Your Essential Guide to University Life

Get ready for university life and make the most of your time as a student

What do you think university life is like?

You probably have many questions about what to expect. This course will help you prepare for the best possible start, wherever you go.

You’ll hear practical advice on how to navigate university life from current students and staff as they give you an insight into the expectations vs reality, the support available and common questions about what’s ahead.

Develop an action plan as you progress through the course and take it with you as a resource to guide you through those first few weeks and help make the most of the opportunities university has to offer.

This course is designed for anyone considering or soon to be enrolling at university.

Parents and supporters may also find this course useful to gain a better understanding of what living at university entails, and the sources of support that are available to students throughout their undergraduate career.

• Ready
• Getting started
• Is uni right for you?
• You and the academic community
• More than just a degree
• Finding out more
• Review and reflect
• Set
• Welcome to Week 2
• Your new home
• Money
• Looking after yourself
• Review and reflect
• Go
• Welcome to Week 3
• Your first week at uni
• The balance
• Your next steps