1. Student Life Post-GCSE

2. Academic Differences between school or college and university: You chose what you’re studying You often choose when you study Teaching methods Contact time

3. Location Distance from city Distance from home Local area Transport Links

4. Campus vs. City

5. Accommodation Halls of Residence Catered vs. Self-Catered Location First year vs. Second year

6. Getting Along Academic Health and Wellbeing Finance and Housing

7. Student Union run by paid students Voted in by student body Academic Representation Representation

8. Societies

9. Entertainment Gigs Music Theatre Events Balls

10. Volunteering Community work Charity Fundraising University Newspaper Television Station Radio Station

11. Sport: Competitive (BUCS) Recreational Range of Clubs: Football to Powerkiting Membership Costs Volunteering Sports

12. Inspirational Teaching High Student Satisfaction Life Experience Good Location General Atmosphere Things to look for...

13. Things that UCAS don’t tell you Learn to cook Student bank account (cheque book) Railcard Budget - budget Welcome Week separately Take passport photos Don’t take a TV Check your insurance Don’t buy all of your course books before you arrive Get a job Look out for free stuff

14. Any Questions?