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What is different about university study?

Being a student at university is an exciting time and there are lots of new things you may have to navigate. In this section, we’ll talk about some of the differences you can expect to face in the next stage of your studies.

Hear from some current Queen Mary students about what difference they noticed when they made the move from school to university:

Then take the course below to find out more about the different learning environments, what's expected of you a university and how you can stay motivated and manage your time effectively. 

What is different about university study?

Find out about more what is expected of you at university.

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Sitting in a lecture theatre and knowing when to note take was tough. At first I scribbled frantically and then realised it's better to sit there and take it all in. Lectures are recorded and can be watched back. You don't need to write down every word the lecturer says.
— Sumayya Zaman - 3rd year Biomedical Sciences student
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