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Think your first year at uni doesn't count? Think again. Here, Tormod, our award winning academic writing and social science tutor, shares his expert, insider knowledge on what to avoid doing in your first year of university.
Tormod has provided academic support to countless students that have then went on to study at the most competitive degree programs in the UK, including: Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL and KCL.
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CONTENTS
0:00 Introduction
0:34 1 - Avoid thinking your first year isn't important
02:28 2 - Avoid being told what to do
04:07 3 - Avoid neglecting the module handbooks
05:33 4 - Avoid skipping lectures
07:26 5 - Avoid doing "all-nighters"
09:36 Work with us
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Think your first year at uni doesn't count? Think again. Here, Tormod, our award winning academic writing and social science tutor, shares his expert, insider knowledge on what to avoid doing in your first year of university.
Tormod has provided academic support to countless students that have then went on to study at the most competitive degree programs in the UK, including: Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL and KCL.
Get your FREE personal statement template and applications cheatsheet.
55% of our Oxbridge applicants GET IN! Why not join them?
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CONTENTS
0:00 Introduction
0:34 1 - Avoid thinking your first year isn't important
02:28 2 - Avoid being told what to do
04:07 3 - Avoid neglecting the module handbooks
05:33 4 - Avoid skipping lectures
07:26 5 - Avoid doing "all-nighters"
09:36 Work with us
The Profs’ consultancy team have many years of experience advising students on how to get into some of the most competitive universities and degree programmes in the UK. Get in touch with our friendly team today to access our dedicated support.
CONTENT FILMED WITH
Panasonic Lumix GH5s
Leica 12-35mm F/2.4 lens
Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone
NEEWER LED Video Lighting Kit
CONTACT US
Address: Hogarth House, 136 High Holborn, London WC1V 6PX
Website: theprofs.co.uk
Call: +44 208 004 7639
Email: enquiries@theprofs.co.uk
Enquire: theprofs.co.uk/contact-the-profs
FOLLOW US
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