Great 'Your Top Tips For New Uni Students' Hunt

I've never been a full time student (part time while working is a bit different!), but the one bit of advice I would give is - if you get into serious trouble, with money or anything else, don't be afraid to ask the uni for help. There will almost certainly be someone who can give you advice or assistance, but they can't help if they don't know there's a problem.

(And yes, I do work for a university! )

It has been said before but again JOIN SOCIETIES!! There are no drawbacks if you can pluck up the courage to go in the first place. :oYou can meet new people and you will already have at least one thing in common. They often organise socials so are a cheap night out and by going to a society meeting or sports session in the evenings you often won't want to go out every night anyways :beer:

Some unis also provide contents insurance for halls too!

Humphrey10 wrote: »

If you know or think you might be dyslexia, dyspraxic, have Asperger's, or anything else at all that could affect your studies, don't be embarrassed, go and speak to the student support people at the university and get assessed. There is a lot of help available (essay writing tips etc, and help with the cost of equipment).

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i think this is most important - i have just recived funding and now recieved th goods for a brand new laptop, printer scanner, dictaphone, support for exams etc all because im dyslexic they have a big fund to help disabled students


my biggest tip however and i don't mean to sound a killjoy is start planning your work the day its set because the last thing you want to be doing is rushing around to write four essays last miniute

at University your personal opinion will only be accepted if you can find someone to back you up referencing is important


Have lots and lots of fun ..and if your going to derby university - then you never know i might see you there

START UP HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Get a plate, bowl, etc from your parents if poss, or from a charity shop. Ask people you know if they have a ... spare before you buy anything. Our Halls cleaner gave me a kettle, plates, cutlery and had plenty more stuff to give away.

FOOD
If you live in Halls or a shared house where people steal food, get your own fridge. I got one in a sale for £5 and since I now live with people who all share food anyway I'm giving it away.

Find friends to cook with a split the cost. Cook together or take turns. Much less work and better food for less money!

In a shared house where everyone gets on, try bulk-buying non-perishable items such as pasta, rice, tinned tomatoes, baked beans, toilet paper etc online. Sainsburys has a good internet shopping site (much clearer than Tesco's) and if you bulk buy about £100 of stuff (only £25 each between 4) you get free delivery.

Buy fresh fruit and veg from local grocery stores. If you'll only eat one banana and forget about the rest (so they go minging) then only buy one banana.

Grow herbs like basil on your window sill.

GOING OUT
Only take a certain amount with you e.g. £10-£20 and put aside a bus/taxi fare home.

Work out where the cheapest clubs and bars are. Ask some 2nd years you bump in to if you've not yet discovered them!

SPORT AND OTHER SOCIETIES
These mostly have a membership fee. If you're into a sport, definitely join the society. It'll be much cheaper than doing the activity outside Uni. If it's a political society, ask what you're paying for before you join. If you think you might like to join but aren't sure, then hold off, and ask around to see if anybody else has gone and what they think of it. You're more likely to use the membership you've paid for if you go with a friend!

BOOKS
Use the library. If there is a core text-book there will often be several copies of it in the library and at my Uni there are 'no loan' copies that are always there for you to look at.