University is an exciting time in your life – a new city, new friends and new responsibilities. It’s a huge change in a short space of time and for a lot of students it’s the first time living away from home. All of this means it can often feel difficult to settle in to your new surroundings. Homesickness or nerves about getting to grips with University life is something a lot of students go through – so you aren’t alone. Whether you’re from the UK or beyond, there are plenty of things you can do to feel right at home in Manchester.
Manchester is an exciting and vibrant city, and we hope that when you arrive in Manchester that you are able to enjoy some of the amazing things that this city has to offer. You might not be able to do all of the things on this Great thinks to do in Manchester list straight away, but hopefully over time you will be able to make the most of this wonderful place.
Student Support Wheel:
Accessing the right support for you.
A-Z:
Have any questions? Here's a complete A-Z of all the University's support services to help you find the answers you need.
Res Life:
For any questions or issues you may have relating to Halls of Residence, your ResLife team are there to help.
Students Union:
The Student's Union has over 400 societies open to all students. Joining a society is a great way to meet new people and settle in to university.
International Society:
The International Society is open to all and offers regular trips around the UK. Plus, it's a great way to make friends from all over the world.
Volunteering:
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to get to know your local community and offer help to those in need.
Peer Support:
Peer Support schemes are designed to help you settle in to all aspects of university life, not just academics.
We recognise that some student groups will need specific support during their time at university. On this page you'll find tailored information for various student groups such as B.A.M.E., PGR, LGBTQ+, Commuter, Care Experienced and more.
We hope you have found the information on this page useful to help support the transition to university life. If you have any further questions or need more advice, please take a look at our information for parents, relative, friends and guardians.
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The University of Manchester
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Manchester
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