Preparing for university - help and advice

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

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.

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

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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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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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Preparing for university - help and advice

Emily Brookes: How much I spend as a student

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

Budgeting as a commuter student

Eight ways to be productive and motivated at university

A fresher's guide to Birmingham

The university dictionary

Ultimate uni stationery list

Seven differences between school and university

Student essentials under £150 in IKEA

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

Finance and budgeting at university

Becoming a Brummie - Birmingham Dictionary

Are you ready for university?

Five steps to settling into student life

How to prepare for the academic side of university

What to take to university: your packing checklist

Five ways to make over your uni room with IKEA