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How to get involved as an international student

Coming to university is a huge step for anyone. But it can seem even more daunting if you've travelled to another country to study. Fortunately, we have lots of...
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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 […]
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Q&A: The life of a commuter student

Imagine living so close to your preferred university that you have the choice to live at home OR in university […]
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Blog: Why I chose Salford

Choosing Salford was quite an easy decision to be honest. Although it was nearly four years ago since I first […]
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📺 [VIDEO]: Wellbeing and you

Going to university can be an amazing time in your life that’s packed full of new experiences. Some of these […]
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BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

There are many reasons why I chose to study at the University of Salford, from the location, to the accommodation, module […]
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BLOG: How I made myself at home in my new city

As much as I loved being in Essex around everyone I knew, there wasn’t much left for me there. I […]
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6 Things to do when you accept your University of Salford offer!

So…you’re sat at the computer continuously refreshing the page and an offer from the University of Salford pops up! Great, but […]
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10 uni essentials that everyone forgets to bring

There’s nothing more annoying than completing the big move to uni and then realising that you have forgotten to take […]
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Making friends before uni – how Facebook can help

Starting university can be very daunting. In the weeks leading up to this new chapter of your life, a fear […]
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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 […]
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BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

When it came down to it there were many reasons as to why I chose to come to Salford, but […]
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BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

Moving to university is a massive step as a young adult. Often you’re alone moving to an entirely different city, […]
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BLOG: My first year in pictures

I am a true believer that we don’t give ourselves enough time to sit and ponder about life. I think […]
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BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

As someone who is indecisive by nature, choosing which university I was going to attend was the single most challenging […]

BLOG: Am I too old for university?

Being a May baby meant that I was one of the younger ones in my school year. I was always […]
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Should I bring my car to uni?

Moving to uni gives you a great opportunity to leave all those hindrances behind and start an annoyance free life […]
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BLOG: Introducing…Rhys

Who and What am I? Well hello there! My name is Rhys and I’m in my first year here at […]
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BLOG: Introducing…Ryan

Hey! My name is Ryan, I’m 23 and a recent graduate from the University of Salford. In this blog post […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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10 tasks you need to learn before moving out

Coming to university is one of the biggest challenges of your young adult life – bigger workload, living alone, moving […]
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10 things that everyone brings to uni (so you don’t have to!)

When you’ve finally moved into your new home for the year, you’ll probably find yourself using most of your new […]
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10 film characters which sum up the move to university perfectly

You’ve received your offer, you’re beginning to pack and it’s nearly time to wave goodbye to your friends. That’s right, […]