Many students arrive at university with the idea that this will be 'the time of their lives'. However, some students find that being a fresher is not all it's cracked-up to be: they are not immediately at ease with university culture and find it hard to deal with the day-to-day issues arising from living away from home. The Student Life Handbook draws on the experiences of over 160 students from all over the UK to offer practical advice on balancing domestic demands with university study. Covering many aspects of university life such as finance, accommodation, leaving home and joining the social scene, this guide will help students reap the greatest possible benefit and enjoyment from their time at university.

Many students arrive at university with the idea that this will be 'the time of their lives'. However, some students find that being a fresher is not all it's cracked-up to be: they are not immediately at ease with university culture and find it hard to deal with the day-to-day issues arising from living away from home. The Student Life Handbook draws on the experiences of over 160 students from all over the UK to offer practical advice on balancing domestic demands with university study. Covering many aspects of university life such as finance, accommodation, leaving home and joining the social scene, this guide will help students reap the greatest possible benefit and enjoyment from their time at university.

Offers practical advice on how to achieve the greatest possible success at university
Covers the wider picture of university life coping away from home, finding accommodation, student finance, balancing work and domestic duties and health, safety and security
Comments from over 60 students across the UK punctuate the book, enabling readers to benefit from the experiences of others

Autorentext

Christine Fanthome

Inhalt

Preface.- Behind the Headlines Debates about Higher Education.- Expectations and Choices.- Leaving Home.- Socialising.- Finance.- Accommodation.- Studying at University.- Health, Safety and Security.- Specific Circumstances.- Students' Experiences.- Checklists.- Appendix: Useful Resources.- Index.