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:
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:
And finally, use some of the following sources of information to help you make the most of life as a student:
Student's guide to living away from home
https://www.ucas.com/connect/blogs
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/student-life/undergraduate-accommodation