8. Problem-solving

Imagine that some of our alumni want to invest their money into improving the facilities at our university. Use the introductory phrases below to discuss which of the things listed below would/wouldn't be useful. Decide on two things that you think are the most important. You can also use your own ideas.

A (tennis court) wouldn't be much use as… A (new library) would be a good idea because… A (new science lab) would be rather useful because…

More computer classes

A smartboard in each classroom

Your ideas

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Shower cabins in the student halls

Scholarships for outstanding students

11. Hot Potato Game:

Study the basic info for 3 minutes. Get divided into two teams. Make a paper ball.

Team 1 throws the ball to the other team. Team 2 have to remember one fact from the BASIC INFO section. As soon as they have spoken about it, they throw the ball to Team 1 who have to remember one more fact about our university and so on until neither of the teams can remember any more facts. The team which is the last to come up with a fact wins.

Basic info

Degrees offered:	Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral
Size of student body (both undergraduates and graduates):	appr. 3600 of full-time students and 1100 extramural students
Bachelor majors:	History English Language and Literature German Language and Literature Russian Language and Literature Mathematics Physics Computer studies Chemistry Geography Ukrainian Language and Literature Primary education Psychology Journalism Physical Education
Campus Life:	Concerts, contest, Choral groups Psychology clubs Drama club Pilates and Yoga Student newspaper Student radio station Student government

12. How Can We Make Our University a Better Place?

Here are some ideas on how to make university life more fun. Do you find them good?

How can they be useful?

For whom?

What do we need to make these ideas happen?

Fresher's week with group outings or hikes.

One more cafeteria in the main building

A communication club for freshmen

Individual lockers instead of the cloak-room

Yearbook with pictures recording each year of university

Volunteer work to help the elderly people in the area

11. The People on the Campus

Below is the list of people you will meet at university. Put the words identifying them into the right sections of the pyramid. The top is the most important person. The bottom is the people with the least of university experience.

SOPHOMORE

INSTRUCTOR/LECTURER

JUNIOR

PhD STUDENT

GRAD/MASTER'S STUDENT

SENIOR

DEAN

FRESHMAN

Who do you think these comments belong to? Match the people to what they say.

FRESHMAN: SOPHOMORE: JUNIOR: SENIOR:

Uh, oh, I'm late…I hope the teacher doesn't mind. Eh, I'm a little late. May as well take my time now. 5 minutes late? May as well skip. Oh, no! I'm late to class! Better run!

Reflection: How different are freshmen from the rest of the students?