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Freshers guide 2020

24 September 2020

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

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

    GP and author Dominique Thompson explains how you can improve your mental wellbeing in a new environment

22 September 2020

  • Students’ unions are also working hard to make sure everyone gets the best from their university experience.

    'I'm going to make the most of it': can freshers' week be fun despite Covid?

    Freshers’ week is going to look very different this year, but students and universities say there’s no need to panic

18 September 2020

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

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

    Our student finance expert answers your most commonly asked questions about money and university

11 September 2020

  • Illustration of students in a flat.

    'You won’t be left on your own': expert tips for freshers on studying at home

    From online etiquette to study schedules, here’s everything you need to know to work effectively out of the classroom

7 September 2020

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

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

    Covid-19 has made deciding what to pack for university harder than ever, but our expert tips will help you pack smart

2 September 2020

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

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

    Students aren’t known for their culinary prowess, but there’s no need to live solely off pesto pasta and bacon sandwiches
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