Event Details

The event is hosted jointly by the Department of Sociology and the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, and will be relevant to any student thinking of applying for a degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster.

The transition from school to university is always a challenging one, but during the Covid-19 pandemic it can seem more overwhelming than ever. Without the usual milestones like exams it can be hard for students to know what to expect in their final year, or how to make sure they are ready for the big move from school to higher education.

In this conversation, teachers (including Ben Hewitson, Head of Sociology at Kesgrave High School and host of the All Sociology: take 1 Podcast), lecturers and current university students will discuss common concerns that students might have as they prepare for their first year at university and reflect on their own experiences of this transition.

It will address questions such as: How does subject knowledge fit into these transitions? How do discussions in the media help or hinder transitions? What can students expect from their first year studying at university, and what do they need to do to be well prepared despite an unsettled finish to their secondary education?