Find what you need: A-Z of university life from preparation to graduation
Explore our full range of content—from preparing for university and finding accommodation to graduation and beyond. No matter where you are in your student journey, we’ve got something to help you along the way.
Uni Prep
Jump into Student Finance, Freshers Tips, Choosing a University, Choosing a Degree, or Applying to University.
Student Finance
Overview of applications, loans, and timelines.
Eligibility, amounts, and how they are paid.
Payment schedules and what to expect.
Dates for your first instalment.
Who qualifies and key requirements.
Rules on funding additional degrees.
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- When is the first student finance maintenance loan payment
- When does your student loan get written off
- When does student finance come in
- What is a bursary and how does it work in the UK
- What happens if you make a mistake on your student finance application
- Student loan eligibility UK explained
- Student finance household income thresholds explained
- Mature student grants explained
- How to get a scholarship in the UK explained
- How to apply for a teacher training bursary
- How does my parents income affect my student loan
- Halal student loans guide
- Guide to Santander scholarships
- Grants for university students from low income families
- Everything you need to know about student finance
- Everything you need to know about maintenance loans
- Do you still get a student loan if you live at home
- Do you get maintenance loan for foundation year
- Can you get your student loan early
- Can you get student finance twice in the UK
- Can you get student finance if you arent living with a parent
- Can I get a student loan for a second degree
- Student Finance hub
Freshers Tips
Smart prep and social tips.
Quick wins to settle in fast.
What to expect and how to plan.
Essential tips for your first move.
Level up your study setup.
Everything you actually need.
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- Why I opt out of Freshers Week
- Difference between a lecture and a seminar
- What to do when you arrive at university
- What is university life really like
- The best experience at university
- What happens at Freshers Week
- University stationery essentials
- Top tips for Freshers Week
- Tips for living at home during Freshers
- Things to know before moving into student halls
- Things not to do at Freshers Week
- Worst Freshers Weeks revealed
- The best note taking apps for university
- First day of uni outfit ideas
- Student insurance
- Most embarrassing Freshers stories
- Laptops vs iPads for university
- Is it worth getting a Freshers wristband
- Is it better to live at home when at university
- How to socialise when you are a home student
- Fun sober things to do during Freshers
- Freshers Week hacks
- Freshers stereotypes
- Five benefits of living at home as a student
- Essential things Freshers should know
- Does living at home affect the student experience
- Cheap ways to decorate student accommodation
- Best university Freshers Week revealed
- Best plants for university rooms
- An introverts guide to surviving Freshers Week
- Moving into student halls with social anxiety
- Freshers Tips hub
Choosing a University
Questions and planning tips.
Entry standards and context.
Where students thrive.
Large campuses at a glance.
Risk and backup choices.
Aesthetic picks across the UK.
View all Choosing a University links
- Choosing a University hub
- Worst universities for law in the UK
- Why choose the University of Liverpool
- When to start looking for universities
- Difference between Scottish and English universities
- Pros and cons of online university
- Nottingham vs Nottingham Trent
- Universities with highest dropout rates
- Unis with best nightlife
- Unis with most attractive students
- Best student life universities
- Unis that produced most millionaires
- Top architecture universities in the UK
- Things to love about UWE
- Unis with the biggest gender gap
- Brighton vs Sussex
- Unis giving out the most firsts
- Alternative university league table
- Unis with the happiest students
- Unis with the most female students
- The prettiest uni campuses in the UK
- The most dangerous universities in the UK
- Cheapest cities in the UK for students
- Best UK universities for fine art
- Best UK universities for nature lovers
- Best unis for Harry Potter fans
- Best non Russell Group universities
- Best film universities in the UK
- Best film schools in London
- Most stressful universities in the UK
- Small universities in the UK
- Sexiest accents in the UK ranked
- Safest universities to apply to
- Safest place to live and study in the UK
- Red brick universities in the UK
- Ranking the Russell Group universities
- Oldest universities in the world
- Oldest universities in the UK
- Most festive universities in the UK
- Most expensive cities in the UK for students
- Most environmentally friendly universities in the UK
- Most desirable universities for graduate employers
- Least diverse universities in the UK
- Least attractive students
- Is University College London good
- Is the University of Sussex good
- Is the University of Southampton good
- Is the University of Salford good
- Is the University of Nottingham good
- Is the University of Exeter good
- Is the University of Edinburgh good
- Is SOAS a good university
- Is Sheffield University good
- Is Royal Holloway a good university
- Is Oxford Brookes a good university
- Is London or Manchester better for students
- Is London expensive for students
- Is it the right university for you
- Is Durham University good
- Is De Montfort University good
- Is Brunel University good
- Is Bristol University good
- Is Brighton University good
- Is Bangor University good
- Is Anglia Ruskin uni good
- How to get the most out of a university open day
- Hardest UK universities to get into
- Everything you need to know about Oxford University
- Easiest unis to get into UK
- Does it matter what university you go to
- Cardiff University vs Swansea
- Booziest unis in the UK
- Biggest universities in the UK
- Best universities in London ranked
- Best universities for psychology UK
- Best universities for politics in the UK
- Best universities for gender equality
- Best universities for English Literature in the UK
- Best universities for economics in the UK
- Best universities for disabled and neurodiverse students
- Best universities for criminology in the UK
- Best universities for biology in the UK
- Best UK universities for film production
- Best online universities in the UK
- Best clubbing cities in the UK
- Best cities in the UK for students
- Best art universities in the UK
- Are Russell Group universities really that good
- Benefits of living at home as a university student
- Ranking the Russell Group universities (alt URL)
Choosing a Degree
A clear framework for picking a subject.
Light workload options compared.
Skills and career outcomes.
Considerations before you pick.
Where the money starts strong.
Paths and roles after graduation.
View all Choosing a Degree links
- Choosing a Degree hub
- Why you should study English Literature
- What to study based on your star sign
- Jobs with a Creative Writing degree
- Jobs with a Criminology degree
- Jobs with an Anthropology degree
- Difference between Teach First and PGCE
- What degree is best for introverts
- What can you do with a Psychology degree
- What can you do with a Philosophy degree
- What can you do with a Journalism degree
- What can you do with a History degree
- What can I do with an English Literature degree
- What can I do with a Sociology degree
- What can I do with a Modern Languages degree
- What can I do with a Chemical Engineering degree
- Weirdest university degrees
- Top female dominated degrees
- Things to consider when picking a course
- Things to consider when choosing a degree subject
- Worst paying degrees in the UK
- Highest paying jobs with an English Literature degree
- Quiz: what degree should you do
- Politics degree guide
- Most useless university degrees
- Most useful university degrees in the UK
- Most popular degrees
- Jobs you can get with a Business degree
- Jobs to do with a Science degree
- Is PPE a good degree
- Is it worth doing a Film Production degree
- Is it worth doing a degree that wont get you a specific job
- How to choose a university course
- What your degree says about your personality
- Easiest degrees to study in the UK
- Difference between anthropology, social anthropology, and sociology
- Degrees with highest starting salaries in the UK
- Degrees with the highest percentage of male students
- Degree apprenticeships vs a university degree
- Day in the life of an English Literature student
- Aerospace engineering guide
- Day in the life of an International Relations student
- Day in the life of an Archaeology student
- Day in the life of a Sociology student
- Day in the life of a Psychology student
- Day in the life of a Neuroscience student
- Day in the life of a Journalism student
- Day in the life of a French student
- Day in the life of a Creative Writing student
Applying to University
Deadlines you cannot miss.
How Clearing works and how to prepare.
Structure and examples that work.
Your options and next steps.
Timeline and stages explained.
Common pitfalls and fixes.
View all Applying to University links
- When do you apply for university
- What to do if you get no university offers
- What to do if you fail your A levels
- What is UCAS Extra
- What grades do you need to get into university
- University open days guide
- University Clearing guide
- Reference request for UCAS application
- Key dates university applications
- Important academic skills for university
- How to write a university personal statement
- How to write a Psychology personal statement
- How to write a Creative Writing personal statement
- How to handle university application rejections
- How to get more UCAS points
- How to apply to university without A levels
- Cost to retake A levels in the UK
- How long should a personal statement be
- Easy mistakes on your application
- Do universities accept applications with low attendance
- Applying to University hub
Uni Prep hubs
Start here for everything pre arrival.
Funding and payments.
Settle in and thrive.
Compare and shortlist.
Pick the right subject.
Applications and offers.
Student Life
Travel, Things to do, Student societies, Relationships, Living independently, Health and wellbeing, and Culture. No search, just fast links.
Travel
Top picks and what they offer students.
Balance the big decision.
Visas, packing, banking, and safety.
View all Travel links
- What to expect when returning from a year abroad
- What to do in your first week of studying abroad
- Unusual and fun festivals abroad
- Top 20 girls holiday destinations
- The pros and cons of studying abroad
- Best tips for settling in on a year abroad
- Best place in Croatia for beaches and nightlife
- Best festival hacks for alcohol smuggling
- The best cities in Europe to study abroad
- Pros and cons of taking a gap year during university
- Outrageous lads holiday destinations
- Is it worth doing a year abroad
- How to prepare for a year abroad
- How to improve your language skills
- How to adapt to a new culture when studying abroad
- English speaking universities in Europe
- Do I need gap year travel insurance
- Cheap city breaks in Europe
- Biggest music festivals in the world
- Best UK metal festivals
- Best small festivals in the UK
- Best places to go naturist swimming in the UK
- Best gap year destinations
- Best European music festivals
- Best clubbing holidays
- Best beach party destinations in Europe
- Are there hot springs in the UK
- 21 items to pack for a festival if it rains
- Travel hub
Things to do
Big nights across the country.
Fun on a budget.
Outfit ideas that work.
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- What to wear to a club
- What are the Ring of Fire rules
- Craziest adult soft play centres in the UK
- Best uni Halloween costume ideas
- Best 80s fancy dress outfit ideas
- Is ODEON Limitless worth it
- What to wear to a house party
- Hardcore eating challenges in the UK
- British icons fancy dress ideas
- Best wild swimming spots in the UK
- Best UK student nights ranked
- Best types of bags for dancing
- Best indoor mini golf in the UK
- Best group fancy dress ideas
- Best fancy dress ideas
- Best bingo events in the UK
- Barbie fancy dress ideas
- 90s fancy dress ideas
- 70s fancy dress ideas
- 10 of the best cheap party drinks to make at uni
- Things to do hub
Student societies
Find your people on campus.
From idea to approved.
Relationships
Find friends beyond your flat.
Practical steps that work.
Meet people with similar interests.
View all Relationships links
- What to do if you do not like your university flatmates
- What is Galentines Day
- Types of people in every group chat
- Types of housemates
- How to tell flatmates to be quiet
- Most common STIs at UK universities
- Best Tinder openers to use on guys
- Unis where the most students have cheated
- Best and worst cities to be single
- Unis with students having the most sex
- Quiz which type of housemate are you
- Low key first date ideas
- Is it worth dating at uni
- Is it normal to feel isolated at university
- Is it normal not to make friends at uni
- How to survive a long distance relationship
- How to stop housemates stealing your food
- How to split utility bills
- Meet someone at uni without a dating app
- How to meet people at uni
- How to make friends at uni if you are shy
- How to build a support network at uni
- How to deal with messy housemates
- How to deal with awkward housemate scenarios
- Dealing with a breakup during exams
- Contraception advice and experiences
- Best gifts for uni students
- Best bill splitting apps for students
- Best apps to find friends at university
- Best and worst first date questions
- Relationships hub
Living independently
Stretch your budget further.
Quick wins for your wallet.
Spend less on the spin cycle.
View all Living independently links
- Which is healthier a pint of beer or glass of prosecco
- What free stuff can you get as a student
- Ways to save money as a uni student
- Useful websites for students
- BBC iPlayer without paying for a TV licence loophole
- Ultimate food shopping list for students
- The lazy student meal plan
- Funniest ways to start a conversation on Tinder
- Best ways to get cheap books for university
- Navigating Circuit Laundry
- How to save money on laundry at uni
- How to get free birthday stuff
- How to get a student rail card
- How to change doctors while at university
- How many stamps for a large letter
- Easy hangover cures
- Easy and cheap student meals
- Do university students pay for prescriptions
- Do uni students pay for the dentist
- Do students pay tax
- Best student recipes for university
- Best outlet stores online to save money
- Best ALDI alcohol dupes
- Best alcohol delivery services in the UK
- Living independently hub
Health and wellbeing
Small habits, big benefits.
Steps that help right away.
Tools you can rely on.
View all Health and wellbeing links
- Why are students becoming sober curious
- What to do if you feel lonely at university
- What does academic anxiety look like
- What causes student anxiety
- Useful mental health apps for students
- Most popular university sports in the UK
- Lifestyle habits to boost wellbeing
- Self care tips for students
- Maintaining a healthy routine
- How to survive Dry January at university
- How to drop out of university and what to consider
- How to come out as transgender at university
- How to be sober curious at university
- How to cope with homesickness
- Hangxiety guide
- Can you take a mental health break
- Can I get tested for ADHD through my university
- Can I get free therapy as a student
- A neurodivergents guide to university life
- Health and wellbeing hub
Culture
What your uni says about you.
Speak the lingo.
Nostalgia hit list.
View all Culture links
- Zara McDermott net worth
- Your hot girl summer checklist
- Who is the richest Fury
- Who is Tom Zanetti and his net worth
- Which Christmas movie to watch by star sign
- Where are the Married at First Sight UK cast now
- What is the Grimace Shake
- What is Lucky Crush and how to use it
- What is ghost blinking on TikTok
- What is commercial dance
- What happened between Sam and Ines
- Made in Chelsea cast jobs
- Allegations against Brendon Urie
- Wayne Lineker net worth
- University of Nottingham famous alumni
- Trainers inspired by UK universities
- Top Boy cast net worth
- Tommy Mallet net worth
- Tia Lineker net worth
- Things you will find in every student house
- Harsh things people say about your uni
- The UKs richest reality TV stars
- The Only Way Is Essex richest stars
- The Only Way Is Essex cast jobs
- Net worth of each cast member of Perfect Match
- Most popular music artists for Gen Z vs Millennials
- Most notable University of Westminster alumni
- Most famous University of Manchester alumni
- Best places to shop if you have big boobs
- Steven Bartlett net worth
- Stephen Graham net worth
- Songs turning 10 and 25 in 2025
- Selling Sunset cast members net worth
- Roadman slang and their meanings
- Richest Made in Chelsea cast members
- Richest Love Island stars
- Richard Madden net worth
- Richest stars from The X Factor
- Richest UK reality TV couples
- Pete Wicks net worth
- Ovie Soko net worth
- Oscar Isaac net worth
- Olivia Attwood net worth
- Nottingham Trent alumni
- Notable alumni from the University of Leeds
- Notable alumni from Manchester Metropolitan University
- Nicholas Galitzine net worth
- Niall Horan net worth
- Ncuti Gatwa net worth
- MrBeast net worth
- Movies filmed on university campuses UK
- Most paid influencers in the UK
- Molly Rainford net worth
- Molly Maes net worth
- Milo Arthur Johnson and Cassia Peaches Johnson
- Millie Mackintosh net worth
- Megan McKenna net worth
- Married at First Sight Australia wealthiest stars
- Made in Chelsea then and now
- Lucien Laviscount net worth
- Little Mix net worth
- Lauren Goodger net worth
- Joe Wicks net worth
- Hugo Taylor net worth
- How to style outfits for different boob shapes
- Harry Styles net worth
- Georgia Kousoulou net worth
- Former famous alumnis
- Ferne McCann net worth
- Famous University of Sussex alumni
- Famous goths for World Goth Day
- Famous alumni from Sheffield University
- Everything you need to know about Tommy Mallet
- Steven Bartletts girlfriend revealed
- Dragons Den rich list revealed
- Dragons net worth who is the richest
- Dani Dyer net worth
- Common universities and degrees of the rich and famous
- Cities where students borrow the most from parents
- Chloe Sims net worth
- Celebrity Gogglebox rich list
- Calippo Shots flavours
- British royal family members net worth
- Boris Johnsons love life
- Best Scrabble jokes
- Best books to read at uni
- Best April Fools uni pranks
- Love Islanders wages before the show
- April 24th TikTok trend
- Alessia Russo net worth
- Adrienne Maloof net worth
- 24 songs turning 20 in 2024
- 10 songs turning 10 in 2023
- 0563 meaning TikTok secret codes
- Culture hub
Student Life hub
All lifestyle content in one place.
Year abroad, trips, festivals.
Going out and fun on a budget.
Clubs and communities.
Friends, dating, housemates.
Money, chores, life admin.
Mental and physical health.
Trends, alumni, pop culture.
Accomodation
Best halls by city, where to live, letting agencies, and practical tips.
City & university guides
Areas, budgets, and providers.
View all City & university guides
- Ultimate guide to student accommodation in Bristol
- Ultimate guide to student accommodation in Sheffield
- Ultimate guide to student accommodation in Newcastle
- Ultimate guide to student accommodation in Manchester
- Ultimate guide to student accommodation in Glasgow
- Ultimate guide to student accommodation in Birmingham
Best student halls by city
Top options across the capital.
Popular picks and value choices.
Central and Fallowfield options.
View all Best halls by city
- Best student halls in Aberdeen
- Best student halls in Bath
- Best student halls in Bath (alt)
- Best student halls in Bedford
- Best student halls in Birmingham
- Best student halls in Bournemouth
- Best student halls in Bristol
- Best student halls in Cardiff
- Best student halls in Coventry
- Best student halls in Edinburgh
- Best student halls in Glasgow
- Best student halls in Leeds
- Best student halls in Leicester
- Best student halls in Liverpool
- Best student halls in London
- Best student halls in Manchester
- Best student halls in Newcastle
- Best student halls in Oxford
- Best student halls in Portsmouth
- Best student halls in Reading
- Best student halls in Sheffield
- Best student halls in Southampton
- Best student halls in Swansea
- Best student halls in Winchester
- The best halls in Nottingham
- The best halls in Brighton
- 10 of the best student halls at the University of Westminster
Best student letting agencies by city
Popular choices for 2nd–3rd year houses.
Where to start in the capital.
Agencies around Fallowfield, Withington, Ancoats.
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- Best student letting agents in Birmingham
- Best student letting agencies in Swansea
- Best student letting agencies in Southampton
- Best student letting agencies in Sheffield
- Best student letting agencies in Oxford
- Best student letting agencies in Nottingham
- Best student letting agencies in Newcastle
- Best student letting agencies in London
- Best student letting agencies in Liverpool
- Best student letting agencies in Leicester
- Best student letting agencies in Leeds
- Best student letting agencies in Lancaster
- Best student letting agencies in Glasgow
- Best student letting agencies in Edinburgh
- Best student letting agencies in Coventry
- Best student letting agencies in Cardiff
- Best student letting agencies in Bristol
- Best student letting agencies in Brighton
Where to live (by city)
From Lenton to Beeston.
New Town, Marchmont, and more.
Cowley vs Jericho.
View all Where to live
- Where to live in Nottingham as a student
- Where to live in Sheffield as a student
- Where to live in Oxford as a student
- Where to live in Glasgow as a student
- Where to live in Edinburgh as a student
- Where to live in Brighton as a student
- Where to live in Birmingham as a student
- Where do students live in Salford
- Best areas to live in Nottingham as a second or third year
Tips & how‑tos
Key dates and who gets priority.
Step‑by‑step search checklist.
Contract lengths explained.
View all Tips & how‑tos
- Did not get uni accommodation — what to do
- Still looking for student accommodation — top tips
- Rental tips for new students
- Tips for finding a second‑year house
- Accommodation in Clearing — everything you need to know
- How to find student accommodation — tips
- How to cancel council tax when moving house
- Getting to know your new flatmates
- Find accommodation in Bath
- Catered halls vs self‑catered halls
- Can non‑students live in student houses
- Can I live in halls for second year
- Best ways to find student housing in Newcastle
- 15 cheap ways to decorate student accommodation
- Where to get boxes for moving house
- How many weeks do you have to pay for student accommodation
- When can I apply for student accommodation
Rankings & providers
Premium options around the country.
Standout places to live.
Aesthetic inspo round‑up.
Accommodation hub
All accommodation content in one place.
Just for fun.
Practical advice
Jobs & careers, International students, Budgeting & finance, and Academic support.
Jobs & careers
Top options and how to apply.
Where to look and how to land one.
Flexible work that fits your timetable.
View all Jobs & careers links
- What is the MI5 graduate scheme
- What is the ALDI graduate scheme
- Weird places you can make money online
- Websites to find an internship or work experience
- Ways to make money for students
- Ways to make extra money at university
- Complete guide to internships
- Top tips to survive a university placement
- Top data science internships
- Tips for writing your personal statement
- Best sales graduate schemes in the UK
- Best part‑time jobs for students
- Best graduate schemes in the UK
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in Leicester
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in Leeds
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in Glasgow
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in Bath
- The best Civil Service internships
- Quick & easy ways to find a part‑time job
- Part‑time job sectors perfect for students
- Online courses to boost your CV
- Nationwide graduate schemes in the UK
- Music internships guide
- Lloyds Banking Group graduate schemes
- Is it worth doing a placement year
- How to get work experience in politics
- How to get psychology work experience
- How to get into film production
- Get a part‑time job quickly with Indeed Flex
- Get a job in banking & finance — experts
- How to find work experience in Year 12
- How to create a work experience CV
- How to build a LinkedIn student profile
- How to become a shot girl at university
- How to balance a job and study
- Where to find graduate internships in the UK
- Graduate schemes in Edinburgh
- Graduate schemes in Birmingham
- Graduate recruitment agencies in Nottingham
- DMU "Future You" employability programme
- Christmas jobs to earn cash
- Businesses that started at university
- Best ways to find a graduate job
- Best temporary summer jobs for students
- Best summer internships
- Best sports apprenticeships in the UK
- Best side hustles for UK students
- Best recruitment agencies for students in the UK
- Best marketing graduate schemes in the UK
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in Oxford
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in Manchester
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in London
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in Exeter
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in Coventry
- Best graduate recruitment agencies in Birmingham
- Best engineering internships
- A student’s guide to jobs in sustainability
- Jobs & careers hub
International students
Eligibility, process, and tips.
Practical advice for settling in.
Build your community fast.
View all International students links
- What to expect
- Tips for international students
- The life of an international student
- Most expensive UK universities for international students
- Making friends as an international student
- Everything about getting a UK student visa
- Can international students do apprenticeships in the UK
- International students hub
Budgeting & finance
Simple frameworks that work.
Limits, fees, and pitfalls.
Step‑by‑step walkthrough.
Academic support
Formatting, citations, and examples.
Plan smarter, study better.
Structure and examples.
View all Academic support links
- What to include in your dissertation conclusion
- What to do if you want to take a break from university
- What to do if you fail an assignment
- What to do if you do not like your degree
- What is a dissertation
- What happens if you fail your first year
- What happens if you drop out of university
- Uni grade calculators
- Time management tips for university students
- Thoughts we have all had the night before an exam
- Things to do when you cannot find a dissertation topic
- The best playlist for studying
- The best key quotes in Hamlet
- Preparing for exams vs assignments
- How to write a dissertation introduction
- How to get a first in an exam
- How to choose a dissertation title
- How to adjust to the university workload
- How long is a dissertation
- How do top students study — 5 tips
- How to survive your final year of university
- Harvard referencing — complete guide
- Everything about transferring universities
- Can you use ChatGPT to write an essay
- Best key quotes in Macbeth
- Best brain foods for studying
- Best apps for studying
- Academic support hub
Practical Advice hub
All practical guides in one place.
Graduate schemes, internships, part‑time jobs.
Visas, settling in, making friends.
Savings, overdrafts, tax returns.
Study skills, dissertations, referencing.
Explore Freshers week
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Freshers Week Mistakes to Avoid
Freshers Week Packing List
What Is Freshers Week?
Types of Freshers Week Events
First Night Out Kit for Freshers
Freshers Survival Guide
What Is Re-Freshers Week?
Finding Jobs During Freshers
What Happens at a Freshers Fair?
What Is the Freshers 15?
Avoiding Freshers Flu
Freshers Myths vs Reality
How Long Is Freshers Week?
Freshers vs Welcome Week
Student FAQ Hubs
Get straight answers to the questions every UK student is asking – written by real student writers at Unifresher.