Are you worried about the challenges of university study? What is higher education study
actually like?

In this episode we get to grips with academic life at university. We hear about real student
experiences, new ways of studying, managing time, the challenges of assignments and
exams - and above all, the help and support that’s there when it’s needed.

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Are you worried about the cost of going to university? Does it seem like an impossible
dream? Will it actually be worth it in the long term - especially as all everyone seems to talk
about these days is student debt?

In this episode we tackle money head on. We discuss budgeting, managing your finances
and living independently, as well as Student Finance and practical ways to juggle a job and
your studies.

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University life is a whirlwind of new experiences - which is exciting but also daunting. Are
you worried about meeting new people or where you will be living?

In this episode we have an honest chat about the social aspects of university life - the
freshers experience, making friends, living away from home - or indeed, staying at home.
University life is not just about study – we share some tips and dispel some myths of the
student social experience.

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So, you’ve decided to go for it - but now it’s application time! How do you decide where and
what to study and choose the right course for you? And where should you start with your
Personal Statement?

In this episode we lead you through the application process, step by step, and share real-life
experiences of the application process, from UCAS Fairs to Open Days, to drawing up firm
choices and Clearing.

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Everyone talks about university being the main academic goal, one that will ultimately lead to
a far better career and life opportunities - but does it feel like the right option for you? Does it
feel too scary, daunting, overwhelming, hard, expensive - and would it be worth all the stress
and work anyway?

There’s so much to consider about whether university life is right for you these days. In this
first episode we discuss the range of issues that might help you make that initial decision,
covering lots of different experiences. And if you think uni could be right for you, we look at
how to go about choosing the university and course that suits you, and a whole lot of other
things!

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Are you wondering if university is right for you? Listen to university students currently studying across Wales as they share their experiences.

We’ll discuss what uni life is all about, including the application process, managing money, academic study, and adapting to student life.

This series is a part of University Ready, a collection of free resources supporting learners getting started with higher education.

You can find out more at openlearn.com/university-ready. We also have a Welsh language series called Sgwrsio am Brifysgol wherever you get your podcasts.