"Keep all your notes from A level and never be afraid to talk to the lecturers about things you don't understand."
Jennifer Shepherd
Age: 20
Course: Mathematics (third year)
“I was really impressed by the open day here – it was well organised and I got lots of advice from the students and staff. Plus, I liked the fact that it was a self-contained campus but still close to the city – I didn’t want to go to anywhere that was too small and quiet.
One of the best things about my course is the amount of choice we have, which means I can study the modules I’m really interested in. My favourite area is calculus – it’s very logical – and I’m enjoying the teaching module, too. Having coursework for many of the modules makes going into exams easier.
The staff at Nottingham are very cheerful and helpful. If I’ve been ill and missed a lecture, they’ve been really supportive. Most of them make lectures fun too, which is quite something in maths! The facilities are good as well – there are a few modules where you have to use IT and all the computers are loaded with the software you need.
I’ve got involved with the Student Volunteer Centre – I volunteered in local schools and was invited to the National Student Volunteering Conference. That was a really good experience – there were lots of seminars and workshops on topics like encouraging more people to get involved, effective campaigning and managing meetings. I also go to Trent Vineyard church and last year I was treasurer of the Palestinian Society.
After I graduate, I want to go into teaching. Coming to Nottingham has given me so many opportunities to work with children, and that’s encouraged me to decide teaching is what I want to do.”