For example: working independently, taking initiative, managing your finances and time, balancing academic and social commitments.

Development opportunities within the Tripos system

You will need to be organised to:

• prepare for exams;
• complete dissertations and extended essays (you will need to demonstrate your ability to organise substantial quantities of research data, structure a lengthy argument and manage your time);
• arrange work experience or time spent abroad as part of your course.

Extra-curricular development opportunities

Including helping to run and promote:

• sports teams;
• societies;
• committees.

Also managing:

• family commitments/childcare;
• budgets/finances.