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Education & Development
Getting started with University Ready
How to use University Ready – your collection of free resources from universities in Wales to help you get started with higher education.
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Education & Development
Making the most of being at university
Get prepared for life as a university student.
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Education & Development
Student vlogs from Swansea University
The 'Student vlogs' YouTube channel gives you an insight into life as a student.
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Education & Development
Staying Motivated and Positive
Strategies that help to maintain a positive well-being and mindset during what might be a challenging or stressful period.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Studying at university can throw different challenges your way. Balancing the demands of studying with your other commitments, family or employment responsibilities, can mean additional pressures. Try our immersive video-based resource where you can further explore the challenges and consider the student and evidence-informed strategies or ...
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Education & Development
Budgeting for University
Hanna from the Student Recruitment Team at Cardiff Met is joined by Student Money Advisor Abbie and student Georgina to share some top tips on budgeting for uni.
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Education & Development
Academic Skills - Effective note taking
A short guide to making effective notes in lectures.
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Education & Development
Writing critically and structuring your essay - Academic Study Skills
Techniques you can use to help your essays flow coherently and to make your arguments clearer and more persuasive.
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Education & Development
Advice for Parents & Guardians
Dr Nia Williams from Bangor University has some great advice for parents and guardians who are preparing to send their loved ones off to university for the first time.
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Money & Business
Managing my money for young adults
This free course, Managing my money for young adults, will help you start to think about managing your finances. You will learn how to budget effectively, and will be encouraged to start thinking about your financial future.
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Education & Development
Support for students with disabilities
Thinking of higher education but not sure what support is available for students with disabilities? All universities in Wales have teams to help you get the most out of your time in higher education.
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Education & Development
Money advice and support
Are you worried about what impact the cost of living might have when you’re at university? Help is at hand.