
What's university all about?
What has university got to offer you? Is it different from school or college? And how will you make the most of it all?
The essential guide to preparing for university life & managing your studies.
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Coming to university, or even just thinking about it? We’re here to help you to get ready.
This site has been designed to provide advice to aspiring university students. You can explore one topic at a time, or, if you’re really keen, you can take it from the top and work all the way through.
All topics are arranged under four themes:
What has university got to offer you? Is it different from school or college? And how will you make the most of it all?
The inside track on how to live, thrive and survive at university and beyond.
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