Getting ready

 

Getting ready for university can be an incredibly exciting but stressful time. Knowing what to pack, what to register for and what to expect when you get here can seem a bit overwhelming, and is the cause of anxiety for many soon to be students. Here is some useful information about how to get yourself ready to join us at The University of Manchester. 

 

10 reasons to be excited!

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Written by University of Manchester students!

1. Take a day trip to Manchester and get to know your new home. You could come with your friends, your partner or your parents. Getting a sense of the place you're moving to is guaranteed to make you feel less nervous.

2. Make a plan of what you're going to do the first few days after you arrive. This doesn't have to be set in stone as your plans may change, but having things to look forward to may calm your nerves.

3. If it feels like alot needs doing before you go, take time to sit down and strategically evaluate your situation, research what needs doing and plan your priorities.

4. Learn the skills for living away from home - get someone who's experienced in living independently to show you how to cook a meal and use various kitchen appliances (or maybe even do a wash!).

5. Talk to current (or graduated) university students about their experiences of university - their stories will definitely make you feel more at ease.

6. Use your nerves for good. When you're nervous, that anxious energy can manifest in various unhealthy ways. Instead, throw your energy into something constructive like scouring the internet for room decorations or researching into your course. Let yourself get excited.

7. 'Meet' people online - through various University of Manchester facebook groups. You can ask and answer questions, and through reading other posts you'll realise that other people are just as nervous as you are.

8. Remember all new beginnings are difficult. The first semester may be bumpy but this is nothing to worry about. Give it time to feel right. Try not to panic too much. And remember - you go to university to get an education, not just from books but also from friends, life experiences and even mistakes.

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