If you’re planning on starting university in September, you’re likely to have mixed feelings of excitement and apprehension. Getting prepared can help settle any nerves and make you feel more comfortable for when the time comes. Continue reading to find out some tips on preparing for starting university… Sort out your finances Ensure your finances […]
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At the University of Surrey, most undergraduate students will have a break in their semester over Christmas, Easter and Summer. Continue reading to find out more about the holidays and what a typical student holiday looks like. Additional information Before we go any further, the information discussed below can vary with each degree (e.g. Paramedic […]
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What can you do, in those few months of the year that University pressures ease and you are not confined to campus or the surrounding area? Part-time job This may seem obvious but getting a paid job through the summer will provide you with some extra cash to support you through your studies, and is […]
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Moving away from home and living in student halls gives students the opportunity to live independently, and you definitely learn a lot! Continue reading to find out about how to live smart (e.g. saving money and time) in uni halls. Make the most of the space in your room Uni halls have lots of spaces […]
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As an undergraduate student, one key skill that I have developed at university is time management. In order to meet assignment deadlines and still have time for other activities associated with university, managing your time is really important. Over the duration of students degree, they can find time management techniques that work for them, and […]
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It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that studying is a key aspect of university. Studying is typically more independent than education at College or Sixth Form therefore there is a greater emphasis of students taking action of their own studying. There are lots of ways to make independent studying easier and more effective, continue […]
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