LoveReading4Kids Says
Life for kids today is a little bit more complex than when I was a kid and embarking upon my life after A-Levels. Then, much like the Game of Life, you had college or career. But now the landscape is hugely different.
If you decide that the university path is one for you, take a look at this Backpacker's Guide, so named to ensure every student takes advantage of their time at Uni, the planning, the investment, the fun and the course. Be an active explorer, and make sure to maximise the opportunity, and travel well.
Navigate the lingo with ease (Russell Group, red brick, The Sutton 30) when determining your next steps. And understand what to expect whilst you're there (from working independently to the type of classes on offer, the difference between a lecture, a seminar and a tutorial and even the variances in setting.)
Starting University provides one of the best opportunities of your life to try new things, make friends and have different experiences. This guidebook by two teachers with decades of experience supporting sixth form students and Uni students, offers a real helping hand to those looking to embark upon University, from setting out and preparing for the ride of your life with twelve activities to do before you go, as well as after you've arrived.
Whether you're in the planning stages, whether you are just about to go, or you're within your first year, this is a brilliant read for parents, carers and students. A remarkable roadmap to ensure your journey is a huge success.
Deborah Maclaren
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The Backpacker's Guide to University Synopsis
University is an adventure waiting to happen and this book will be your guide, offering encouraging and friendly advice to help you navigate the journey like a seasoned backpacker.
Over the years, the university experience has changed for young people; higher education study is expensive, graduate employment isn’t guaranteed in an age of fast-evolving technology, and the stakes feel high.
In The Backpacker’s Guide to University, Dr Jo Philips and Martin Griffin draw on their collective 45 years’ experience teaching undergraduates and sixth formers to bring students the ultimate guide to making the most of their time in further education.
Together, they demystify the language of university and share the very best guidance on adjusting to university study, campus life and independent learning.
This book urges students to embrace the ‘backpacker approach’, a transformative mindset that will empower them to immerse themselves in the spirit of adventure and seize every opportunity that university life has to offer.
Features and benefits
• Offers short, practical guidance supported by key research in the field. Written by two authors – one from sixth form teaching, one from university teaching – who have supported students in both contexts.
• Includes clear and easy tasks, structured so that students can work through them sequentially from pre-arrival to the end of the first year and beyond.
• Written in a warm and approachable style, communicating comprehensive information through the easily digestible metaphor of backpacking.
About This Edition
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9781785837449 |
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28th August 2025 |
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Jo Philips, Martin Griffin |
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Crown House Publishing |
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Paperback |
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200 pages |
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Jo Philips, Martin Griffin Press Reviews
'The most practical and positive guide you could wish for, 100% encouraging. The Backpacker’s Guide is refreshingly honest about the huge difference between secondary school and university, while also introducing this new life stage as an entirely do-able adventure. Phillips and Griffin are friendly, respectful mentors who demystify the language and suggest small but meaningful steps to build confidence, from weekly scheduling to receiving demoralising feedback to building concentration. This book connects the practical and emotional aspects of learning to learn, and cheers on the reader to embrace the unique experience of university life.' - Professor Clare Rishbeth, University of Sheffield
About Jo Philips, Martin Griffin
Dr Jo Phillips has taught in four different sixth form colleges, then moved into higher education, and has been teaching in universities for the last 15 years. This puts her in a rare position - she’s taught not only A-level students but hundreds of undergraduates too. She currently teaches Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield.
Martin Griffin has spent his career teaching in three different sixth form colleges and has been a head of sixth form and deputy headteacher, guiding and supporting students with their university applications. He is currently an award-winning writer of both fiction and non-fiction, and he trains teachers to help students perform at their best.
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