Moving away from home to study at university

A practical guide to making the big move as easy to manage and organise as possible
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Moving away from home to start university may bring mixed emotions. New adventures can be exciting, but sometimes, taking the first step and adjusting to something new might not feel easy.

We’ve tried to help by covering some of the things you might need to think about as you prepare to start your university experience.
 

Prepare for the change from school to university

  • Without the structure of school hours, you will have to develop time management skills and plan your own timetable. It's important to put in the extra work, especially around exams, but also plan to have days off.
  • Your course will require you to do much more reading and writing than at school. Honing your academic skills – like using the University library, working through your course's reading list, and learning how to structure an academic paper – will help you to make this leap. We can support you with all of this and more at our Writing Cafe .
  • Know you can ask for help if you need it. The University offers a wealth of support to ensure you have the best experience possible while living and studying in Â鶹´«Ã½.