Hi my name is Sam and I'm a politics
with economics student at the University of Bath.
The purpose of today's video is
to show you a typical day in the life of
university for a politics with economic
student. I tend to start the day by
checking out the news. I'm sure those who
intend to study politics with economics
know that a lot changes in the space of
a couple of hours in the political world
so it's important to keep up to date
with the latest current affairs.
If I have more time in the morning I'll listen
to the Coronavirus Newscast by the BBC.
It's a very useful podcast for politics
with economic students as it discusses
the day's news with experts and covers a
range of issues that are bound to come
up in lectures and seminars. At Bath
University you won't just find yourself
attending lectures but a range of
alternative learning environments.
Every week I attend an economics workshop
which is a more interactive way of
engaging in past exam questions or
revision. The ability to share ideas in a
more informal environment is a welcome
change to lectures.
Getting involved with
societies at Bath University is a great
way of meeting new people and engaging
with a hobby or sport that you enjoy. I'm
part of three societies at the
University and find they help to
incorporate a sense of community.
Societies also enable myself and
other students to take a well-deserved
break from our degrees. One of the main
reasons why I chose the University of
Bath was its emphasis on the placement
year. Every week we are timetabled with
slots to help increase our employability.
These sessions can range from CV writing
to cover letters as well as general tips
and advice to make you stand out from
the crowd. I'm about to reflect upon the
advice and feedback written on my CV
before making amendments so it's ready
for when I start applying for placements.
That's a quick summary of what I get up to at University.
Thanks for listening.
