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University open day guide: what to wear, take and prepare

A university open day is one of the best ways to find your dream uni. Get a feel for the place you might live and study for the next few years.

ByBuxi D.
24 July 2024
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#newstudent posts

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Student Living
How to have a (tee)totally fun freshers’ weekIf you don't drink, the tales of drinking games, downing shots and waking up with a killer hangover during freshers’ week are likely to fill you with dread.
BySophie M.
26 September 2023
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Health & Wellbeing
Missing home? I did too. Here’s how I settled inIf it's your first time living away from home you’re leaving behind everything you've ever known, which can be a really hard adjustment.
BySarah R.
3 November 2021
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Student Living
‘I finally feel like I’m living my life as me’: Georgina on being gay at universityWe're proud to be official partners for this year's Manchester Pride Festival, which kicks off this Friday until Monday 30th August with a schedule of exciting events.
ByGeorgina W.
25 August 2021
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Student Living
What was my first week living in student accommodation really like?Moving out of your family home and away to uni can be quite a daunting time. You’re changing everything you know and throwing yourself into a completely new situation.
ByMolly
21 August 2021
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Study & Careers
What to do now that you've submitted your UCAS applicationThe time after submitting your UCAS application can be pretty nerve-wracking, especially if you’re desperate to get into your first-choice university.
ByJoy K.
19 February 2021
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Study & Careers
How to write a personal statement for university applicationsApplying for university can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. To help, we've put together this guide on how to write a personal statement.
ByHazel M.
21 December 2020
2 men sitting with alcoholic drinks
Health & Wellbeing
What alcohol poisoning looks like - and how you can helpPeople aged 16-24 are the most likely to be teetotal. But, when they do drink, this age group is also the most likely to binge - and it’s binge drinking that puts you at risk of alcohol poisoning.
ByRob Slade
28 September 2020
Girl sat packing two suitcases on floor
Student Living
How to pack your life into two suitcasesOne of the biggest nightmares of moving to university is packing.
BySharna Y.
20 August 2020