Now, this is probably a skill you are already developing between schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities. At university, it is likely that your day will be less structured and timetabled than it is at school, so you will have to improve this skill even further.

Instead of just memorizing facts, critical thinking involves problem-solving, creativity, and more abstract and conceptual thought. Critical thinking is something that universities encourage in their students because it makes us challenge the course material, ask important questions, and learn new things from each other. It brings fresh perspectives to the table. My engineering classes are conducted using problem-based learning, where we learn by solving issues and exchanging ideas in a cooperative environment. The teacher acts as a facilitator, providing resources and guiding us through the process of finding our own solutions.

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I love being in uni and meeting new people and feeling confident about being independent. I love derby because it is not a huge city to get lost in and I always feel safe, plus you see so done you know all over the place.