The Virgin University Survival Guide

Oct 4, 2024 9:21 AM

Author:Karla Fitzhugh

University can be a bit of a jungle - student loans, essay deadlines and 'Freshers Week' are just a few hazards. But with the Virgin University Survival Guide you'll never be lost again. This unique university guide provides practical advice on all aspects of university life, including:

Getting ready to go - what to take and what to leave behind

Freshers Week - what to do and what definitely not to do

Your course - studying, coursework and exams

Housing, house hunting and dealing with difficult landlords

Money - everything you need to know about fees, loans and debt

Health and stress

Campus crime and safety

Work and careers - when to start thinking about the future

Graduation and beyond - job, gap year or a post-graduate course?

And, of course, how to make the most of your new-found social life.

After all, it's not all about studying....

Reviews

The hard science is as gripping as the fiction

—— The Times

An irreverent but genuinely profound romp through the history and philosophy of science, cunningly disguised as a collection of funny stories about wizards and mobile luggage. More that that, it offers a fresh look at the place that humans hold in the history of the planet

—— Richard Wentk , Frontiers

A rare and revealing insight into the world of this closed nation's "priviligentsia", a sector of society about which very little information is available.

—— The Times Online

(Suki Kim) lived under constant surveillance, fearful that she might slip up.

—— Daily Mail

A glimpse into the North Korean mind.

—— Francis Wheen, Mail on Sunday

It is a witty, light-footed, anecdote-rich history of the recent art of talking to terrorists

—— Justin Webb , The Times

Thoughtful, well-structured, intelligent and well-informed

—— Conor Gearty , Irish Times

Intelligent and insightful book on conflict resolution

—— Andrew Lynch , Sunday Business Post

[An] absorbing and authoritative study

—— Michael Ignatieff , Sunday Times

Collini writes beautifully

—— Chris Patten , Financial Times

Collini puts his finger on the nub of the problem facing universities. Collini's book is a must-read

—— AC Grayling , Literary Review

The Internet has fundamentally changed the architecture of business and society. This terrific book shows you how to live, learn, and thrive in a networked world.

—— Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab

In times of change and uncertainty...adaptability creates stability. It is insights like this that make The Startup of You such a compelling new way to approach your life. Hoffman and Casnocha have distilled the essence of entrepreneurship into a potion for personal success, regardless of your career plans.

—— John Etchemendy, Provost, Stanford University

The same extraordinary vision and timing that enabled Reid to found LinkedIn is once again on display with his book The Start-up of You. His central thesis, that every individual can benefit from acting as the entrepreneur of their own life and career, has never been more important than it is in today's increasingly globalized, competitive, and networked world.

—— Jeff Weiner, CEO, LinkedIn

A fascinating insight to the workings of Silicon Valley and the characters therein and how they interact with each other

—— RecruitmentViews.com

There is much helpful advice but the main themes are to make sure your network is as strong as it can be so that it helps you to also make sure you are in a place that has opportunities for you

—— Citywealth Magazine

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