University life brings excitement, challenges, and opportunities in equal measure. From managing your studies and budgeting effectively, to balancing your social life and looking after your wellbeing, this section provides practical guidance to help you make the most of your time at university.
The best places to hang out when you start at Uni Starting University for many can be a daunting experience. If you’re living away from home for the first time, or even commuting in, there’s a lot to take in during your first few weeks. Check out these five places to give yourself a flying … Read more
Three things you should know if you’re just starting out at Uni Are you just starting out at uni? It can be a bit of a daunting experience so with that in mind, here are three things to help you get by. TIP 1: Introducing… Studentbeans! The ultimate student discount website. As the website says … Read more
Whilst studying for your degree, you’ll also discover a lot about yourself. We all change as we grow older, and whilst you’re at University you’ll be bombarded with all kinds of experiences, and some feelings or emotions you’ll experience for the first time. Converse With youth often comes enthusiasm, but if you’re the sort of … Read more
If you’re studying hard and working hard, you might find it difficult to find time to unwind, but this is also an important part of your time at University. Follow these five tips to make the best of what time you have. Explore New Ways to Relax Relaxing doesn’t always have to be about down-time; … Read more
Hello there, “The Doctor’ here. I’m back to give you some further tips on various aspects of coping with academic life. This week, as the A Level results have just been released and many of you will be thinking about embarking on what will be a new and exciting but challenging experience, i.e. university life, … Read more
How to stick to a budget at University Once you get the hang of it, devising a budget becomes fairly simple, but like revision timetables, the hardest part is sticking to them. Follow these five tips to avoid financial stress at University. Develop a Budgeting Routine Set aside some time each week to pay your … Read more
Some advice on planning your budget while you’re at Uni Your money never seems to go far enough, and unless you or your parents are well off, there will be times when things get tight whilst you’re at University. Planning and sticking to a budget is a good way to avoid days or even weeks … Read more
Which student jobs work best around your course? There might be a common perception that students do nothing but sit around and eat pot noodles all day, but the reality is that with the financial pressures of modern day studying there’s little time for watching daytime TV and having endless duvet days. What with lectures … Read more
How you can stretch your weekly food budget even further The average student spends around £20-28 a week on food. It is likely that this will make up a large part of your weekly budget. Therefore, it is important that you spend this money wisely, to get the most out of it. Follow our top … Read more
Survive and thrive in the halls of residence You’ve waved your parents off and are now the proud renter of a box room, no bigger than a cupboard that is now home for the next year – along with a group of people, if you had the choice would not even go for a pint … Read more