Living Independently

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Preparing to move away from home for the first time can be both an exciting and a daunting time. The links and information that follow have been collected together to help you with preparing for some key aspects of student life:

  • Planning and things to do before you go
  • Managing your finances
  • Maintaining your wellbeing
  • Making the most of student life

The following websites are an excellent collection of tips, links, articles and further information that can help with a wide range of topics relevant to student living:

This free online course would make an excellent start to your preparations for university:

Your essential guide to living at university - online course

For tips on what to do before you go, try these articles:

10 things to do before starting university

Student advice - before you start

For advice on making the most of your money while at university, try these links:

Maintaining your wellbeing and knowing where to access support if and when you need it will also be an important part of your university experience: