Student Life

Post-GCSE

Academic

Differences between school or

college and university:• You chose what you’re studying• You often choose when you study• Teaching methods • Contact time

Location

Distance from city

Distance from home

Local area

Transport Links

Campus vs. CityCampus vs. City

Accommodation

Halls of Residence

Catered vs. Self-Catered

Location

First year vs. Second year

Getting Along

Academic

Health and Wellbeing

Finance and Housing

• Student Union run by paid students

• Voted in by student body

• Academic Representation

Representation

Societies

Entertainment

• Gigs

• Music

• Theatre

• Events

• Balls

Volunteering

• Community work

• Charity Fundraising

• University Newspaper

• Television Station

• Radio Station

• Sport:Competitive (BUCS)

Recreational

• Range of Clubs:Football to Powerkiting

• Membership Costs

• Volunteering

Sports

Inspirational Teaching

High Student Satisfaction

Life Experience

Good Location

General Atmosphere

Things to look for...

Things that UCAS don’t tell you

• Learn to cook

• Student bank account (cheque book)

• Railcard

• Budget - budget Welcome Week separately

• Take passport photos

• Don’t take a TV

• Check your insurance

• Don’t buy all of your course books before you arrive

• Get a job

• Look out for free stuff

AnyQuestions?