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Healthy Living at University?

Why is healthy eating important and what is a healthy diet?

Healthy eating is important because it can help you manage your weight and will improve your
overall feeling of well-being. It can also reduce your risk of developing illness and serious disease.
A healthy diet contains:

• plenty of starchy foods like bread, rice, pasta, breakfast cereals, potatoes, yams and sweet
potatoes - look for higher fibre versions where possible (like whole meal bread or pasta)
• at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables daily
• moderate amounts of dairy products - look for low fat versions where possible
• moderate amount of meat, fish or alternatives like eggs, beans, peas and lentils - look for
lower fat versions where possible
• the occasional treat (foods that are higher in fat, salt or added sugar should only be eaten
in moderation)
• little salt - always read the label

In addition to this, you can actually take a quiz on NHS Choices to find out whether you're a healthy
eater or could improve your diet.

What do University students mostly eat every day?

Breakfast: Cereal or toast
Lunch: Take always, sandwich, pasta, fruit salad, snack
Dinner: Anything really usually something with meat (chicken/beef/pork
normally), at least two types of vegetables and rice/potatoes/ or salad

2. What are the influences of becoming addicted to fast foods?

Don’t think you really get addicted, however sometimes people tend to desire a craving and
comfort to satisfy your needs...your needs maybe for something that tastes good...it’s not
healthy but it’s normal because many people live off of fast-food.

3. What can be done to make them stay fit and healthy?

eat more wholegrain snacks, Eat healthily and eat fresh to stay fit, Treat
yourself each week, Get adequate sleep
Importance of Modern Languages?

1. Why is it important to learn a foreign language?

Firstly studying a language teaches you the importance of culture as well as improves your
communication skills. Using a language is a social activity and language learning
leads to encounters with people from many backgrounds. You will develop your
verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
http://www.soton.ac.uk/ml/about/why.html

1. Why are students not bothered about foreign language, what is their reason
for not choosing a modern language at O'levels and beyond?
They are not aware of the potential with foreign languages. There are so many ways of
getting a job related with a foreign language, it is easy to find jobs with that because not
many people tend to do these kind of jobs. Many do it for GCSE, but end up giving it up.
Think that Key Stage 2 is the time for introducing a foreign language to bright, able kids
but not for those who have yet to grasp the basics of English. As for the option of dropping
a language at 14, I think this would be a serious mistake as in the jobs market; those
people who can speak more than one language are at a distinct advantage to those who
can't. However a major problem is that there are not enough MFL teachers

2 How modern languages can be important for students and how can a modern
language benefit their career in the future?
Modern languages are spoken by millions of people and are learned for their
usefulness as tools of communication. Also it is very beneficial for their future, as it
opens big opportunities for them.

1. Why is it better to have a modern language in higher education?

Many universities tend to like when students study a foreign language at post 16. This is
because it is quite different what people normally tend to study. Mr Johnson said: "The
earlier you start learning a language, the better. Making languages compulsory from seven to 14
will give pupils seven years to build up their knowledge, confidence and experience."

2. The government is going to introduce about modern languages in

primary school. Is that viable?

The Independent newspaper says: "The earlier you start learning a language, the better. Making
languages compulsory from seven to 14 will give pupils seven years to build up their knowledge,
confidence and experience." The idea that language learning should start at the age of seven
received almost universal approval last night. However, Nick Gibb, the Conservatives' schools
spokesman, warned: "When Labour came to power 77 per cent of 15-year-olds were studying a
modern foreign language to GCSE. Now, as a direct consequence of decisions taken by Education
ministers, this figure is just 51 per cent.

Foreign languages to be compulsory from age seven By Richard Garner, Education Editor the
main recommendations

* Languages to be compulsory for all seven-year-olds from 2010

* Number of specialist language colleges to be increased to 400

* An inquiry set up to determine whether languages GCSEs are harder than any other subjects

* £50m a year boost to language teaching to train more teachers

* Target of 90 per cent of all 14-year-olds to study a language from 2010

* Range of languages offered to seven to 14-year-olds to include Mandarin, Urdu and other ethnic-
minority languages

* New languages "ladder" promoted - so pupils can take grade exams at any age, as in music

* "Open School for Languages" to teach languages in schools without trained staff

* If all this fails to increase participation at GCSE age, a return to compulsory lessons for that age
group should be considered

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/foreign-languages-to-
be-compulsory-from-age-seven-439967.html
Considering further education?

1. What are the different courses you can do?

There are more than 450 further education colleges in England (figure 2). More than 60 per
cent of colleges are general further education and tertiary colleges, 25 per cent are sixth-form
colleges and the remainder are specialist art and design, agriculture and horticulture or
designated colleges

2. What are the benefits of Higher education?

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHi
gherEducation/WhyGoToUniversityOrCollege/DG_4016998
The direct.gov says that: Higher education could boost your career prospects and
earning potential, while giving you the chance to immerse yourself in a subject
that really interests you and get involved in lots of other activities.

3. Why go to University or college?

Higher education could benefit you in a number of ways. University or
college lets you experience a rich cultural and social scene, meeting a variety
of people while studying something you love.
A higher education qualification can also lead to increased earning potential, a
wider range of opportunities and a more rewarding career.

An expert of an educational institution says: there are some 50 higher education institutions with
further education work and some 400 other providers known as "external institutions", which are
mainly local authority adult education centres also receiving cash from the Further Education
Funding Council in 1994/95.

2. Why do many think that University can be the only way of getting good
career? Is it because of the parental pressure?

Options after post 16,getting into University and higher education?

If you want to get into higher education, there are lots of options available. It’s
not necessarily about getting A levels – you can study full time for work-
related qualifications or go for an Apprenticeship. You may also be able to take
an Advanced Diploma qualification.

What could higher education do for you?Higher education can open up

new career options, and research shows that people with higher education
qualifications typically earn more money than those without. They may also
have more job security.

Learning while you work?

If you want to start work after Year 11, an Apprenticeship can be a route into higher education.
You’ll usually need to take an Advanced Apprenticeship. This leads to an NVQ at level 3 on the
National Qualifications Framework.
As an Apprentice, you will also study for Key Skills, a technical certificate or other qualification
relevant to your job. These can also count towards entry into higher education.
Help with study costs?
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigh
erEducation/StudentFinance/Applyingforthefirsttime/index.htm
If you decide to go for higher education, there’s financial help available. For full-time courses, you
can apply for Student Loans to cover your fees and living costs. You won’t have to start paying
these back until you have left your course and are earning over £15,000 per year. You may also
qualify for a non-repayable Maintenance Grant. There may be extra, non-repayable help available if
you have a disability, or if you have children or adult dependants. You may be able to get additional
help through a bursary from your university or college. See ‘Student finance’ to find out more.