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Finding a sense of community and belonging makes a huge difference to your experience of university... but how do you find that? Francis, Ify and Rachel chat about how they found a sense of community in halls, societies and with people on their course.
2022 saw the return of national exams (externally marked), for the first time in the UK in 3 years, i.e. since the pandemic. Young people around the world have truly been resilient and getting back into their stride.
There is so much to celebrate, including a slew of excellent results which are a powerful springboard towards what's next.
That said, this year, as was the case in every year prior to the pandemic too - there are some students who did not achieve the grades they needed to access what they want to do next. That may be an apprenticeship or university.
Missing an offer for a specific university, course or both can be devastating so in this episode we look at 7 important steps on the journey from disappointing results to moving positively onto the next stage.
There are specifics, examples, anecdotes and much more in this episode.
If you are anyone you know is currently navigating disappointing exam results - do check out this episode. I hope it gives you some peace and helps with your plans moving forward.
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There are so many things to get used to when you move away from home for the first time.
Uwa, Benedict and Emily chat about how they found - everything from cooking for themselves, managing money and coping with homesickness.
One of the biggest questions people have before starting university is 'will I make any friends?'
It's an understandable thing to be concerned about, but everyone else feels the same too and there are loads of different places and opportunities to make friends once you start - from halls to societies to your course.
In this episode Kristina, Feroz and Lucy chat about their experiences of making friends, and some of the unexpected places they found them!
If you completed your GCSEs, A-Levels, IB, BTECs or your equivalent of these high school / secondary school exams - CONGRATS! You did it! In this crazy time of Covid which has turned so much of our world upside down - you completed these significant qualifications.
So what comes next for you?
(If you are a parent / key supporter of someone who did - this episode will be useful to you too).
In this episode, we talk about what comes next at 16+ and then (from about 11 mins) what comes after 18+.
Broadly speaking - those next steps are likely to include further full time study (at a sixth form, college, university etc.), an apprenticeship, a job and / or a gap year... but you will know that even though it's not a hugely long list of options - details are everything and you may be feeling a wide range of emotions and / or uncertain about the next step for you.
Listen to this episode and hopefully you will be poised to readily embrace what comes next.
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One of the biggest challenges when moving to university can be living with others. For many students it is the first time they will be living away from their family and living with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Join Ben, Becki and special guest Luke as they talk about their experiences with living in shared accommodation.
For more Student Life content check out our website and find us on social media at @uolstudentlife where we have lots of content planned to help you transition to university.
Going on to further education, undertaking an apprenticeship, entering full time work - There are many different routes you can take as a school leaver and each comes with its own challenges.
Join Becki, Ben and special guest Jess as the chat about how you can prepare to transition to the next stage no matter what you're choosing to do.
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