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Advice for students

Advice and tips for students on everything from the best universities to student finance, cooking and fashion from guardian.co.uk

July 2022

  • A young woman feeling stressed out with paperwork.

    Former students: share your money saving tips for freshers

    We would like to hear from former students about their most helpful, unexpected advice

August 2021

  • A young woman university student washing dishes in her kitchen bedsit at home.

    UK students: what should freshers bring to university?

    As a new academic year approaches, we would like to hear students’ advice on what to bring to university – and what to leave behind

January 2021

  • young person looking at sunrise

    The post-high school hole: how to help school leavers in a time of transition

    Going into the big wide world is daunting at the best of times, but surely 2020 will stand as the worst year ever to graduate from high school
  • ‘If you can’t find what you’ve been asked to read, your librarian will be able to find it for you.’

    Tips for students
    'It's our job to support students': how to study without library access at university

    Browsing library shelves isn’t an option at the moment – but there are other things to try
  • ‘In my experience a law tutor, I find that students are a little hazy about why networking is particularly relevant in the legal context.’

    Networking is key for law trainees – but what about during a pandemic?

    Many professional vacancies are filled through professional networking – and this hasn’t changed during Covid

December 2020

  • Many students in England went home for Christmas this week, unsure of when they will return to campus.

    Tips for students
    When should I go back to university after Christmas?

    Many students are leaving campus for the holiday period, but knowing when to return – if at all – is a difficult decision
  • ‘Recreate the sense of getting out there and making contacts by attending webinars, virtual careers fairs and workshops.’

    Tips for students
    Put yourself out there (while staying in): tips on graduate job hunting

    The coronavirus pandemic has made it hard to find work, but there are still ways you can get noticed in the graduate market
  • ‘Sitting exams online, alone and during a pandemic is a huge thing – it’s OK to feel anxious or angry about it.’

    Tips for students
    Studying solo: how to prepare for online exams at home

    How you approach revision can take off some of the pressure when sitting university exams alone and from home

September 2020

  • Students this year will face the usual stresses of living on campus, as well as concerns over Covid-19.

    Freshers guide 2020
    How to stay mentally healthy at university – a campus doctor's guide

  • Your maintenance loan is paid at the start of every term into your student bank account.

    Freshers guide 2020
    Student finance: everything you need to know about managing your money

  • ‘One of the most common mistakes is to try and squeeze too much in.’

    Freshers guide 2020
    Freshers checklist: what to take to university – and what to leave behind

  • ‘Cooking isn’t as stressful as it’s made out to be.’

    Freshers guide 2020
    'Don't buy grated cheese': student cooking tips by top chefs

August 2020

  • A student looking at Student Finance England paperwork

    ‘Keep your spending organised’: top money tips for uni students

    Students and recent graduates offer advice for anyone about to enter a daunting new world
  • The tech you bring with you to campus is one of the biggest decisions to make when you go to university.

    Tips for students
    What are the best student laptops for every budget?

    Having a laptop that can cope with the demands of online studying is vital. Here are some of the choicest options

    • 'It's a subject where words matter': how to write the perfect law essay

    • Tips for students
      Studying at home: how to stop procrastinating and stay organised

    • Tips for students
      How can I boost my CV if I can’t get work experience?

July 2020

  • The UCAS customer service centre in Cheltenham, which takes calls from students entering the clearing process.

    'Follow your head and your heart': clearing advice from the experts

    Applying to university at the last minute can be frantic – here’s to get the most out of the clearing process

June 2020

  • The number of first year undergraduate students aged 21 and over looks set to be rising.

    Back to class
    Back to class: how to study from home as a mature student

    Whether you’ve been furloughed and want to retrain or just fancy studying a new interest, the experts discuss your options

March 2020

  • Students often put off applying for extenuating circumstances after failing exams because they wrongly believe they don’t deserve it.

    Tips for students
    What can I do if I fail my university exams?

    Failing tests or coursework can be expensive and stressful, but you may have mitigating circumstances and other options
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