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You've got your A-level results and your university place has been confirmed.
But while you may be excited about exploring a new city, meeting new friends and studying a subject you love - you might also be a bit anxious about what comes next.
With a record number of 18-year-olds expected to start university this year, BBC News asked current students what advice they'd give to freshers feeling uncertain about the big changes ahead.
Roehampton is offering esports scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students who show that they can balance academic progress and video-gaming excellence.
Scholars are expected to compete in weekly university tournaments as well as representing the university at in-person events.
Roehampton requires minimum rankings in major games for the scholarship...
From space-saving storage to an affordable toastie maker, here’s how to set yourself up in halls without blowing the budget
We’re here to help. Because student debt is big enough without spending on stuff you don’t need, we quizzed veterans (well, second- and third-year students) on what is and isn’t worth packing. We’ve also rounded up some of our best budget buys – from mattress toppers to toastie makers...
At university, you will most likely have the most independence you will ever have in your academic life. This is great; however, you will need to manage your own time carefully. Use tools like planners and timetables to create a routine that works for you.
With the rise of AI and its ever increasing accessibility, it can get easy to defer to it for any roadblock you may have. However, this can make your future understanding worse and lower your overall confidence. AI is powerful when used right, but can easily become a bad habit.
It's a given that in today's society that most students will have a part time job. Before applying randomly check your university's job seeking resources as many offer support in getting part time work in your field which looks way better on your CV than any old job.
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