About the University of Southampton
The University of Southampton
Whatever your subject area and course of study, as an international student you will certainly already have a lot of questions about the place that is going to become your second home quite soon.
In this activity you will learn more about the University of Southampton by exploring the University website and answering some questions.
Activity: Looking for answers about the University
The University of Southampton homepage is a good place to start finding out more about your future place of study.
Instruction
Open the link to the University of Southampton homepage below and select 'About us'. Search for the answers to the questions and make a note of them in the spaces provided. Then check your answers by opening the feedback.
University of Southampton homepage
1. What is the University of Southampton in the 'top 15' in the UK for?
2. How many campuses are there at the University and what are they called?
3. Use the 'search' facility to find some information on the website about the 'history of Southampton'. How old do you think the university is?
4. Can you find the term and semester dates for the next academic year? When do the main holidays take place during the academic year?
5. Look at 'Academic Schools' to find out about some of the key staff are at the University. How many Deans there are? Can you find who the Vice-Chancellor is?
Would you like to review the main points?
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