Every Monday, firstpoint publishes five points about a topic related to life at university. This week, although teaching has finished for the majority of courses, that doesn’t mean that support is no longer available…
POINT ONE: FIRSTPOINT ARE HERE ALL SUMMER…
firstpoint continues to be open throughout the summer. You can contact us by telephone 01905 542551, by email: firstpoint@worc.ac.uk or pop in to see us in the Peirson Study and Guidance Centre on the St John’s Campus – please check our webpages for opening hours.
Come and speak to us if you want to register your DBS certificate, need a replacement ID card or need some support with your wellbeing. If you’re not sure, come and ask! We can help you arrange an appointment with relevant support teams from Student Services if needed, who are also all available throughout the summer. You can find out more about how we can help by looking at our webpages.
The Student Support and Wellbeing team are also continuing the Fancy a Cuppa events, each Wednesday 1pm-2pm (starting from Wednesday 19th June until the end of July) and so if you are staying in Worcester over the summer pop in and see us and stay connected with support staff and fellow students, whilst enjoying a free drink and biscuit. Staff are also very welcome to join and come and say hello. If you would like any further information regarding these events, please contact: fac@worc.ac.uk.
POINT TWO: MONEY ADVICE…
The Money Advisers also continue to run their service throughout the summer. Now might be a good opportunity to get some extra guidance about budgeting or asking for help with reapplying for Student Finance.
If you’re unexpectedly having to re-take a module, you may wish to speak with an adviser about your funding situation or take a look at the information on the Money Advice webpages. Contact firstpoint to book an appointment.
POINT THREE: ACADEMIC WRITING SUPPORT…
If you want advice on how to improve your use of academic English in your essays or presentations, you can meet with a tutor from the Centre for Academic English and Skills.
In a tutorial the team can support your writing by advising on:
- understanding assignment questions
- understanding tutor feedback and comments
- academic style
- planning and structuring written assignments
- critical thinking
- referencing and citation
- techniques for proofreading
- punctuation and sentence structure
- producing effective PowerPoints for presentations
- grammar and vocabulary (useful for students whose first language is not English)
Take a look on the Centre for Academic English and Skills website for details on how to book a session, or contact the team on english@worc.ac.uk
POINT FOUR: MODULE AND COURSE ADVICE…
The Programme Advisers help with the selection of modules, changing subjects or pathways. If you are thinking about changing your course, altering your module choices, or maybe swapping from full-time to part-time study, arrange to speak with a Programme Adviser to make sure you have all the information you need.
They are available by telephone on 01905 542727 and the telephone opening hours can be found on the Programme Advisers webpages (please check this webpage for any planned closures over the summer).
You’ll also find a Module Change Request or a Course Change Request on your SOLE page, under the ‘Course Information’ tab (deadlines apply).
POINT FIVE: LIBRARY SERVICES AND THE HIVE…
Don’t forget to access the award-winning Hive, a joint university and public library. The Hive is no ordinary library, with a quarter of a million books, 12 miles of archive collections and a regular range of events, lectures, exhibitions and performances. You’ll also find study areas with access to printers, wifi and laptop points.
The Hive is open 7 days a week, 8.30-22.00. Live chat will run until Friday 12 July. The Ask a Librarian service continues over the summer via online form, email or appointment.
Please return any library books you no longer need as soon as possible. This is especially important if you’re leaving the University. You can return items to The Hive or any Worcestershire public library. There are fines or replacement charges for late or non-returned items.
If you keep books over the summer be sure to renew them. You can renew up to 9 times. You’ll need to return items if they are requested by another library customer. This will still apply if you have moved away from Worcester over the summer.
Use the Renew Items button via your library account or in person at The Hive or any Worcestershire public library.
For quick queries email askalibrarian@worc.ac.uk or use the Live Chat service.
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