{"id":654,"date":"2021-08-10T11:45:16","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T10:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/?p=654"},"modified":"2022-07-08T17:22:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T16:22:11","slug":"things-i-wish-i-knew-before-coming-to-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/2021\/08\/10\/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-coming-to-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Things I wish I knew before going to university"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leaving home and beginning a new chapter of life as a university student is very exciting but can also be a little stressful. You\u2019re probably wondering what you should pack, which accommodation to choose, whether you will get along with your course mates or housemates, how to manage finances and lots more. Don\u2019t worry! Here\u2019s some guidance from my experience starting Teesside University that will make your university life much simpler.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bank account \u2013 make a wise choice.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have a bank account yet, you should get one. That\u2019s where you\u2019ll get your loan paid into and pay for your rent, food, etc. There are many options to choose from so don\u2019t rush into deciding, do some research. There are lots of student offers for example, HSBC offered me a free \u00a3100 just for selecting them!<\/span><\/p>\n

Part-time job \u2013 when should I apply?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Start applying for jobs before arriving at university to get a head start. I wish I had known about jobs on campus as plenty of universities look for bar staff, wardens, student ambassadors, library help. Usually, these job adverts appear on their website during the summer and the deadline is before you even start your first year, so start looking early.<\/span><\/p>\n

Food \u2013 you can do it yourself.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Learn some cooking skills! You might not be keen on cooking at all, but trust me, your life gets easier once you know how to prepare something for yourself. As a student, you want to save cash rather than spending lots on eating out. You don\u2019t need to become a master chef, but simple recipes can save you money. A healthy diet is good for you, you need a lot of vitamins to get through three years of university and graduate with the best grades. Buy your veggies and fruits at markets. You can get a full bag of them for around \u00a35.<\/span><\/p>\n

Student offers \u2013 make the most of them.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

An amazing part of being a student is the discounts! Register on myunidays.com<\/a> and get student discounts to many shops such as ASOS, Domino\u2019s, Apple, Hollister, JD, and many more. Check out TK Maxx in Middlesbrough – you wouldn\u2019t believe how many good quality well-known brands they have for a few quid on a clearance. I discovered their amazing deals and bargains in my second year and it\u2019s my favourite shop. <\/span><\/p>\n

Difficulties at university? They\u2019re here to help!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Having troubles adapting to a new environment? Problems with your assignments? Lack of friends? Whatever your issue is, don\u2019t hesitate to ask for help. I wish I used the university support services and facilities a long time ago. Ask your personal tutor for help and advice with your assignments. It\u2019s always better to ask a million questions than to be confused and anxious. If you\u2019re feeling lonely there are plenty of sports clubs and societies to join and it\u2019s a perfect way to meet new people. If you\u2019re stressing out with university work or your personal life there is a fantastic counselling service available. Remember, you are not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

These tips should make it a bit easier for you to start a new chapter in your life and have a great university experience here at Teesside Uni!<\/span><\/p>\n

By Martyna Dydyk<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s not too late to apply to start uni this September.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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