Choosing student accommodation
First-year students face a choice of where to live: the parental home, a hall of residence or a privately rented flat. We consider the pros and consThe bright lights of London may seem appealing, but...
View ArticleDealing with empty nest syndrome
It’s a difficult adjustment for most parents once their children have left home. Here we offer advice on how to cope with the feeling of lossYou’ve looked after them for 18 years through the good times...
View ArticleHow much will university cost?
Putting a child through university is expensive, which is why it makes sense to know all the costs involved, the funding available and the money-saving dealsUniversity is a large, long-term investment...
View ArticleWays to stretch a student budget
Living on a tight budget can be tricky, but with student union advisers on hand to help and hardship funds to tide you over, most financial hiccups can be avoidedBudget blues can affect the...
View ArticleApplications welcome from disabled and special needs students
All are judged on academic merit, and universities have a duty to meet their needs, so disabled or special needs applicants should not be discouragedStudents with disabilities or special educational...
View ArticleCan a relationship survive when university calls?
Students in relationships heading off to different universities may find it hard to strike an easy balance between studying and seeing their partnerLife’s big decisions don’t always come easy. And...
View ArticleThe plus points of work placements
Courses with a placement year offer valuable experience and a better chance of getting full-time work following graduation. No wonder they are proving popularYou’re two-thirds of the way through your...
View ArticleThe student experience — then and now
Has university life changed beyond recognition for a new generation of undergraduates or is it the same as it ever was? Five parents compare their own experiences with their children’sLong gone but not...
View ArticleStudents not applying to top universities despite cash incentives – study
Ucas poll finds many do not consider going to higher tariff institutions, with offers of vouchers worth £500 having little effectOffering students incentives worth up to £500 would still fail to...
View ArticlePick a course that gives you the best chance of success in Clearing
Try a joint honours, or a new course, Tanya Jackson advises. These options have often been overlooked by other studentsWhen it comes to choosing a course through Clearing, it’s a good idea to focus on...
View ArticleLive Q&A: A-level results and Clearing
If you missed the A-level results you needed for university, our experts are on hand to help out. Start posting your questions now and join them from 2–4pm on ThursdayDidn’t get the A-level results you...
View ArticleFreshers’ week: your university adventure starts here
Quirky societies, wild socials and outdoor cinema – it’s all there in freshers’ weekAs last year’s freshers packed up and went home for the summer, student unions across the country were putting the...
View ArticleUniversity societies - do you wanna be in my gang?
University societies attract like-minded people. What better place to meet friends“Societies are absolutely fantastic at creating that sense of belonging that students need to keep them in education,”...
View ArticleMore than one way to fill a gap year
Not ready for university just yet? It’s time to schedule some CV-enhancing funYou’ve found your place through Clearing and decided to defer for a year, or perhaps you have simply decided to apply next...
View ArticleStudying tips for freshers
When you finished GCSEs, you probably thought A-levels were impossible. But you coped. Gavan Naden offers some tips for the next challengeIt’s the parties, drinking games and other fun stuff that grab...
View ArticleClearing questions tutors do and don't want to hear
Admissions tutors are impressed by students quizzing them on courses they’re offering through Clearing – and it’s worth having some more general questions tooStudents – and their parents – ask some...
View ArticleTime for Clearing, time to reassess your options
Did you fall short of the grades needed for your chosen universities? Clearing can find you a new dream placeThis will be a good year to be a student looking to go to university, even if you don’t hit...
View ArticleSocial media: the best-kept Clearing secret
Tap into universities’ social media networks to help choose your digs, sniff out the best societies and pre-meet your friends-to-beBefore Sophie Dishman even started her social work degree at the...
View ArticleStudent style – wearing it their way
These sartorially savvy students prove great style will always trump fashion, via budget-friendly looks that are a rallying cry for individualityContinue reading...
View ArticleFind a course through Clearing – and say the right things on the phone
It’s simple, speedy and the offer can be immediate, so prepare yourself with this easy guide to ClearingFinding a place through Clearing is much simpler than your original university application. The...
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