Category: Student Life

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Sixth form and university - what's the difference?

If you are wondering what university will be like, and how your life is about to change, recent graduate Emily Harper shares her insight.

Posted: 13 April 2017
By: Emily Harper
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The Badminton Society: Why I joined

Emily Webb shares why she joined the Badminton Society and some of her favourite memories from her time in the society.

Posted: 30 March 2017
By: Emily Webb
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Advice for a first year student

Emily Webb shares her advice on the first year at university for other students in their first year and prospective students who are finishing their A-levels.

Posted: 10 March 2017
By: Emily Webb
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Top tips for students on how to combat homesickness after the Christmas break

For students, each new year can bring a spell of homesickness after spending Christmas with family and friends. Here are some top tips on how to combat second term blues and enjoy university life.

Posted: 6 January 2017
By: Gareth Hughes
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How to set New Year’s resolutions in 2017 and stick to them

Posted: 6 January 2017
By: Dr Philip Clarke
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Now I’m at university, how often should I go back home?

Gareth Hughes, Researcher and Psychotherapist, gives his advice on how often you should go back home while at university.

Posted: 1 December 2016
Freshers: Top tips from students on how to handle being a Fresher

Students and graduates from the University of Derby give their top tips to new students during Fresher's Week.

Posted: 22 October 2016
By: Kelly Tyler
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Clearing: Now you have your place at university, what’s next?

Gareth Hughes, Psychotherapist and Researcher at the University of Derby, talks about what to do now you have your place at university following Clearing.

Posted: 11 October 2016
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13 ways to perfect your personal statement

Putting the personal into your personal statement. 8 things to include and 5 phrases to avoid when perfecting your UCAS personal statement.

Posted: 4 October 2016
By: Sarah Little
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Top ten essentials to pack for university

Steve Ward, Customer Services Manager at Derby Student Residences Limited, gives his top ten essentials of what to pack for university.

Posted: 30 September 2016
By: Steve Ward