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How to deal with feeling homesick
Feeling homesick is natural especially if moving to university is the first time you have been away from home. Homesickness […]
Blog: Introducing… Sam
Hello! My name is Sam, and I’m studying Film Production at the University of Salford. I am 21 years-old, a […]
Wondering how to make friends? You need Umii
I think we can all agree that one of the main concerns we can have about moving to university is […]
Blog: Introducing…Sasha
Hey up! Or however you Northerners say hello…My name is Sasha and I’m currently studying BA Media and Performance in my second […]
Tips for settling into university: Sasha’s advice
So, it’s decided. You’ve received your offer, booked your travel and begun the excruciating process of packing for university. Part of you feels […]
Freshers – mental health support guide
Hey everyone 👋 Starting out on your university journey is such an exciting time. However, between meeting new friends and […]
Top 10 Amazon must haves
We can all agree, moving from the comfort of your own house to student accommodation can be pretty stressful. Especially when […]
Starting out on your new journey
Hey everyone👋 Before we know it the next university term will be with us. For those of you who will […]
Am I Doing This Right?
Everyone tells you that university will be the ‘best years of your life’. Which, for some people, may be the […]
10 different people you should make friends with at university
Moving away to university is a huge life step. It’s time to become independent and surround yourself with brand new […]
Finally moving to Salford? 6 places that will be essential to your student life
It’s finally here – the day you move out. Your parent or guardian has you up and awake at an […]
How to prepare for ‘Operation: W.e.l.c.o.m.e Week’
The thought process associated with Welcome Week for some new students might be ‘Move in, stock up on drinks, meet […]
10 Things You Definitely DON’T Need to Bring to University:
Packing for university is a daunting prospect. Suddenly, you realise how much stuff you have collected over the years, and […]
8 things I wish I’d known before I started university
1. You’ll spend so much more in Freshers’ Week than you think Freshers’ Week is essentially the first week where […]
BLOG: How to battle homesickness
If you are reading this blog post, it might mean that you are already missing that little haven called home. […]
10 ways Welcome Week is like Fresh Meat
Your first week spent at university won’t be exactly like an episode of Channel 4’s Fresh Meat, but some of […]
How to avoid ‘Freshers’ Flu’
The first few weeks spent at university will be a whirlwind of brand new faces, different experiences and more than […]
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Top 5 tips for students going into third year
By Ellie
September 21, 2023
The final year of university is often the most daunting one, so here are some tips from someone also heading into third year to help settle your
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Letter to you: Finding your way forward
By The University of Salford
September 20, 2023
Best for: making friends, advice for the future, encouragement and tips for success
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Letter to you: Be scared and then be brave
By The University of Salford
September 20, 2023
Best for: wellbeing advice, uni memories, encouragement and tips for the future
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Letter to you: Big nights out and baked bean lasagne
By The University of Salford
September 20, 2023
Best for: uni memories, making the most of student life and general advice for settling in
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Letter to you: Top tips for commuters
By The University of Salford
September 20, 2023
Best for: mature students, feeling worried and advice for commuters
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