More UCAS exhibitions

Here is a list of all the upcoming UCAS exhibitions around the country.

UCAS Exhibitions

UCAS hold many events around the country.
If you are looking to pursue a career in a Creative Industry, the event in November at ExCel, London, could be right up your street.
UCAS: 'Have a truly immersive experience as course leaders, current students, and industry specialists answer your questions and give advice at this interactive event. Experience first-hand performances and catwalk shows that bring your future to life, and give you a taste of what you could expect. If you are interested in a creative future, this event will help you decide on your next steps. Almost three quarters of those who attended last year went on to apply for a creative course. Which career path will inspire you?'
More details here

Civilised, polite, political debate welcome!

If there is something you'd like to ask about the General Election, for example,

• What are the main parties' policies?
• Who your electoral candidates are?
• Where to vote?
• Why bother voting?

you should come and have a chat with us in the Hub. We are not here to influence you in any way, but would like to see as many 18+ students as possible, voting on 8th June.

"But I don't know who to vote for..."

Deciding which party to vote for can be extremely daunting and it's hard to remember all the facts and figures, never mind what they might mean for you personally.
The BBC website outlines the main points of each party's manifesto in an easy to understand way.
The National Youth Agency gives more detail on the policies which will most directly affect young people.

Who will you vote for on June 8th?

Bucks New Uni Open Day 3rd June 2017

University Open Days

If  you are considering going to university in the autumn of 2018 you might like to go to a few open days before the end of the summer term. Open days will give you an idea about what type of uni (e.g. campus or city) you would like to study at, as well as giving you an insight into the kind of courses available. Click here for a list of Open Days

Student Finance 2017 deadline

The deadline to apply for Student Finance is the 26th May 2017 . If you haven't applied by then you may not get your funding before the start of your course.

Register to vote

If you are 18 and want to vote in the General Election on 8th June, you need to register to vote before the 22nd May.
Register here

Are you checking your emails?

Now that you have confirmed your 1st and 2nd choice of university and applied for Student Finance, it is important you check your emails regularly.
Universities may want you to apply for accommodation or have bursaries on offer.
Don't forget Student Services are here to help if you need some advice or guidance.

Social Work internships abroad

Projects Abroad Social Work internships can give you an insight into your future career; you gain valuable work experience whilst helping others.
Projects Abroad

There is still time to apply for University this year.

Follow the link to find out about getting into university this autumn: UCAS - late applications

Open Events at University Centre Farnborough

University Centre Farnborough is an accredited college of the University of Surrey. They are taking applications for degree courses starting this autumn in a range of subjects. Have a look at their website:
University Centre Farnborough

Welcome back

We hope you enjoyed the sunny Easter break. It was good to see students working hard in the Hub over the holidays.

National Student Survey

The National Student Survey is quick to complete and will give prospective students relevant and up to date information about Amersham and Wycombe College and the courses we offer.

Bucks #TalentTuesday

Employers with live vacancies are waiting to meet you:

7 March - Creative Industries 6pm -7:30pm
National Film and Television School, Beaconsfield

14 March - all Business sectors 6pm - 7:30pm
Metro Bank, Aylesbury

21 March - IT and Engineering 6pm - 7:30pm
Bucks New University, High Wycombe

Contact Buckinghamshire Business First events team
events@bbf.uk.com  
Tel: 01494 568937

World Book Day

What was the last book you read?

Don't lose your licence.

Student Finance is OPEN

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Applications for Student Finance are now open for full time courses - 2017/18. Follow the link on the right to find out how to apply.

No offers? Still want to go to Uni?

UCAS Extra opens at the end of this week (25th February). If you have not received any offers from your five choices, or have decided to decline your offers, then you can apply for one new course through UCAS Extra. Follow the link below to find out all the details, or come into the Hub for advice.

 UCAS Extra - how to apply for an extra course

Travel Bursary Forms Term 2A

Please remember to hand in your Travel Bursary forms before March 3rd 2017.

Can you think of any Hub-related words to add to this word cloud?

Apprenticeship Event - Bucks#TalentTuesday

You have probably seen on Moodle that there are three apprenticeship events taking place in March. If you are interested in any kind of apprenticeship please come and see us in the Hub.

Some of you may have noticed our bird feeders outside the Hub. We have been practising our bird spotting skills and so far have identified blue tits, coal tits, a dunnock, robins, long-tailed tits and a fieldfare. No sign of any parakeets yet.

Term 2 Travel Applications

If you are on bursary the next deadline for travel applications is 3rd March 2017. All travel tickets/receipts must be put in a plastic wallet, along with a completed green form and put in the top tray in front of Yvette's desk. All applications will be processed the week beginning 20th February 2017.

Free online courses

Although you are all very busy with your coursework, it's worth having a look at the FutureLearn website, which offers a range of free online courses. Particularly useful are the courses which can help you prepare for university life, apply for jobs and succeed at interviews. For those of you applying for Nursing there is a course entitled:

UNDERSTANDING NHS VALUES: BECOMING A NURSE OR MIDWIFE

Apprenticeships

The link on the right - Find an apprenticeship - will take you to the gov.uk website which enables you to search for available apprenticeships in your area.

Construction Careers

You may be thinking about what you will do when you finish college. The website goconstruct.org/careers has a lot of advice about careers in construction, including apprenticeships.

UCAS deadline this Sunday

You only have until 6pm on Sunday the 15th January 2017 to submit your UCAS application.

Happy New Year!
We hope you had a restful break and that we see you soon in the Hub.