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[\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.74″ custom_padding=”||0px|” transparent_background=”off” prev_background_color=”#000000″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”||0px|” custom_margin=”||0px|” parallax_method_1=”off” module_class=”breadcrumbs-row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Breadcrumbs (do not remove)” module_class=”breadcrumbs” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” custom_css_main_element=”border-bottom: 1px solid #ececed;” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\nGateways Resources<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ specialty=”on” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ transparent_background=”off” prev_background_color=”#000000″ next_background_color=”#1d1d1d”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_sidebar admin_label=”Left Nav Sidebar” area=”et_pb_widget_area_1″ show_border=”off” module_id=”left-nav-menu” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ remove_border=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Many people embark on the journey into higher education as there are huge personal benefits to be gained from the experience. Higher education is also a great time to improve on skills you already have as well as develop new ones!<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Speak to any student in HE and they\u2019ll<\/span> tell you how much confidence they\u2019<\/span>ve gained since they\u00a0left <\/span>school\/college. Each day you\u2019<\/span>ll do something new to build your confidence –<\/span> whether that\u2019s meeting new people, being in new surroundings or just generally being pushed out of your comfort zone little by little. Having confidence in yourself <\/span>will really <\/span>help you when you\u2019re looking for jobs,<\/span> but it\u2019s a great personal skill to have too!<\/p>\n Want to know more about how to gain confidence? Check out this great article all about ways to build up your confidence!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n The great thing about HE is that it\u2019s up to you to decide what subject you choose to study. That means that you\u2019re only doing something you love and are interested in. You are taught by leading professionals and researchers in that field whose passion for the subject is infectious and you will leave each lesson wanting to know more \u2013 learning and discovering new things each day!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Transferable skills are skills<\/span> that can be used across a range of <\/span>different settings and environments<\/span>. HE is a chance to build on the transferable <\/span>skills you already have and even gain new ones. Skills such as organisation, communication, team work, creativity,<\/span> and leadership are just some of the skills that you\u2019<\/span>ll develop at HE level<\/span>. They also happen to be some of the skills your future employers look for!<\/p>\n We covered transferable skills when you were in Year 9<\/a><\/strong><\/span> but just in case you need a refresher, here’s just some of the skills you will be able to build on whilst in HE:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/gatewaysresources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/263\/2020\/08\/Skills-at-HE-1.png” url=”https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/gatewaysresources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/263\/2020\/08\/Skills-at-HE-1.png” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n Hopefully this has been a great reminder of all the benefits HE has to offer, let’s move on to exploring how to access higher education.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″][et_pb_cta admin_label=”Content Box 1″ title=”How do I get into HE?” module_class=”content_box content_box_dark_bg” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” button_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null”]<\/p>\n Find out about the journey into HE and how to plan for a future in HE starting now!<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″][et_pb_cta admin_label=”Content Box 3″ title=”Why Study? 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page to find out what our students really think about their courses and about student life.<\/p>\n Visit the University of Manchester’s Why Study? page!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\nPersonal and transferable skills benefits<\/h1>\n
Gaining confidence<\/h3>\n
Learn and discover<\/h3>\n
Build on your transferable skills<\/h3>\n