Manchester Metropolitan University: It Begins With You

Gracie, your Student Union Education Officer offers advise for starting at Manchester Met 

"Everyone is in the same boat as you. Everyone's scared. Everyone's wanting to make friends."

If you want to settle in and make the most of a new environment, listen to Chloe's advice for new students.

How can you make friends and feel confident at university? Check out this advice from Rebeca, a Filmmaking student at Manchester Met.

Worried you won't make friends for life? Kira and Anam are here to prove that meeting new people at university can change your life.

Isobel moved to Manchester from South Wales and felt nervous about meeting new people. If you're in the same boat, here's why Isobel says you don't need to worry.

How can you make the most of new opportunities and lean on the people around you? This group of new graduates have the answer!

Freya is a Peer Guide, a Manchester Met student here to provide advice and guidance during your time at university.

In her voice note, she shares her experience with feeling nervous, reaching out for help, and finding where you belong.

Irfan is a Peer Guide, a Manchester Met student here to provide advice and guidance during your time at university.

In his voice note, Irfan shares why it's okay to make mistakes and how to avoid putting too much pressure on yourself.

"There'll be plenty of ups and downs, but no matter what you do, get up and you'll get there."

Check out even more great advice from graduates (and good friends) Ameel and Jacob.

After completing her first year at Manchester Met, Aimee shares her advice for coming out of your shell and the moment she knew she wanted a career in Marketing.