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Finding the right university is about more than number-crunching. Here's what else you need to think about
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Is it a good idea to take a gap year before university?
Get the inside track on what it’s like going to university after taking a gap year, with tips and advice from UEA staff and students
24 October 2024
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Support at university: students describe where to find help
Worried about getting enough support at university? Find out what other students found the most helpful
24 October 2024
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How to make friends at university
Not sure you'll make friends at uni? Here's some advice from other students
24 October 2024
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Is a postgrad course worth it? The pros and cons of postgraduate study
What to think about before taking the next academic step
24 October 2024
10 min read
Everyday worries about starting university (and what to do about them)
Students and staff at UEA share their tips for anyone feeling unsure about going to university
24 October 2024
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Ten things students weren't expecting when they started uni
Starting university brings many new experiences. You'll be more prepared for some than others...
24 October 2024
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What is the social life of a postgrad student like?
All work and no play? We take a look at the reality of postgrad life
24 October 2024
11 min read
How to look after yourself and live independently at uni
Here's how to get ready for uni
24 October 2024
6 min read
What is student accommodation like at uni?
Where should you live at uni? Find out what to expect from student living
24 October 2024
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Why it's worth joining societies at uni
Who you'll meet and what you'll learn
21 October 2024
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The biggest differences between school or college and university
Find out what to expect from uni
21 October 2024
18 min read
What university is really like
Here's what to expect from student life...
21 October 2024
4 min read
A week in the life of a medical student
What is it like to study medicine?
21 October 2024
6 min read
Should you choose a campus or city university?
Think carefully about where you'll study; it's just as important as what you'll study
21 October 2024
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15 things that only happen in university halls
You'll have ticked all these off the list within two weeks of turning up...
21 October 2024
10 min read
What is a university lecture like?
What to expect from your lectures
21 October 2024
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What students wish they’d known about postgrad study
Being a postgrad is a whole different ballgame
14 October 2024
7 min read
Starting university: what you need to know
What to know and how to prepare before starting uni
14 October 2024
5 min read
Seven questions you must ask yourself before choosing your uni
Where are you going to go? Here's how to get your head around the big decision
14 October 2024
5 min read
How to make sure you've picked the right firm uni
Choosing the right uni for you? It's about more than just league table placings, say current students
14 October 2024
4 min read
A day in the life of a science student
Three students talk about their experiences on science courses
14 October 2024
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What it's like going from school to university
Two students share their experience of making the jump to degree study
14 October 2024
4 min read
Life lessons university will teach you
Student life beckons...are you ready?
14 October 2024
6 min read
Finding the one: how I picked the right uni
Find out how these students decided on their dream uni
14 October 2024
7 min read
How do students cover the cost of going to university?
Are you concerned about the cost of going to university? We take a look at what you’ll need to pay, and the student finance and university funding options that can help
14 October 2024
16 min read
63 things students wish they had known about university
Get a heads-up on what to expect
24 September 2024
6 min read
What kind of university is best for you?
Get that shortlist sorted
24 September 2024
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