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.
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2 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 article3 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 article4 Applying to university
Find out more about applying to University generally, and about our universities’ admission processes.
Full article5 Funding, including Disabled Students’ Allowance
An overview of the funding and funded support available to you in your studies. Advice about how and when to apply for this support.
Full article6 What is the Study Needs Assessment?
The Study Needs Assessment is an important part of the process of claiming Disabled Students’ Allowance and getting support at university. This article will explain what it is, how it works and how to prepare for your appointment.
Full article7 Arranging reasonable adjustments
The Equality Act 2010 says that universities must take reasonable steps to make sure disabled students can get the most out of their studies. These steps are called ‘reasonable adjustments’. Find out more here.
Full article8 Choosing your accommodation
This article introduces typical accommodation options available and provides some tips for making the right choice for you.
Full article9 Telling people at university about your autism
This article is around the issues of telling people about your autism at university – also known as ‘disclosure’ or ‘declaring a disability’.
Full article10 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. In this article, students with autism share their experiences and tips.
Full article11 Talking about your autism
By talking about your autism and advocating for yourself, you make an important step towards feeling comfortable with others. This article introduces the advantages of being open about your autism, and gives some practical tips.
Full article12 How to reduce anxiety and stress
It is normal to feel anxious when starting something new, like a university course, and everyone feels stress at difficult times of the year like exam periods or when there is a lot happening in their lives. It can sometimes be hard to relax. This activity is about helping you to manage these feelings and includes tips from other autistic students.
Full article13 Healthy living
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.
Full article14 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.
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