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gola
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03 May 2008 : 13:21:09
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These tips are based only on my own experience of university life. They are not necessarily wright or wrong, and others will no doubt have other experiences...if so, please share...Of course September is still a long way off, but I think its useful to get some tips well in advance so here goes:
1. You will get your module guides/reading lists in week 1. As soon as you do, get to the uni library and get the essential texts...dont leave this too late, they will all be gone by the end of the first week!
2. Avoid buying text books at first. Borrow them from the library, see how you get on with them and decide wisely how to spend your budget on books. Most books range between £30 - £40 each so don't rush off buying books which you may never "get on with".
3. When you get your essay titles (usually in your module guide), start thinking about them quite early on. For some modules, I waited until all of the lectures had finished then I wrote the essay. Looking back I could have started the essay much earlier and lessened the pressure felt later on.
4. Try and get to know/make friends with as many people in your group as poss. Don't get tied into a clique. There are some who are there on week one who may not stick at it, so at least you'll have other friends if some leave.
5. Revise as you go. I am currently trying to cram in about 7 months worth of info into a short span of time...silly, silly me!!
6. Be aware that this is a full-on course and your social life may not be as full as those on other courses. However, if you organise your time well you will be ok.
Finally...although I would not recommend rushing out to buy expensive text books, there is one book which I found to be extremely useful and "user friendly" : Principles of Anatomy & Physiology (11th ed)by Tortora & Derrickson. This has got me through all my physiology module quite nicely. For info on nutrition I personally liked Human Nutrition by Mary Barasi, very easy read.
Hope some of you find this helpful :)
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morgan
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 May 2008 : 14:01:04
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Hi Gola,
Sound advice!
What is the advantage of pinciples of A&P ed11 (£105+) over ed10 (£35)?
It is also worth looking at the comments on www.Amazon.co.uk & www.Amazon.com before buying expensive books. There are quite a few students who did not "get on" with this book. I found it tough going at first, but helpful as I gradually learned the jargon. Also if you buy Principles of A&P make sure you are buying the whole book and not just one chapter!
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James Collier
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 May 2008 : 15:15:30
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Great post!
We'll make this a sticky for a few weeks
JAMES COLLIER BSc (Hons) RNutr
Nutrition Consultant
Healthy Action
Professional Nutritional Advice |
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gola
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 May 2008 : 16:29:40
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Hi Morgan, my Tortora book (A&P) deffinately did not cost £110!!!! It cost maybe about £39.99 as far as I can remember - and that is for the whole, complete book. I think choice of book is deffinately a personal thing. I like Tortora, and a number of my fellow students like it. I also know others who have done other degree courses such as nursing who also really liked it. However, I would re-iterate that people need to try and get a copy on loan prior to forking out cash as you can never tell if its going to suit you until you start having to work with it :)
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morgan
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 May 2008 : 15:21:41
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Hi Gola,
I definitely could not find a cheaper ed11, so you did well! Obviously it is worth shopping around to find a good deal. 
Morgan |
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nattysims21
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Jul 2008 : 17:31:18
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| Hi thanks, I think these are good tips!!! |
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paulag
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Jul 2008 : 19:57:08
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Some more:
7. Read the question and answer the question set, not the one you think has been set. This is a very important piece of advice for essays and exams. This includes reading the marking criteria really carefully - there can be a scary amount of marks allocated for quite trivial things.
8. If you're not getting at least 60% - get as much feedback as you can on what you are missing out on. If you have an academic writing assistance scheme then use it. If you aren't getting very good marks in exams it's unlikely to be because you aren't bright enough it's more likely to be because you don't understand what's required - so find out.
9. If you don't understand something ask - you won't look stupid because you can bet half a dozen other people are wondering the same thing.
10. Accept that some of the things that you are expected to do will seem pointless and irritating, but no matter how good your argument is you will still be required to do them.
11. There will be times that you will really wonder what it was that attracted you to the subject at all. This is completely normal.
12. If you are having problems ask for help as soon as possible - don't leave it until the last minute. But remember they will not bend the rules for you - a deadline is a deadline unless you have a very good reason for missing it.
13. If you are at a university that allows you to submit a week or two later and loose 10-20% of the marks never, ever do this. If one piece of work is late this will simply push the next one late and you will never catch up.
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Lindsey
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Posted - 28 Jul 2008 : 14:32:06
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| Thanks ever so much for this post! All going in the memory bank... |
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pumakel
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Posted - 04 Sep 2008 : 15:07:21
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| i fear the time i will feel the wrath of number 11 :( |
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ecy oyanayu
Starting Member
Indonesia
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Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 12:07:55
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Hi...I'm new member here
nice tips.
i'll enter the university to study about nutrition next september, and it help me to face my fright in this new world (university).
now i know what must i do...
thx a lot.
Ecy :) |
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alexia
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Nov 2009 : 13:19:45
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Excellent tips :)
looking into getting the magazine as I have been wanting to get my hands on up to date info into Dietetics thanks :) |
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bettybubble
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Feb 2011 : 17:29:14
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afternoon all,
i am really stuck and not having much luck on the net!
i want to go to uni and get degree in diet and nutrition but dont know what way to turn 
if any could i would really appreciate it
many thanks katie |
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Roodie-Roo
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Feb 2012 : 18:53:23
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quote:
Originally posted by bettybubble
afternoon all,
i am really stuck and not having much luck on the net!
i want to go to uni and get degree in diet and nutrition but dont know what way to turn
if any could i would really appreciate it
many thanks katie
Hi Katie, which part are you stuck with exactly?
You can find out which universities offer the course you want by visiting the UCAS website, narrow down some options as to where you might like to go. Then you can find out the entry requirements and sort of work backwards from there, as you may need to do specific A levels or an access course to get a place on the degree. |
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healwithfood
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Feb 2013 : 20:49:47
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| If you live in London and need to buy the Manual of Dietetic Practice (latest edition) let me know, I am selling mine (in excellent condition, well looked after, clean pages apart from a few highlighted areas in vitamin C sections)for £50 if you pick it up. |
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healwithfood
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Feb 2013 : 21:26:51
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| I decided to sell all my books instead.. For some reason I can't edit my above post so I'll add this: If you live in London and need to buy any of the essential, texts all latest editions (manual of dietetic practice, Mccance & Widdowson, DRV book, portion size book and the latest PENG book email me I will sell for lower than the lowest prices on amazon (with further discount if bought together) if you pick them up. They are all in excellent condition. |
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Top tips for new 1st year students
