You've got your prospectus, so what's next? Settle down with a cup of tea or a refreshing iced latte and breathe in that new book smell. Pick your course, make some origami and enjoy fun ways to make the most of your prospectus
1. Find the course for you
You might have some ideas about the subject you’d like to study and you know what you’re good at. Now you can have a deeper dive into the courses we have on offer to narrow down your search. You’ll be able to compare course elements such as content, entry requirements and accreditations.
Use post-it notes to bookmark the courses you like, so it’s easier to look back again later.
2. Make origami
Why not put your prospectus to good use and try your hand at origami? Who needs dull study breaks when you can spend your time folding and creasing your prospectus into intricate shapes? And forget about traditional origami designs like cranes and frogs – mix it up with a paper boat or a miniature version of your favourite campus building. Origami is the perfect way to procrastinate during revision season, or to distract yourself while waiting for your exam results. So grab that prospectus and get folding – who knows, you might discover a hidden talent for paper crafts!
3. Discover our facilities
Look through the prospectus to explore our industry-specific teaching spaces, labs and research centres. From healthcare simulation facilities such as a hospital ward and operating theatre, to immersive motion capture and VR studios, marine station, replica courtroom, forensic labs and much, much more! You’ll also have access to a 24/7 Library with over a million titles and to one of the greenest sport centres in the UK.
4. Start a book club
Why not start your own book club with friends, and bring the prospectus to the first meeting? Move over boring old novels, it's time to get excited about higher education! You can all pore over the course listings, argue about the merits of different academic disciplines, and daydream about life in halls. Who needs literary analysis when you can debate the pros and cons of an en-suite or shared bathroom? And forget about character development – talk about the skills you'll gain from a degree from Portsmouth. Let the academic debates commence!
5. Discover student life in the city by the sea
The university is just one part of living in Portsmouth. Browse the prospectus to find out how students spend their time: whether it's a barbecue on the beach, enjoying a spot of shopping in our designer outlets, or grabbing a drink in a quirky independent cafe in Old Portsmouth. You may be trying to decide where to live, which societies you can join or who to turn to when things get too much. It's all in the prospectus.
What's more, science shows that living by the sea is good for you for so many reasons. Breathing in the clean, fresh sea air, watching the waves at sunset, taking a dip at sunrise or getting together with friends by the sea, are all good for the soul. Portsmouth is the place to create unforgettable memories.
Once you're done browsing, get even more creative with your prospectus:
- Use it as a doorstop
- Cut out the pictures and make a collage
- Use it as a makeshift fan
- Prop up a wobbly table
- Use it as a coaster
- Frame it as a keepsake
When you’ve finished with it, you can pop it in your recycling bin, knowing that it’s fully recyclable. Our printers are accredited to environmental management standards and use paper from sustainable sources. We use vegetable-based inks and specialist finishes made out of wood pulp.
And don't worry if you've recycled your prospectus and want to revisit your choices. Find everything you need on our website.
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