o’clock, you may be free to stay up late and sleep in. Deciding how to spend your days will determine how successful you are.
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