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So, it\u2019s come to that time: you\u2019ve finally got to decide what you\u2019re going to do with your future and you\u2019ve decided university<\/a> is the path for you. Deciding on where to go definitely isn\u2019t easy, but here\u2019s hoping my top 10 tips will help you with what to look for in a university.<\/p>\n

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The course<\/h2>\n

Always study something you\u2019re genuinely interested in and that you will enjoy: it\u2019s not about what your parents want, what your friends are doing or what you think you will benefit from most, it\u2019s about how much you enjoy the course. Simply put: the more you enjoy your course the more effort you put in and the more passionate you are about your subject, which reflects well with employers no matter what you studied.<\/p>\n

The location (geographical)<\/h2>\n

Maybe a journey involving two helicopters, five hours by train and a half hour mountain trek isn\u2019t ideal. You also need to think about how far away from home you\u2019re comfortable being, and how practical it is to move all of your belongings in and out of your room at the end of each year (or even term).<\/p>\n

The campus<\/h2>\n

If, like me, you\u2019re from the countryside and spend your days back home surrounded by more sheep than people, big cities like London may terrify you. You may want a campus University or one spread out over a city: think about it and explore the options.<\/p>\n

The entry requirements<\/h2>\n

Always be realistic: are you capable of achieving those grades? Always choose at least one course to aim high for, but don\u2019t be upset if you don\u2019t get in.<\/p>\n

The ranking<\/h2>\n

The University\u2019s overall ranking and the ranking for your course are important: employers will look at the rankings to effectively see how impressive it is that you managed to get a place on that particular course at your particular University. Of course, not everyone will get in to a Top 10 University, but the higher you can go the better.<\/p>\n

The open days<\/h2>\n

I always like a University that makes an effort for open days. It shows that they care about encouraging you to choose them. You can assume that if they\u2019re making an effort for potential students, they\u2019ll make an effort for current students as well.<\/p>\n

The facilities<\/h2>\n

Everyone has extra-curricular interests and every University has the facilities to cater for them. Although, not all of them will cater for you. Say you\u2019re really into sport: it\u2019s not too useful if the sports department consists of a basement gym and a field on the other side of the town.<\/p>\n

Employability support<\/h2>\n

It seems too far away to think about, but some day you will graduate and you will need a job. Throughout your time at university you\u2019ll might want to do work experience and internship. Check that the University will be able to help you along with this.<\/p>\n

The local area<\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t spend all of your time on the campus. Make sure there are things you like to do available in the town. And after your first year you\u2019ll probably be living in a private house. Think ahead: will you enjoy living here?<\/p>\n

The accommodation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Go on tours of the University accommodation and try to imagine living there. It helps to look around the halls you\u2019ll want to live. AND the ones at the very bottom of your preferences, just because you might end up there.<\/p>\n

Good luck with your UCAS applications!<\/p>\n

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Written by Ruth H.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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