Preparing for university - help and advice

Heading to uni this September? We've got loads of tips and information to help get you ready.

Emily Brookes: How much I spend as a student

My name is Emily and I am a first year Fashion Design student, studying at BCU’s City Centre Campus. Find out how much I spend on student accommodation and other living costs, plus get some top tips to save money when you're at uni.

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Three ways to make friends at university (even if you're shy)

To make life a bit easier, we’ve broken down three tips for making friends at university. 

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Budgeting as a commuter student

Living at home during uni can often be a lot cheaper than living in student halls, but the costs of commuting can still...

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Eight ways to be productive and motivated at university

University will be one of the best experiences of your life. You’ll make new friends,  learn new skills,  get to kno...

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A fresher's guide to Birmingham

Welcome to Birmingham! As you embark on your university journey at Birmingham City University, this guide will help you...

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The university dictionary

What is an SU? What does ADM mean? What's BCU? Words and acronyms you need to know before start uni.

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Ultimate uni stationery list

Getting your back-to-school stationery essentials when you're going to university is super exciting. A new pencil case...

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Seven differences between school and university

Are you wondering what the key differences are between college and university? Do you want to mentally prepare yoursel...

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Student essentials under £150 in IKEA

Wondering what you need to get for uni? We've made a list of student essentials for under £150 at IKEA.

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What every small town student should know about going to a big city university

Nothing can prepare you for the move from a small village to a big city for the first time. Except, perhaps, this arti...

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Finance and budgeting at university

We have thought of everything you need to know when it comes to money and university and compiled it into a helpful li...

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Becoming a Brummie - Birmingham Dictionary

If you’re not a local it could get quite confusing to understand what some people may be talking about or saying. So we...

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Are you ready for university?

There's lots to think about when preparing for university with the many students asking themselves the question 'am I ...

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Five steps to settling into student life

To help you prepare for your new life at uni we've got a five-step guide that will help you feel at home before you kno...

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How to prepare for the academic side of university

At school or college, you may be used to having a lot of contact time with teachers, with set homework and perhaps some...

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What to take to university: your packing checklist

Heading to uni this September and not sure what you need to pack? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our ultimate ...

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Five ways to make over your uni room with IKEA

How to make your uni room more homely and a productive study environment with expert advice from IKEA.

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