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Preparing to go to university

Preparing to go to university. Contents. Accommodation: different types things to consider legal requirements to check What to confirm/organise Essentials to take. When you arrive Freshers’ week Students’ Union Top tips. Accommodation. Three different types

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Preparing to go to university

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  1. Preparing to go to university

  2. Contents • Accommodation: • different types • things to consider • legal requirements to check • What to confirm/organise • Essentials to take • When you arrive • Freshers’ week • Students’ Union • Top tips

  3. Accommodation • Three different types • Halls of residence (most popular choice for first year students) • Private rented • Living at home • Sent information once you have chosen your firm and insurance choice • Housing usually wont be allocated until after results day

  4. Halls of residence • Advantages • Great way to meet new people • Rent includes bills • Everyone is in the same position - lots of support and advice • Disadvantages • Not guaranteed at all universities • Have to share facilities • Can’t choose who you live with

  5. Private rented • Advantages • Can choose who you live with • Variety of accommodation to choose from • Flexibility to select the facilities that meet all your requirements • Disadvantages • - Rent exclusive of bills • May have to find your own property/area • Contracts and legal issues to negotiate

  6. Living at home • Advantages • - Security/familiarity with area • - Support of your family • Can be less expensive • Disadvantages • Less independence • May be isolated from other students • May miss out on some social events • Entitled to less loan

  7. Things to consider • Is the accommodation guaranteed? (If not what are your alternatives?) • How much is the security deposit? • How many people will you be sharing facilities with? • Are all the bills included in the price? (eg extra hidden costs for Internet connection) • Is the accommodation mixed or single sex? • How far is the accommodation from the campus?

  8. Legal requirements • Fire alarms/fire blankets in place • Electrical goods PAT tested and well maintained • Boilers/gas fires Corgi certified and well maintained • Inventory of furniture and wear and tear documented • Burglar alarm/security on doors and windows

  9. What to organise/confirm • Set up a student bank account • Confirm accommodation • Gather important documents (passport, birth certificate etc) • Take information on your course and accommodation • TV license? • Your payment schedule letter (will be sent to your home address prior to starting university)

  10. Essentials to take • Student cook book • Camera • Cheque book and bank details • Passport pictures (for bus pass, NUS cards etc) • Street map • Stationery • Extension cable • Items to personalise your room

  11. Things to learn • How to change a light bulb/fuse/plug • How to work a washing machine • How to read a clothing care label • How to read a gas/electric meter • How to cook basic recipes • How to sew on a button • How to budget! Do you know how much a tube of toothpaste is?!

  12. When you arrive • Get there early! • Unpack, get comfy, personalise your room • Take some food to bond with your new housemates over • Prepare to answer lots of questions about yourself • Go exploring with new friends • Keep an open mind, new place, new people, new friendships!

  13. Freshers’ week • Chance to familiarise yourself with departments, campus and location • Register with your course and attend introductory talks • Meet and interact with lots of new people • Attend talks on personal safety, security and fire prevention • Freshers’ Fair – lots of freebies! • Expect ups and downs – its normal!

  14. Students’ Union • Run by students for students • Organise various social events • There to help you with any problems or concerns • Great place to look for student discounts! • Home to sports teams, societies, welfare, travel shop, print shops, student radio, student paper, learning support, library and IT support and more!

  15. Top tips • Be prepared and organised before you go • Make the most of Freshers’ week • Meet as many new people as possible • Don’t forget your toothbrush • Enjoy yourself!

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