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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...

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

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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,...

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,...

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...

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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...
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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...

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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....

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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...

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...
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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...
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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...

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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...
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....