In this section, we highlight some of the main skills that you require and will develop in your first year at university. Learning isn’t always comfortable, it is a process and a skill that you can continually practice throughout your degree. Challenging your expectations of learning and being open to engaging with your studies in new ways will set up for your first year and towards your future career and wider activities. Transition Into University (Student Minds) Independent Learning You will be expected to develop your independent learning skills from the start of your studies and make the most of all opportunities to practice and enhance these skills. Time Management You will be completely responsible for managing your own time, making sure there is time for study and meeting assessment deadlines, for work, for fun and for you. This article was published on 2024-11-12