This article focuses on the importance of healthy habits for wellbeing. The article provides useful tips and information regarding physical wellbeing, diet, responsible alcohol use, exercise and sleep.
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2 Studying remotely in times of social distancing
The article provides practical assistance with studying during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown. It covers mental health and well-being considerations as well as guidance in navigating university systems, services and people you can liaise with. We also offer guidance on prioritising your work, taking into account a healthy work-life balance.
Full article3 What is university really like?
It’s hard to know what university is like until you get there, and all universities are different. In some ways it’s easier to describe what university isn’t! Well, everyone says that it is not like school or college, or work, or home. So, what IS university really like? We aim to give you a realistic view, based on things students told us they wish they had known.
Full article4 Funding including Disabled Students’ Allowance
An overview of the funding and funded support available to you throughout your studies. Advice about how and when to apply for this support.
Full article5 Choosing a course and university
This article will help you decide what to study, and at which university. We provide practical tips on how to compare universities, how to prepare for open days and who to talk to at these events.
Full article6 Applying to university
Find out more about applying to university generally, and about our university’s admission process.
Full article7 Choosing your accommodation
This article introduces typical accommodation options available and provides some tips for making the right choice for you.
Full article8 Telling the university about your autism
Telling people about your autism at university is also known as ‘disclosure’ or ‘declaring a disability’. More information about what this means and why it might be important to you is available in this article.
Full article9 A tutor’s advice on how to prepare for exams
This section looks at how to prepare for exams. This includes information about what to expect and practical tips to help you perform well.
Full article10 Talking about your autism
This article introduces the advantages of being open about your autism, and give some practical tips on how to do this.
Full article11 Meeting people at university
Many students find meeting new people and making friends amongst the most exciting but also most difficult aspects of starting university. This activity should help you to get started.
Full article12 What are lectures really like?
Lectures at university can be quite different from lessons at school and college, particularly when you are taught in a big group. This activity will help you to make the most out of lectures.
Full article13 What is group work really like?
Working in a group with other students is part of university study. Many students worry about it, and some have real problems with it. This activity looks at the main issues people have with group work and gives you some practical tips for your own study.
Full article14 What are seminars really like?
Seminars provide an opportunity to explore topics by discussion, and to identify and resolve any questions that may arise after lectures. This section will look at how to prepare for a seminar, and what to expect from one.
Full article15 What are computer lab sessions really like?
On technical courses such as Computing, Computer Forensics, Games Design or Creative Technology you will spend a lot of tutorial time in a computer lab. Whilst you’ll often focus on what you’re coding or designing, you may also take part in discussions and group tasks, like in a traditional seminar. Read this article to learn more about the nature of lab sessions.
Full article16 Managing conflict
Different people have different expectations and styles of working or living together. Sometimes that can lead to conflict. This article will help you recognise causes of conflict and proposes strategies to resolve it.
Full article17 What are assessments, and how do you survive them?
This section will look at different forms of assessment. It will give you some practical ideas on how to prepare for them, and how to get the most out of them.
Full article18 How to reduce anxiety and stress
It is normal to feel anxious when starting something new, like a university course. All students can feel stress at difficult times of the year, such as during exam periods or when there is a lot happening in their lives. It can sometimes be hard to relax. This article is about helping you to manage these feelings and includes tips from other autistic students.
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