Making the Transition to HE

Taking on greater responsibility

Manage own workloadHE deadlines are non-

negotiableTake up new

opportunitiesWork/outside interests

Independent of parentsCan’t interfere – or

argue your caseFinancial commitments

Learning to think for yourselfBroadening horizons

ReadingInternetOther peopleTravel, etc

Trying out new ideasDon’t be afraid of

making mistakesSeek help/advice

Thinking at a higher levelSound out your ideasUse the right languageRefer to other people’s

workAnalyse and evaluateLearn to listenBe prepared to changeRecord thought

processes

Taking on personal responsibility

Access to resourcesPersonality clashesUnderstanding the

briefOutside pressuresAcademic

requirementsPeer and tutor valuesIdentify supportDevelop strategiesCommunicate

Academic skills workshop

Making the Transition to HE