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Student life

Discover what it's really like to be a university student

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Do league tables matter? How to make sure you're choosing the right university

Finding the right university is about more than number-crunching. Here's what else you need to think about

24 October 2024

7 min read

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

6 min read

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

6 min read

How to make friends at university

Not sure you'll make friends at uni? Here's some advice from other students

24 October 2024

6 min read

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

7 min read

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

5 min read

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

5 min read

Why it's worth joining societies at uni

Who you'll meet and what you'll learn

21 October 2024

7 min read

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

6 min read

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

5 min read

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

5 min read

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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