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Student profile: Jo Richardson

Name?

Jo Richardson

Age?

xx

Course of study?

BSc (Hons) Sociology With Psychology.

Year of study?

2nd.

Hometown?

Portsmouth.

Why did you choose to go to university?

I want to be a teacher so I need a degree and then I will do a postgraduate course to train as a teacher.

Why did you choose the university you are currently attending?

It is local to me and has a good reputation for both sociology and psychology.

What does your course involve?

Various lectures and seminars - both group and individual work.

Why did you choose it?

It is an ideal course to follow on to use when teaching.

What do you hope to do when you leave university?

Take a postgraduate course and then become a teacher.

What are the best bits about university?

Friendly atmosphere.

Is it what you expected?

Yes, it is.

Was it easy to make the transition from college to university and moving away? Was there anyone to help you?

As I am a mature student this doesn't really apply to me.