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Preparing for university

A new year at uni can be exciting, but it might also be daunting. Get tips and advice to help with your concerns.

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Worried about returning to university

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If you’re concerned about returning to university after a challenging year, this article can help you think through some of those worries.

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Am I going to be good enough for the next academic level?

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As a result of coronavirus, you may have experienced disruption to your education. In these circumstances, it’s natural that you might feel underprepared for the next stage of study.

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Thinking about the uncertainty of the academic year during the pandemic

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When confronted by high levels of uncertainty about the next academic year, it can be easy to fall into one of a number of thinking behaviours.

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Taking a structured approach to making friends

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If you’re a new student, you might be worried about the impact of coronavirus on your ability to make friends.

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Building a network during coronavirus

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Having a wide social network can help you to thrive while you are at university. This doesn’t mean you have to find dozens of close friends, but it may help to have a range of people to connect with in different ways.

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Maintaining old networks

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While you might be focused on finding new friends at university, your old social networks can be just as important and helpful.

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Will being a student be less fun this year?

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We cannot say that your student social life is going to look exactly as you had imagined it or how it was before - but this does not mean that you cannot have fun as a student this year.