In just a few months’ time, this year’s cohort of freshers will be packing their bags, saying farewell to friends and family and embarking on university life. So, as the big day approaches, what should they be doing to prepare?
Getting organised and doing some low-level admin and research can be a worthwhile use of time. We asked students, with the benefit of hindsight, and students’ union representatives about their tips for preparing for university, and what they wished they’d known beforehand.
