Beat the System: How to Make the Most of University

Beat The SystemHow to Make theMost of University© Matthew Draycott ǀ 2011

Matthew DraycottJob:Enterprise GuyLocation:Zone @ Glyndŵr UniversityEmail:m.draycott@glyndwr.ac.uk

Graduate Jobs 2011?UK Graduate unemployment iscurrently 20% that’s a 15 yearrecord high.

Graduate Jobs 2011?UK Graduate unemployment iscurrently 20% that’s a 15 yearrecord high.This year ¾ of all graduateemployers only selectedstudents with a 2:1 or above...

Graduate Jobs 2011?UK Graduate unemployment iscurrently 20% that’s a 15 yearrecord high.This year ¾ of all graduateemployers only selectedstudents with a 2:1 or above......and the same companiesreported an average of 80applicants for every job.

Graduate Earnings?Graduates still earn more thannon grads, over £10,000 morein 2011...but to get that you stillneed to find work.

Graduate Earnings?Graduates still earn more thannon grads, over £10,000 morein 2011...but to get that you stillneed to find work.If you going to get The Careeryou want in 3 years time youneed to learn 1 Thing...

Graduate Earnings?Graduates still earn more thannon grads, over £10,000 morein 2011...but to get that you stillneed to find work.If you going to get The Careeryou want in 3 years time youneed to learn 1 Thing......How to Beat the System andget the most from yourUniversity Experience!

Beat the...What?A student experience isn’t justabout Classes or the StudentBar...its about getting involved ina broad range of activities thatwill set you apart as aninteresting, employable individual.

But Why Now...?Universities are packed withopportunities for self developmentand people who want to help.They are secure spaces whereyou can experiment with youridentity and try new things.

How To Beat it......Get Active and involved inthings that are new, interestingand outside your comfort zone,this is what the most successfulgraduates do….stuck? Here’ssix ideas to get you moving.

1. Meet PeopleThe networks you build atuniversity can last a lifetime somake an effort to get out, meetnew people and experiencesome different cultures andphilosophies.

2. Join / Start a SocietyHave you got a hobby your passionateabout and think it might be better if youshared it? Why not join or start asociety…they’re a great way to meetpeople and learn valuable skills.

3. Attend Events……Not Just at the Bar! At anyUniversity there are tons ofevents, competitions andconferences which can helpyou develop skills andexperience.

4. Try PoliticsStudent activism can be highlyrewarding; from running aunion to campaigning for acause your passionate aboutthere are loads of ways tomake your opinions count.

5. Intern and VolunteerIf your looking for ways to build skillsand experience of work considerinterning or volunteering, its also agreat way of trying different careersto see what you like.

6. Start a Business…Why not? In three years youcan experiment with lots ofdifferent business ideas. Mostneed relatively small investmentsand if one works then you candevelop it and see what happens.

The Key Is……Do stuff! Get off your sofa,stop watching TV and makean effort to invest in your owndevelopment…if you don’t noone else will.

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