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Life as a Student
This page provides useful information about life as a student. From here you can find out more about guidance and support, accommodation, health care, safety and security, sport and recreation and socialising. There is also some information specifically for mature students
As a student, you will have lots of opportunity to enjoy your spare time, but you will have different experiences depending on the size and location of the university you choose. Each university has different facilities although most universities have library facilities, social centres, sports facilities and student accommodation. Some universities also have shops, clubs and theatres on campus.
Before applying to a university make sure you find out what the university has to offer. You can do this by ordering a copy (free of charge) of the latest university prospectus or viewing the facilities online at the university's website.
Student Life Links
- http://www.freshdirection.co.uk
At this site you will find a wide range of general news and magazine-style articles for today's students including great competitions and giveaways.
- http://www.student123.com
This is a great site giving up to the minute news and reviews for students. There are sections on music, entertainment and personal issues.
This site also has a great search facility for students looking to find accomodation not only in the Uk but overseas as well.
- http://www.studentuk.com
Get the most out of student life and log on to find out information on universities and colleges, search for accomodation, find a job a whole host of other information for the budding student.
These site also contains information on advice for students on all areas of health as well as information on alcohol abuse, drugs and other issues.
- http://www.uni360.com
This site has a lot of up to date information for new students going to univerisity or into higher education. You can also 'virtually visit' hundreds of educational institutions all over the UK.
- http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk/uni4me/home/
This is a useful site and covers all manner of questions on higher education and going ot university. It has all the most frequently asked questions on being a student and what help is available to you.
- http://www.nusonline.co.uk
The National Union of Students has a great site with a diverse range of information available. It offers help and advice on personal issues, money matters and issues relating to courses and studying in general.
- http://www.universitiesnet.com
Gives good advice on looking for student accomodation and has a large number of links to accomodation search sites. It covers all aspects of renting, from the prices you can expect to pay to contracts and tenancy agreements.
- http://www.victimsupport.org.uk
The national charity for people affected by crime.
- http://www.bucs.org.uk/
This website provides news and information on all university sport, including results, merit tables and fixture services.
- http://www.push.co.uk/pushguide/index.jsp
This site provides down to earth information about the social scene at most UK Universities.
- http://www.ucas.ac.uk/access
This site includes a search facility to find access courses in your area.
- http://www.prospects.ac.uk
Information for those over 25 years of age who are completing a full-time degree.
- http://www.niace.org.uk
The site of the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education. It promotes the study and general advancement of adult continuing education.
