Crazy university jargon, the Jumpstart university, and the biggest problem in communication.
😊 Welcome
This week we attempt to demystify some of the crazy jargon used in university degree descriptions.
We hear about Jumpstart University, a fantastic resource to help you prepare for your studies at university.
And we learn about the single biggest problem in communication.
✍️ BSc, MA, MBChB? I’m so confused!
Whenever I hear a university presentation in a school, I am struck by just how much jargon we use. Listen to any presentation about studying Medicine, and you’ll hear them talk about MBChBs as if it were the most normal thing in the world.
The reality, of course, is that while a select few people know that an MBChB is shorthand for a degree in Medicine, the number of people who know what it actually stands for is vanishingly small.
If you are one of those people, you have no need to read any further. However, if you are currently starting out your search on UCAS and are finding yourself baffled by the weird and wonderful array of degree titles and wonder what they all mean, this article is for you!
While I cannot hope to include all of the different terms in one short article, I’ll do my best to explain the different types of university degree as clearly as I can.
💡 Did You Know?
So, you are sorted with your place, and want to maximise your preparation for university.
The Russell Group have paired up with the Open University to put together Jumpstart University: a whole bunch of free, short courses on every possible aspect of study skills (plus some subject specific courses too).
If you are serious about getting ahead at university, and have some time on your hands over summer, these might be right up your street.
📢 Quote of the week
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place."
George Bernard Shaw
Playwrite
You know when you assumed that someone knew something, just because you told them? And then it turned out they didn't?
The natural thing is to assume that it was their fault.
But the reality is that when we communicate, it's on us to confirm that our message has been heard and understood.
And if it hasn’t, we really haven't communicated anything.
⌛ And finally…
Did I mention my free UCAS Personal Statement course? In just one hour you’ll have everything you need to write your first draft!
You’ll find it at:
Thanks for reading!
Jonathan
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📅 Next week
Coming up next week: Is “find your passion” really the way to choose your university course?
